1992 Mercedes 300sl - 50k Orig. Miles, Mechanically Strong, Gorgeous Original Sl on 2040-cars

Offered for sale following long term ownership by a prominent Mercedes collector is a 50k original mile 1992 Mercedes Benz 300SL, finished in its factory original Signal Red over its original saddle leather hides. An incredibly well preserved original car, this 300SL left Stuttgart in September 1991, equipped with the more powerful 24-valve straight six and optioned with both a power hardtop and power soft top. Few more advanced or well appointed cars could be bought when the original owner drove off the lot: automatic climate control, 10-way power and heated seats with 3 memory settings, passenger side SRS airbag and automatic pop-up roll bar system were all standard fare.

Having traveled just 50,000 miles since new, this fantastic original example is truly a head-turner that still looks fantastically sporty and luxurious despite being 22 years old. The exterior is near perfect, the body straight with excellent panel fits and gaps and no dings and certainly no accidents. The finish is fantastic, marred only by the most minimal of imperfections, none of which were significant enough to appear in any of the pictures. The same is true of the interior, the rich original leather seats showing only the most insignificant wear, and the carpets, interior panels and dash all flawless. 

Both power soft and power hard top systems have recently been overhauled at a cost of over $3,500. Both tops are in excellent original condition. Mechanically the car is incredibly strong, indicative of the careful use it has received over its lifetime. The engine starts effortlessly, idles consistently and pulls strongly and smoothly through each of the gears. The compression is even and strong across all cylinders. The 3.0L Inline 6 Cylinder engine puts out plenty of power and has the added benefit of having the lowest average maintenance costs and the the best fuel economy of all of the R129 SLs. 

We want this car to go to great home and would be happy to further discuss it and answer any questions, so please feel free to email us or call us at 805-202-4557. You can also visit us online at GoodmanReed. 

Goodman Reed Motorcars 

We’ve always had an appreciation for classic European cars and over the years have created an eclectic personal collection. We only buy cars that we’d personally be interested in owning and generally only sell them to make room for other acquisitions. That time has come for this Mercedes (if the price is right, of course – this isn’t a fire sale). We try to give accurate descriptions of the cars we’re selling, but we’re enthusiasts, not experts, and we encourage and are happy to help facilitate personal or professional inspections. But please do so before bidding, as the alternative harms our ability to make sales to other interested parties who have done their proper due diligence before bidding.

For U.S. buyers a 10% non-refundable deposit is required within 3 days of the auction’s end, the balance to be paid within 7 days of the auction’s end. Foreign buyers must pay in full within 7 business days of the auction’s end. Buyer is responsible for shipping, however we’d be more that happy to help with recommendations and arrangements. The car is listed locally and we reserve the right to end the auction at any time should it sell prior to auction’s end. Thanks for your interest.