History
This is a highly sought after high compression factory optioned Non-KAT version of very early production (1989 ) Mercedes Benz R129 500SL with full genuine Pre Merger AMG aero & performance upgrade. It has Euro spec factory 10:1 high compression engine and optioned with non-kat which is available only for a short period of launching model before strict Euro emission control kicks-in in 1990. This car was hand picked and sold by The Classic Throttle Shop back in their early days supplied with full documented owner history , records of all paperworks and MOT inspection slips .The documented first owner is a very prominent Emirati multi billionaire living at in UK and is with his ownership for many years before it was hand picked and imported to Western Australia by The Classic Throttle Shop.It has factory LSD, Non-Kat optioned exhaust system with factory 10:1 compression ratio M119 engine producing 332HP with a very noticeable powerful exhaust node. It has full genuine pre-merger HWA AMG aero and performance upgrade .It’s always been garaged with genuine low mileage , accident free and it's in immaculate condition .On club plate so only driven on car club events or special occasions.
Modifications
Genuine Pre-Merger AMG full aerodynamic upgrade ( Genuine HWA front bumper,side skirt rear bumper and 3 piece AMG 3piece Heckspoiler (ducktail ), Pre merger AMG steering wheel ,Pre merger oval shape exhaust , AMG aero3 17" 3pcs alloy wheels 8.5” & 10”.
Full period correct late 80's top end Alpine sound system setup with Alpine amplifier system of that era.