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1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (Sports convertible, black, classic)
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- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 500SL
- Variant
- Sports convertible
- Year
- 1989
- Decade
- 1980s
- Colour
- Black
This catalogue entry records a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Sports convertible in black, a convertible and sports car, from the 1980s.
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Sports convertible in black is filed under Classic, Convertible and Sports car, within the 1980s picture cars.
1980s on screen
Researching the age mix of eighties traffic can make a parked street feel lived-in, rather than a display organised around the date of the script. A quiet suburban road can support a personal exchange beside a car, with the wider neighbourhood supplying the period context instead of a conspicuous arrival. The exact point within the eighties matters when combining vehicles with wardrobe, and reference images can help keep the different departments working to the same date.
Possible roles in a production
Open-air dialogue needs a sound plan that accounts for wind and the location, rather than assuming the convertible alone will make recording straightforward. A convertible in a stills shoot can keep the roof state consistent while the photographer changes position, avoiding an unexplained difference between related images. Continuity views of a sports car should include door positions and nearby props, helping separate camera angles describe the same moment at the location.
About this listing
The vehicle named in this entry is a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Sports convertible in black, within Classic, Convertible and Sports car. Across the catalogue, Mercedes-Benz 500SLs account for 6 entries. The listed years run from 1985 to 1991. Elsewhere in the model selection, the recorded colours include silver, blue, white and teal. Beyond the model group, you will find 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles under the make and 379 cars from the 1980s under the period.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SL in black for filming?
Use the Mercedes-Benz 500SL listing to explain the vehicle you have in mind, along with shoot dates and location, and we can check the available options.
Is the photo of this exact car?
This is not an owner photo of the listed Mercedes-Benz 500SL, but a model reference; when sending options, we confirm the actual vehicle together with its colour.
What if this Mercedes-Benz 500SL isn't available?
The catalogue lists 6 Mercedes-Benz 500SLs; if this choice cannot be offered, compare 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles or 379 cars from the 1980s, with dates checked for each alternative.
Can it be driven on camera?
Before a moving shot with the Mercedes-Benz 500SL is agreed, we check the owner's position and insurance requirements, then confirm the driving, transport and drivers on your brief.
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