A good example of the desirable 24-valve Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, finished in striking Almandine Red over a Red leather interior. This R129 roadster has been owned by the current keeper for the last 7 years and now shows 6 former keepers on record. The car presents as an appealing example of Mercedes-Benz’s well-engineered luxury convertible from the early 1990s.
The vehicle is accompanied by its original Maintenance Booklet which displays an impressive 21 service stamps along with one handwritten entry. These services were completed between 1991 at just 706 miles and 2020 at 113,449 miles, demonstrating consistent maintenance throughout its life. Notably, 15 of the recorded services were carried out by Mercedes-Benz main dealer Stirling of Worcester. The history file also includes MOT certificates along with the Owner’s Manual.
With 6 former keepers and current ownership spanning the last 7 years, this 300 SL comes with a reassuring history file that also includes MOT certificates along with the Owner’s Manual.
Produced between 1989 and 1993, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-24 (R129) is powered by the impressive 3.0-litre M104 24-valve straight-six engine, producing around 228 BHP and 272 Nm of torque. Widely regarded as one of the finest engines of its era, it delivers smooth yet eager performance with a top speed of approximately 149 mph. The R129 generation is known for its exceptional engineering and safety innovations, including an electronically operated pop-up roll bar and power-operated soft top.
This Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-24 represents a chance to own a well-maintained example from the R129 series in a good overall condition and attractive colour combination.
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