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1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SL – $59,900

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The R107 series sports was the longest running Mercedes-Benz model ever, gaining a tremendous following. They were a favourite with Hollywood stars and enthusiasts around the world.

Several engines were offered throughout the model’s life span, not all offered in every country. The largest engines being the 5-litre in the 500SL and the 5.6-litre in the 560SL. The 560 was only available in the USA, Japan and Australia. Throughout Europe the 500SL was the top of the range SL. The 500 engine was the most powerful offered in the R107 series.

This fine example was delivered new in Germany for a UK owner, in right hand drive configuration. The car was fitted with the desirable option of the rear seat (with seatbelts). It’s finished in Smoke Silver with Brazil interior. His brother having owned the car for a period, the current owner bought the 500SL in 2001 and cherished it ever since.

The car was thoroughly well looked after with stamped service booklet and many invoices are in the car’s history file. This included having the car repainted in its original colour – at a cost of over £11,000 – and it presents beautifully today as you can see in the accompanying photographs.

The 500SL was imported to Australia in 2022 when its owner emigrated.

Being a late model, with all the update features. The car presents beautifully inside and out. It is very evident that this is a car which has always been cherished. The odometer shows 128,000 miles, verifiable by service records with the car.

The 500SL starts readily and drives very nicely, the powerful V8 renowned for easy performance. This car feels tight and its good maintenance record shows on the road. Any buyer will be impressed.

Please request a more detailed description by email from paul@classicrally.com.au

Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete. Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided. Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase

1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL – $17,500

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The R129 series of Mercedes-Benz SL brought with it modern technology and items such as a power roof (for the first time) and a pop-up roll-over bar. The top model at launch was the 500SL with its quad-cam, fuel-injected, 5-litre V8 engine.

This car was delivered new by Diesel Motors at a cost of over $256,000 – a staggering amount at that time.

In 2013 it was purchased by an enthusiast who kept it until he passed away in 2025. Ownership of the car passed to his cousin, also a car enthusiast, however he has too many cars and has decided to move the 500SL on.

A brand new soft top with roof lining is included, not yet installed.

A few items need attention. One of the roof’s hydraulic rams leaks. The ram was checked, refilled and the roof operated as it should, however fluid has since leaked out again. The driver’s door pocket lid has come adrift and the front bumper has been scraped on one corner. The height adjustment for the front suspension is not working.

The car has recorded 158,000km. It drives very nicely, with good power from the engine and nice smooth gearchanges.

The hardtop is with the car, as is the correct Becker Mexico sound system.

The bodywork is straight and dent-free.

The owner understands that the car requires some attention and thus has priced it taking the items requiring attention into account.

This gives a buyer the opportunity to get a desirable Australian-delivered 500SL, which drives very nicely, at a very accessible price point.

Request more details and photos by email from paul@classicrally.com.au

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Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete.

Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided.

Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.