1990 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 500SL 500 SL Convertible

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1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL — 22,645 Original Miles

Some cars are simply old.

Others are preserved.

This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL belongs firmly in the second category.

With only 22,645 original miles, this exceptionally preserved R129 has remained in the same family since new. It was originally purchased by the current owner’s aunt and was acquired from her family in 2018. Since then, the current owner has added fewer than 1,000 miles.

The car has been carefully stored as part of a private collection and has never been driven in rain or snow. It remains exceptionally original, with no known defects. The paint, interior, trim and mechanical condition reflect the careful treatment this Mercedes has received throughout its life.

The car has reportedly been serviced by Mercedes-Benz annually. The convertible-top hydraulics were renewed in 2018, and both the power-operated soft top and removable factory hardtop are included.

Included with the car:

• Original window sticker
• Original owner’s manuals and booklets
• Original factory documentation
• Original keys
• Removable factory hardtop
• Factory hardtop storage stand
• Hardtop protective cover
• Factory wind deflector
• Additional wind deflector in its Mercedes-Benz box
• Additional headliner in its Mercedes-Benz box
• Original accessories and accompanying items

Everything presents and operates as it should. The car drives, feels and looks remarkably close to the Mercedes-Benz flagship that left the showroom in 1990.

The R129 is widely regarded as one of the finest roadsters Mercedes-Benz ever produced—engineered during an era when durability, safety and build quality took priority over production cost. Finding an early 500 SL with this combination of mileage, originality, documentation and same-family history is becoming increasingly difficult.

This is not the least-expensive 500 SL on the market, nor is it intended to be. It is an exceptional example for a discerning buyer seeking:

• Just 22,645 original miles
• Same-family ownership since new
• Exceptional original condition
• Annual Mercedes-Benz servicing
• Renewed convertible-top hydraulics
• Both factory tops
• Original documentation and accessories
• No known defects
• Careful private-collection storage

The owner had not intended to sell the car, but additional vehicles have made garage space increasingly limited. The sale is motivated by space and not by any issues with the car.

This 500 SL belongs in a serious collection, yet it remains ready to be enjoyed on a Sunday morning with the soft top lowered, or as an elegant grand tourer with the factory hardtop installed.

Price: $34,900

Serious inquiries are welcome. Additional photographs, videos and documentation are available. Call 718-510-3692 for further information or to arrange an in-person inspection.

Buy with confidence: this is the kind of Mercedes-Benz that its next owner will remember for life.

Image disclosure:Image backgrounds were generated using AI. The vehicle itself has not been altered; its appearance remains faithful to the actual car.