This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic (172) over Gray Leather (278) and is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. This R129 was sold new out of Oklahoma and shows subsequent registration in Missouri, Washington, and then Georgia. Equipment includes a body-color removable hardtop, a hydraulic-folding black soft top, power-adjustable seats with memory, power operated roll bar, headlight wipers, cruise control, and automatic climate control. Recent maintenance items addressed include new battery, A/C service, spark plug wires, coolant flush, timing chains, head gaskets, timing cover gasket, oil pan gasket, timing chain tensioner/guides, water pump, and valve cover gaskets. This R129 500SL now shows just under 96k miles and is offered on behalf of the seller in Marietta, Georgia with service records, a Carfax report, and a clean Georgia title. 

The exterior is finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic (172) and features a matching removable hardtop, an electric-folding black convertible soft top, headlight wipers, fog lights, fender vents, and a power antenna. The paint matched hardtop exhibits no headliner sag. The top hydraulics are inoperative and will need servicing by the next owner. The driver door shows some clear coat issues and the seller has added paint meter readings in the gallery. Detailed pictures are provided in the gallery showing every panel and body gap in detail. There is a small ding on the top of the hard top on the front passenger corner. The seller states there is some concrete that was kicked up and has hardened on the lower body cladding shown in both the video and gallery. 

18” ATS GT3 Style Two-Piece wheels are painted gray with a polished lip and are mounted with Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus tires measuring 235/40 front and 275/35 rear with 2021 date codes. The car is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and automatic slip control (ASR). Brake fluid was last done in 2022 at 90k miles along with a power steering pump. Currently a power steering line has a leak. The provided driving video shows the suspension is tight and the alignment is straight. 

The cabin features power-adjustable seats with memory upholstered in Gray leather (278) along with matching floor mats, carpets, and door panels. The upper dash is finished in black soft-touch plastic along with a black leather steering wheel. The center console and door cards are accented with burl wood trim that show in good condition with a light crack across the ashtray cover. Equipment includes power windows, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a Continental retro Bluetooth headunit.  The air conditioning has been converted to R134 and operates as designed with a recent service in 2024 at 95k miles.

The black leather wrapped steering wheel frames instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and a digital thermometer along with auxiliary gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, instant economy, and coolant temperature. The six-digit odometer shows just under 96k miles.

The 5.0-liter M119 V8 was factory rated at 322 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Early R129s were fueled using Bosch CIS fuel injection which was carried over from the M117 and are widely regarded as the fastest year of the R129 produced. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed 722.3 automatic transmission. Maintenance performed during the owner’s 5-year tenure is as follows: 

• Regular oil services
• Spark plugs
• Spark plug wires
• Radiator cap
• Transmission fluid service
• Engine mounts
• Drive belt tensioner
• Transmission cooler lines
• Belt pulleys
• Serpentine belt
• Coolant flush
• Coolant bypass hose
• Head gaskets
• Timing cover seal
• Front crank shaft seat
• Intake manifold gaskets
• Oil pan gasket
• Thermosat
• Timing chain
• Timing chain guides
• Timing chain tensioner
• Valve covers
• Water pump and gasket
• Battery

Detailed engine bay and underside pictures are included along with an underside walkaround/inspection by the seller.  

The Carfax report indicates two accidents early in its life – one in 1997 and another in 1998. This R129 500SL now shows just under 96k miles and is offered on behalf of the seller in Marietta, Georgia with service records, a Carfax report, and a clean Georgia title.