One of the finest Mercedes-Benz roadsters ever built.
The R129 500SL is widely regarded as one of Mercedes-Benz’s greatest engineering achievements. Combining timeless styling, exceptional build quality, and effortless V8 performance, these cars continue to gain recognition among collectors worldwide.
This is an exceptionally original and well-documented example.
Delivered new to Australia, the car features the distinctive integrated third brake light in the boot lid—a feature not offered on South African-delivered cars at the time. It underwent its pre-delivery inspection at Diesel Motors, Western Australia, before arriving in South Africa, where its first service was completed by Cargo Motors, Johannesburg.
With just 147,000km and a full service history, this introduction-model 500SL is powered by the legendary 5.0L V8 with KE-Jetronic fuel injection, producing 240kW—making it the most powerful version of the early 500SL.
Finished in the stunning 888 Teal Blue Metallic (Beryll) over Cream Beige leather (Code 265), the car retains its factory-correct contrasting satin-finish bumpers and lower body panels.
* 147,000km from new
* Full service history
* Original books and manuals
* Spare key
* Original toolkit
* Factory jack
* Original medical kit
* Unused spare wheel with original tyre and factory balance weights
* First service booklet and original speed control delivery tag
* Hardtop and soft top
* Roof operates perfectly
* Air conditioning and heater fully functional
* Rear storage lockers
* New battery
* New headlight lenses
* Genuine Mercedes-Benz rear exhaust system
Recent maintenance includes:
* Roof ECU professionally reconditioned
* All hydraulic roof valves overhauled with new seals
* New indicator/hazard relay
* Cylinder head welch plugs replaced—addressing a well-known R129 maintenance item
This is the sort of R129 collectors search for—highly original, meticulously maintained, beautifully documented, and ready to be enjoyed.
Located in Shere, Pretoria East for viewings per appointment only.
Contact Dehan La Grange on:
dehan@vintagecarssa.co.za |
082 386 7184 | 012 051 3054
