1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL with hardtopNo reserveCollection Guido Hommel - A lifetime dedicated to automobileGerman title Chassis no.

WDB1290661F047457
Engine no.

11996012026482- Bought new by Guido Hommel
- 149,816km from new
- Valuation report from 2024
- No reserve
 
When it went on sale in 1989, the top model in Mercedes’ R129 range was the 500 SL, which boasted a powerful 326bhp V8 and a wealth of equipment focused on the driving experience, but also – and above all – on safety.
This example was bought new by Guido Hommel, who registered it on 8 November 1991.

He chose an elegant shade of ‘blue black metallic’ (code 199) for the upper body panels, with a lighter grey for the lower panels, echoing the colour of the leather interior.

Its ‘Datenkarte’ confirms that the engine is the original unit and sets out the long list of options fitted: electric heated front seats, illuminated vanity mirror, wind deflector, Becker Mexico 2000 radio with aerial, air-conditioning, heat-absorbin...