The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL roadsters were introduced in 1989 to replace the R107. This two seat roadster came with an automated collapsible “textile roof” with a color matching shell like tonneau roof. Also standard was a detachable hard top.

The SL500 was powered by the M119 5.0 liter DOHC V-8 that produced 322 hp. One of the most extraordinary features of this car is automatic roll over bar. A major concern with open or convertible top cars is the danger of roll over. T-tops, roll bars or sitting head level with the doors were ways to address the problem. MB devised a sensor that would determine in milliseconds that the car was about to roll over. Having sensed a rollover, in 0.3 seconds a roll bar was deployed. When the crisis passed, the bar could easily be retracted.

The SL500 we are offering is painted Champagne. The interior is beige with leather bucket seats. The mileage is 97,800.

-5 liter V-8 322 hp

- Soft and hard tops

- Never driven in the winter

ESTIMATE: $10,000 - $17,000