No affiliation. Neat looking car, Japan-spec, built by AMG Japan.
VIN = WDB1290661F042792
Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/a987L0El4BDEN1Kkp
Previous purchase info: https://www.benzworld.org/threads/my-91-92-amg-500-sl-6-0.1329937/
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VIN = WDB1290661F042792
Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/a987L0El4BDEN1Kkp
Previous purchase info: https://www.benzworld.org/threads/my-91-92-amg-500-sl-6-0.1329937/
NO RESERVE: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 6.0 AMG For Sale | The MB Market
Bid for your chance to own this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0L on The MB Market. The car was modified in period by AMG Japan and features an M119 V8 that was increased in displacement to 6.0 liters by AMG. This authentic AMG was recently serviced and is offered at No Reserve.
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NO RESERVE: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0L
Pre-Merger AMG R129 w/6.0L 4v M119, Recent Maintenance, Service Records, Rare Color Combination
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0 was reportedly modified in period by AMG Japan and features an M119 V8 that was increased in displacement to 6.0 liters by AMG. The car is finished in Almandine Red Metallic (512) over a Palomino Leather (274) interior. Additional AMG modifications include a full body kit, exhaust, 300kph gauge cluster, monochrome paint scheme, and OZ Racing Aero III wheels. Features include a black folding soft top, paint-matched hardtop, automatic climate control, Continental head unit with bluetooth, and the original Euro-spec lighting. Recent maintenance performed under current ownership includes a transmission service, oil and filter change, new tires, professional refinish of the OZ Racing wheels, and more. The hydraulic cylinders which control the soft top operation are in need of a rebuild and the seller is willing to reiumburse up to $2,500 for this service if performed by the winning bidder. Now showing 123k KMs (~77k miles), this pre-merger AMG is now being offered at No Reserve by the seller in Canada with a removable hardtop, service records dating back to 2008, and a clean Canadian title.
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0 was reportedly modified in period by AMG Japan and features an M119 V8 that was increased in displacement to 6.0 liters by AMG. The car is finished in Almandine Red Metallic (512) over a Palomino Leather (274) interior. Additional AMG modifications include a full body kit, exhaust, 300kph gauge cluster, monochrome paint scheme, and OZ Racing Aero III wheels. Features include a black folding soft top, paint-matched hardtop, automatic climate control, Continental head unit with bluetooth, and the original Euro-spec lighting. Recent maintenance performed under current ownership includes a transmission service, oil and filter change, new tires, professional refinish of the OZ Racing wheels, and more. The hydraulic cylinders which control the soft top operation are in need of a rebuild and the seller is willing to reiumburse up to $2,500 for this service if performed by the winning bidder. Now showing 123k KMs (~77k miles), this pre-merger AMG is now being offered at No Reserve by the seller in Canada with a removable hardtop, service records dating back to 2008, and a clean Canadian title.
The interior is upholstered in Palomino Leather (274) with a matching lower dash and carpets. Burl wood trim accents the center console, gear shifter, and doors with an AMG stamped ash tray cover. An upgraded Continental head unit with bluetooth capability has been installed and the seller notes a rattle from the passenger door speaker. Amenities include automatic climate control, electric folding side mirrors, heated seats, and a retracting roll bar. The seller notes the soft top can be manually operated and will require a rebuild of the hydraulic cylinders to operate electrically. The winning bidder will be reimbursed up to $2,500 USD for the completed repair by the seller.
The original 17" staggered 3-piece AMG Aero III wheels are made by OZ Racing and were recently refinished. The faces are paint-matched to the body color with polished lips and the original AMG flat center caps are included. New Firestone Indy 500 tires were installed in July 2023 measuring 225/45 front and 275/40 rear. Detailed pictures of the brakes and suspension components can be seen in the gallery.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames an AMG gauge cluster featuring a 300kph speedometer, 7k-rpm tachometer, analog clock, and auxilary gauges for fuel level, fuel pressure, instant economy, and coolant temperature. The odometer reads 123k KMs (~77k miles).
The M119 V8 was bored and stroked to increase displacement at AMG’s Affalterbach factory to 6.0 liters, resulting in a rating of approximately 375 horsepower. An AMG radiator support sticker denotes the 6.0L upgrade along with an AMG VIN tag located in the driver doorjam. Records included in the sale document service history dating back to 2008. Recent service in preparation for the sale includes a transmission service, oil and filter change, new tires, and additional cleaning of electronic components and new fuses.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 722.3 four-speed automatic transmission which recently received a full service in July 2023. The seller has provided detailed photos of the underbody including brake and suspension parts. An authentic AMG exhaust is installed along with period correct AMG chrome tips.
The entire body kit and wheels are stamped with AMG part numbers and additional AMG labels are found throughout the car including the windows, radiator support, doorjams, exhaust, spare wheel, fuel door, interior trunk lip, gauges cluster, and ash tray cover. This authentic pre-merger 6.0L AMG is now offered at No Reserve by the seller with a removable hardtop, service records dating back to 2008, a $2,500 top hydraulic rebuild credit, and a clean Canadian title.
Videos below provide a detailed walk around of the car along with an engine start and warm engine rev footage.
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The secret is out! Pre-merger AMGs have officially transcended into highly desireable collector pieces among automotive enthusiasts from all walks. Leading the way are 6.0L AMG converted C126 and W124 examples. As the market evolves and more people start to understand just how special these pre-merger cars really are, the same effect is now happening with the R129 and W140. It's believed approximately 50 or less of the early R129s were converted to 6.0L AMGs making them among the most rare models produced. This particular example stands out from the crowd in a stunning color combination and benefits from recent service. The soft top and hardtop can be manually operated but if you want to put that finishing touch on the car and have the top cylinders rebuilt, the seller is generously offering to reimburse the winning bidder up to $2,500 for the repair. While similar cars can be built today for a staggering amount of money and time (assuming you can find the proper period correct parts), there's still no comparison to the originality of a car built back in the glory days. As the saying goes, it's only original once. For collectors today, a car needs to check a lot of boxes to qualify as worthy and this R129 AMG does just that.
