Motors Corner is pleased to present this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R129 for sale. Delivered new in 1990 by Beverly Hills Ltd, this 500 SL boasts a documented history. It was imported to France, registered by Mercedes-Benz in 2017, and inspected in 2024. The car comes with a file of invoices totaling nearly €23,000, including a convertible top system overhaul in 2025. It has just received a complete polish.

Please note that the car comes with its stamped service booklet.

The main milestones in its history are as follows:
September 16, 1990 – Date of first registration (USA)
September 17, 1990 – First inspection – Mercedes Beverly Hills
November 12, 1990 – 800-1000 mile to 1 mile inspection – Mercedes Beverly Hills
January 29, 1992 – Lubricant service at 7,500 miles to 5,613 miles – Mercedes Beverly Hills
May 24, 1994 – 15,000 mile to 12,304 mile maintenance service – Mercedes Beverly Hills
June 7, 1995 – Lubricant service at 22,500 miles to 15,775 miles – Mercedes Beverly Hills
1995-2003 – Car in storage in the USA
August 27, 2003 – 30,000 mile to 31,440 mile maintenance service – European Motor Services Hollywood
December 29, 2017 – Maintenance service at 39,377 miles – Mercedes-Benz Les Ulis (preparation for MOT/roadworthiness test)
July 11, 2018 – Tune-up service at 39,425 miles – Mercedes-Benz Les Ulis
July 26, 2019 – Tune-up service at 39,524 miles – Mercedes-Benz Les Ulis
August 20, 2023 – Transfer of ownership at 39,665 miles (first owner is the mother of the second owner, the son)
February 12, 2024 – Passed roadworthiness test at 39,665 miles – Autovision
February 28, 2024 – Registration certificate (classified as a classic vehicle)
April 29, 2024 – Maintenance service at 39,782 miles – AM Motors
July 3, 2024 – Tune-up service at 40,606 miles – AM Motors
09/30/2024 – Tune-up service at 40,825 miles – Mercedes-Benz Genas
08/06/2025 – Maintenance service at 41,303 miles – VMS Competition (major service)
10/31/2025 – Maintenance service at 41,303 miles – VMS Competition (roof pistons)
11/01/2025 – Hardtop roof at 41,303 miles – LPDT upholstery

Mechanical condition:

Under the hood lies the legendary 5.0-liter M119 V8 engine producing 326 horsepower, emblematic of the 500 SL R129. The engine compartment is in excellent condition, true to its original configuration, with its period-correct Mercedes-Benz engine covers in perfect condition. All peripherals, hoses, and components are original and well-preserved. A major service was performed in August 2025, along with work on the roof pistons in October 2025. The automatic transmission ensures smooth gear changes, and overall performance is optimal, offering the driving pleasure typical of large Mercedes models of this era.

Technical Specifications:

Model: Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R129
Year: 01/1991
Body: 2-door Roadster
Engine: 5.0-liter V8 M119
Power: 326 hp
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior Color: Arctic White (code 147)
Interior: Anthracite Leather (code 271A)
Soft Top: Black Canvas + Hardtop
Taxable Horsepower: 29 hp
Mileage: 41,442 miles - 67,000 km
Registration: French Classic Car Registration

Price shown excludes registration and on-road costs.

Services provided by Motors Corner:
Financing available through our partner
Worldwide delivery available upon request
Insurance and storage solutions available
Detailed photo portfolio available upon request

MOTORS CORNER 39 bis Boulevard Stalingrad Impasse Miramar 06300 NICE Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm | Saturday: 10am – 6pm (except on days of automotive events)
Motors Corner is a complex dedicated to classic cars and prestige or unusual vehicles. Located in the Port of Nice, we offer a range of services for your classic car: purchase assistance, maintenance, mechanical work, aesthetics, auto electrics, scenic drives, and automotive events.