The Mercedes-Benz SL that debuted as a 1990 mannequin in the USA was a reasonably distinguished convertible when it first hit the streets, because of its beauty and plush trip, making it a favourite among the many suit-wearing crowd of the 90s.
It was additionally featured within the hit basic Return of the Mack video by Mark Morrison, and it was offered in over 200,000 models worldwide, so it’s protected to say that the R129 SL-Class was a reasonably standard convertible in its day.
These days, a well-maintained SL500 powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine sells for wherever from $8,000 and $27,000, in accordance with Vehicles And Bids, however perhaps a particular and uncommon coloration may elevate that worth even greater.
A coloration like Sunburst Yellow, which was apparently utilized to only 12 models of the SL500 offered in the USA, in accordance with the video embedded above, the place the folks over on the I AM Detailing YouTube channel do their magic and clear each nook and cranny of the German convertible, in addition to making it shine like new.
As you possibly can see, the automotive wasn’t precisely in dire want of TLC, however nonetheless, the detailers rolled their sleeves and set to work blasting the underbody with dry ice, completely washing the outside and defending it towards the weather, in addition to cleansing and making use of a safety layer to the leather-clad black inside that screams the 90s.
The result’s spectacular, to say the least, with no micro scratches or imperfections to be seen wherever on the head-turning yellow paint. However, then once more, that’s why it was shipped to the detailer within the first place.
Whereas not talked about within the video, the automotive in query appears to be a post-1998 mannequin, judging by the up to date, rounded tail lights and body-colored door handles, which additionally means it’s powered by the 302 horsepower, 24-valve V8 engine launched on the finish of the 90s, whereas earlier SL500s have been powered by a 32-valve V8 that made 322 hp.
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