54k-Mile 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Up for auction is this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, finished in Red over a black leather interior, powered by a 3.0 liter in-line 6 running through a four-speed automatic transmission, with 54,059 miles on the clock. This Mercedes is an early version of the vaunted “R129” generation of the Mercedes SL, a cost-no-object convertible that represents one of their last examples of the old-world approach to auto assembly. Before Daimler-Benz responded to advances by competition in the late 1990’s by completely changing their method of assembly line production, these SL’s exemplified the company’s approach to production cars – build an indestructible chassis platforms meant to last, with parts and assemblies meeting that same high standard. While ‘overengineering” doesn’t always translate directly to the day-to-day reliability you saw in some cars, it does translate to the solidity and detail one would expect of these icons. This 300SL is in very good condition, and with its low mileage, would not only be a great summer and weekend drive car, but also an exceptional daily driver thanks to its robust quality and comfort.