This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025 on Saturday the 22nd of March - Sunday the 23rd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. In production for 13 years, the R129 SL probably did more than any other to create the 'hewn-from-solid' reputation that Mercedes then enjoyed UK-supplied and registered in 1993, this 500 SL has been owned by our vendor since 2002 with just one previous keeper Finished in Almandine Red with a matching hardtop and an Oatmeal leather interior Powered by the M119 5-litre, 32-valve V8 generating 322bhp and mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox Fitted with a new radio but the original will accompany the car with its multi-disc player Maintained by Mercedes-trained mechanics (Coverdale of Newton Abbott ) since 2002 Supplied with its original hardtop, book pack with handbook and stamped service record