Mercedes-Benz - SL500 - 1990
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Selected by Arjan Rietveld
Thirty years' experience with classic cars, specialising in Italian cars and Porsche.
Estimate € 15,000 - € 17,000
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This 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 has a 5.0-litre V8 engine and automatic transmission.
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Description from the seller
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Equipped with the iconic naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine
• Includes both a power-operated soft top and a matching body-color hardtop
• Extensive preventive maintenance and mechanical overhauls carried out by a Mercedes specialist
• Includes the original wind deflector with cover
HISTORY & OVERVIEW:
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class of the R129 generation was introduced in 1989 and is regarded as one of the most iconic roadsters in the history of the brand, designed under the direction of Bruno Sacco. This particular example is a 1990 SL 500, powered by the formidable 5.0-liter V8 engine. The car is in very well-kept condition and has received extensive preventive maintenance from an authorized Mercedes specialist in recent years.
EXTERIOR:
The bodywork and paint are in very neat, well-kept condition. The car comes with a body-color hardtop and an original wind deflector with protective cover. The hydraulic convertible-top system has been completely overhauled, fitted with fresh oil and a new top control module. A new windshield with a green-tinted sun strip, new headlight wipers, a new power antenna and a new windshield wiper have also been installed.
INTERIOR:
The interior is in very neat condition and is trimmed in black leather. The dashboard and all controls are in original, well-kept condition; all gauges and lights work as they should. Options include electrically adjustable seats with memory function and an automatic roll bar. The interior has been fitted with a new blower motor and a new light switch.
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL:
Powered by the 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. The car has undergone a thorough mechanical overhaul in recent years. Work carried out includes: major servicing of the engine and fuel injection system, including 8 new fuel injectors; a partial overhaul of the automatic transmission (including new gaskets, seals and fresh oil); new distributor caps (Bosch), rotors, spark plug wires, spark plugs, oxygen sensor, camshaft sensor, engine hood insulation and serpentine belt; and an overhauled idle speed control unit (Leerlaufregler). The ADS suspension system has been fully serviced with fresh oil, a new ADS module and an overhauled valve block. The air conditioning has been recharged and blows ice cold. The battery has also been replaced.
DOCUMENTS:
The car comes with Dutch registration documents, inspection reports, invoices, and the owner's manual and service booklet.
The vehicle can be viewed and test-driven in Bruinisse, Netherlands. Bids exclude transport and export costs unless otherwise stated. Arranging transport, transfer of ownership and any export documents/COC costs is the buyer's responsibility.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Equipped with the iconic naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine
• Includes both a power-operated soft top and a matching body-color hardtop
• Extensive preventive maintenance and mechanical overhauls carried out by a Mercedes specialist
• Includes the original wind deflector with cover
HISTORY & OVERVIEW:
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class of the R129 generation was introduced in 1989 and is regarded as one of the most iconic roadsters in the history of the brand, designed under the direction of Bruno Sacco. This particular example is a 1990 SL 500, powered by the formidable 5.0-liter V8 engine. The car is in very well-kept condition and has received extensive preventive maintenance from an authorized Mercedes specialist in recent years.
EXTERIOR:
The bodywork and paint are in very neat, well-kept condition. The car comes with a body-color hardtop and an original wind deflector with protective cover. The hydraulic convertible-top system has been completely overhauled, fitted with fresh oil and a new top control module. A new windshield with a green-tinted sun strip, new headlight wipers, a new power antenna and a new windshield wiper have also been installed.
INTERIOR:
The interior is in very neat condition and is trimmed in black leather. The dashboard and all controls are in original, well-kept condition; all gauges and lights work as they should. Options include electrically adjustable seats with memory function and an automatic roll bar. The interior has been fitted with a new blower motor and a new light switch.
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL:
Powered by the 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. The car has undergone a thorough mechanical overhaul in recent years. Work carried out includes: major servicing of the engine and fuel injection system, including 8 new fuel injectors; a partial overhaul of the automatic transmission (including new gaskets, seals and fresh oil); new distributor caps (Bosch), rotors, spark plug wires, spark plugs, oxygen sensor, camshaft sensor, engine hood insulation and serpentine belt; and an overhauled idle speed control unit (Leerlaufregler). The ADS suspension system has been fully serviced with fresh oil, a new ADS module and an overhauled valve block. The air conditioning has been recharged and blows ice cold. The battery has also been replaced.
DOCUMENTS:
The car comes with Dutch registration documents, inspection reports, invoices, and the owner's manual and service booklet.
The vehicle can be viewed and test-driven in Bruinisse, Netherlands. Bids exclude transport and export costs unless otherwise stated. Arranging transport, transfer of ownership and any export documents/COC costs is the buyer's responsibility.
Details
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model type
SL500
Year
1990
Located in
Netherlands
Mileage reading
316495 km
Registration papers
with Dutch registration
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Grey
Horse power
326
Cubic capacity
4957
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
Yes
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
November 28, 2026
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
Yes
Certificate available
Yes
Condition (Exterior)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts
Condition (Frame and Underbody)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
