Presentation
This 1995 Mercedes SL500 R129 of American origin has 145,000 miles, or about 233,500 km, justified by a Carfax report. The seller indicates that the car is in good general condition and has had recent expenses. The car is registered in the Netherlands.

On the outside, the car is in very good condition. The paint in its red color has only a few visible defects in the gallery. The exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as are the headlights. The soft top is in good condition but there is a small fold on the canvas. Some soft top cylinders have been replaced. A hard top is provided. The seller indicates that this Mercedes is rust free. He also indicates that the car is fully original on the outside.

The interior is in good and original condition. The leather upholstery shows no tears or holes but does show signs of wear. The front seat has a tear (see gallery). The steering wheel and dashboard are in good condition. The on-board instrumentation and electrical equipment are functioning normally. This SL is equipped with power seats with memory, Becker radio and Mercedes phone.

The 5.0-liter V8 produced 322 hp (US version) when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the automatic transmission. The engine is completely original. Recently, it has benefited from the following charges:
- Oil change, filters, spark plugs and battery
- New wiring of the engine computer (4.000 €)
- See invoices gallery

The car has its 4 original rims in very good condition with new Michelin tires. The car brakes normally. Shock absorbers and bearings are new.

The seller is a professional located in the Netherlands in Damwald and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its Dutch registration, documentation, booklets and tools.
The seller wanted to set a reserve price.
Note : The registration is the responsibility of the buyer in his country.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Tuesday 5 January 2021 00:00
Auction end date: Thursday January 14th 2021 21:15
Note: Any new bid placed in the last 2 minutes pushes back the counter of 2 additional minutes ("anti-sniping").
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