1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R129)

The R129 generation SL 500 is a fantastic modern classic roadster, offering a healthy suite of comfort and convenience features alongside its increasingly sought-after chiselled ‘90s looks. Impressively solid construction and quality paired with dynamic performance the SL-class Mercedes-Benz is a mainstay in the car collecting world, and the R129 Generation is arguably the paragon for modern classic drop-top motoring.

We are delighted to be presenting this immaculate Polar White over Blue SL500. First registered with the plate OAA 837 and delivered to by Worrells Motors in Toorak Victoria this car was used sparingly and continually maintained by Worrells Mercedes for the first 7 years of its life.

A Sydney collector saw the car pop up on the market in 2005 and couldn’t resist its immaculate condition, low kilometers and colour combination. Not wanting to miss out he acquired and serviced it before placing it into his collection. With only enthusiast owners since then the SL has kept in as new appearance and kilometers below 50,000.

All tell-tale signs from the original paintwork, flawless correct alloy wheels, to the interior switchgear, soft carpets, original stereo and ageless timber veneer show how well this car has been kept. On top of this all the original manuals are also still kept within the leather Mercedes-Benz wallet.

As pretty as the day it was launched at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show this true ‘time warp’ example, this 1996 SL 500 would make a superb addition to any Mercedes-Benz enthusiast’s collection, as well as a stylish weekend cruiser or long-distance tourer.