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This 1994 Mercedes SL500 R129 from Switzerland has 179,500 km. The seller indicates that the car is in good general condition, that it has a valid Technical Control and that it has benefited from recent expenses. The registration document indicates 4 seats. It was owned from 2013 to 2018 by a professional car restorer, and then from 2018 by its current owner.

On the outside, the car is in good condition. The body was repainted in a matte black color a few years ago, it has only a few visible defects in the gallery. Originally, the car was dark blue. The exterior plastics and gaskets are in good condition, as are the headlights and the soft top. The seller indicates that this SL is free of corrosion. The wind skip and hard top will be provided for sale.

The interior is in good condition. The leather upholstery has no tears or holes but shows signs of use. The steering wheel and the dashboard are in good condition. On the driver's door, the plastic of the speaker is damaged. The on-board instrumentation and the electrical equipment are working normally. This SL has the following options:
- Heated seats
- Memory Seats
- Electric seats
- Leather seats
- Radio with RDS
- 6CD Charger
- BOSE sound system
- Remote locking with infrared remote control
- Headlight wiper washing device
- Green thermo-insulating glass, heated bezel, sun filter
- Automatic air conditioning
- Electric windows
- Electrically adjustable mirrors
- Saut de vent (wind chute)
- Hard top

The 5.0-liter V8 developed 326 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the automatic transmission. The engine is fully original. Recently, it benefited from the following charges at a Mercedes specialist:
- 3 engine mounts (2 silent blocks and engine mount box)
- Solenoid for automatic gearbox
- Crankcase seal and gearbox oil
- Radiator
- Coolant
- Oil filter replacement
- Elastomeric profile seal
- Oil pan replacement

The car has its 4 original rims in good condition, with tires in good condition. The car brakes normally.

The seller is a professional located in France in Cagnes sur Mer (06) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration, some invoices and a favorable CT of less than 6 months.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information:
Dates
Auction opening date: Friday June 25, 2021 00:00
Auction end date: Sunday, July 4, 2021 21:00
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