This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL was originally imported to Japan by Yanase and received a Brabus body kit and interior modifications before being brought to Canada in 2009. Finished in Arctic White (147) over Blue Leather (272), power is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission. Factory equipment includes a removable hardtop, a power-folding soft top w/rebuilt hydraulic cylinders, heated and power adjustable seats with memory, xenon headlights, automatic climate control and cruise control. Modifications include a Brabus front and rear bumper, Brabus badging, a Brabus engine cover, Brabus wheels, and a Pioneer head unit. Now showing 43k km (~26k miles), this 500SL is offered for sale by the current owner with the original manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report and a clean Canadian title in the seller’s name.

The exterior is finished in Arctic White (147) with a paint-matched removable hardtop and front grille along with a power-operated dark blue soft top. The seller reports that Brabus body work was fitted in Japan from Brabus importer EXE including a front and rear bumper as well as a trunk lid spoiler. Exterior features include power-operated door mirrors, xenon headlamps with wiper/washers, front fog lamps and an automatic antenna. The seller reports that all exterior plastics and rubbers are in good condition and show no signs of fading.

A set of 18” Brabus Monoblock V wheels have been fitted to the car and come wrapped in a set of Kumho Ecsta tires measuring 235/40 front and 265/35 rear with 2008 date codes. The wheels are fitted with Brabus double-B center caps and the brake calipers have been painted red.

The cabin is trimmed in Blue Leather (272) and features matching blue Yanase floor mats and Burl Walnut wood trim which lines the center console, dashboard and door panels. Brabus badging can be found on the center console which shows no signs of cracking or fading. Both seats are heated and power adjustable with three-position memory for both passenger and driver. Interior amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, a power rear view mirror, a passenger airbag, a Pioneer Carrozzeria radio and video player, and a trunk-mounted CD-changer. The seller notes that the AC blows cold.

The wood/leather steering wheel frames a later face-lifted cluster with white gauges and silver bezels. Instrumentation includes a 300km/h speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, oil pressure and coolant temperature. The digital odometer currently shows 43k kilometers, approximately 26k miles.  The seller states that the hydraulic top cylinders have been previously rebuilt and additional cylinder rebuild kits are included with the sale. 

This R129 is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 which produces 315 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. A Brabus engine cover has been fitted wearing ‘6.5-32’ lettering and an aftermarket exhaust can be seen at the rear. The seller reports that an engine oil and oil filter change along with an inspection was recently completed. This car has been verified to have the "non-biodegradable" wiring harness, as per the seller.  Underbody photos have been included by the seller in the photo gallery below.

The Carfax report shows this 500SL first being registered in Canada in 2009 at 13k kilometers. The car shows Alberta registration through from 2009 with the current owner purchasing the car in October 2022. This 500SL 6.5-32 tribute is now offered for sale by the current owner in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan with the original manufacturer’s literature, Brabus literature, the original remote key, a clean Carfax report and a clean Canadian title in the seller’s name.

Walk-around and top operation videos have been provided by the seller below.