offered for sale complete with the detachable hard top. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, delivering 240kW / 322bhp and 480Nm of torque to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. This very well-presented SL500 has covered a modest 79,137 kilometres from new. It was originally delivered to Japan and has since been exported to Australia. This example is finished in twin-tone Blauschwarz over Atlas Grey, with a co-ordinating detachable hard top. The cabin is trimmed in black leather, and features contrasting burr walnut inlays. It rides on a set of 16-inch eight-hole ‘Alamak’ alloy wheels, shod with Dunlop tyres. Factory-fitted equipment includes heated and electrically adjustable seats with three-position memory, cruise control, climate control, electrically folding wing mirrors, an electrically adjustable steering column, and a radio-cassette player with CD autochanger. As a 1995 model year example, this SL500 features a digital odometer and Bose sound system. Accompanying the car is the owner’s book pack, stereo remote, spare wheel, tool wrap, first aid kit, and warning triangle. The seller is not aware of any bodywork damage. The paintwork is in good overall condition, and the lower half of the car has recently been resprayed in its original shade of Atlas Grey to correct stone chips on the front bumper. There are minor imperfections towards the front edge of the bonnet, and some swirl marks can be seen on the top half of the car when viewed under direct sunlight. The boot has a noticeable swirl mark on the left side and will require paint correction to bring it up to standard. Moving inside, there is age-related creasing on the seats and light cracks on the wooden transmission tunnel and door card inlays. Otherwise, the cabin presents very well. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults; however the seller states that the hydraulic cylinders for the roof require refurbishment, but the hard and soft tops can be operated by hand. A full service was carried out by the owner at approximately 77,000 kilometres, and included replacing the engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, and spark plugs. The seller reports that regular maintenance has taken place, as per the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule. The R129-generation Mercedes-Benz SL is an accomplished grand tourer that boasts a choice of smooth and powerful engines, first-class build quality, and handsome Bruno Sacco-designed bodywork. This unmodified and low-mileage SL500 would make a fine addition to any marque enthusiast’s garage, and is ready to perform as a stylish and sophisticated long-distance cruiser or daily driver. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.