02/06/2026
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
This isn’t just an old Mercedes. Back in 1991, the 500SL was one of the most expensive and prestigious cars you could buy in Australia.
Powered by a silky smooth 5.0L V8, the 500SL combined sports car performance with luxury that was decades ahead of its time. Electric memory seats, a power convertible roof, leather interior, advanced safety systems and impeccable German engineering made it a true flagship vehicle.
When new, a 500SL cost around $238,000 in Australia in 1991. To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of spending around $1.1 million on a brand-new luxury car today.
Over 30 years later, this particular example still turns heads and proves why the R129 SL is considered one of Mercedes-Benz’s greatest ever designs.
They simply don’t build them like this anymore. 🔥🚗✨