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Perfection: The Designs of Bruno Sacco
Posted by Harry on 9th May 2023
Marcello Gandini…
Lamborghini Miura SV. Top Gear
Batista Pininfarina…
Ferrari 250 GT Coupe. Barry Ritholtz
And Giorgetto Giugiaro…
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Deep Dive: The M119 Engine from Mercedes-Benz
11th Apr 2023
When the R129 SL first debuted in 1989 the options were three fold:
1) The relatively agricultural 12 valve, single cam, M103-powered 300 SL,
2) It’s peppy twin cam younger sibling, the M104-po
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How The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL Redefined Top Down Motoring
Posted by Harry on 15th Mar 2023
I bet if you were to ask the average punter what genre of car the R129 SL is, based on its looks, they’d shrug and say something like ‘a sports car?’. Because that’s what it is to the uninitiated,
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Electrifying an R129 SL - are EV conversions the key to modern classic longevity?
Posted by Harry on 3rd Feb 2023
Hello R129ers, wishing you all a very belated Happy New Year. Today’s topic is a real fan favourite; the imminent demise of the internal combustion engine! Yes we know, sigh… But it’s not all doom
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Is The Mercedes Benz R129 SL A Future Classic? (Updated 2023)
Posted by Carl on 23rd Jan 2023
Is the R129 SL a future classic? In short - yes! In fact, the R129 is a current classic. And it was a classic the day it was born in 1989. Perhaps the more pertinent question is, will the R129 SL p
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R129 SL Soft Top Issues Fixing Guide
Posted by Carl Burgess on 15th Jan 2023
Are you having soft top problems with your Mercedes Benz R129 SL?
It is one of our most requested diagnoses for the R129. Problems with raising and lowering soft top roofs can be frustrating and
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The R129 SL - History, Press & Cultural Impact
Posted by Harry on 8th Jan 2023
The history and impact of the R129 cannot be overstated. Here's a whistle stop tour of the greatest SL Mercedes-Benz ever made.
The year 1989 gave us many great things - the fall of the Berlin
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Tips & Common Problems on the R129 SL
Posted by Carl on 2nd Jan 2023
We are a well-known R129 SL specialist in the UK, Europe and worldwide, and we have dealt with many issues concerning this classic car. Use this post to learn of common well-known R129 issues and
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R129 SL Alloy Wheels Designs - Collection
Posted by Harry on 4th Nov 2022
Everybody loves a good set of Mercedes-Benz R129 SL wheels! Here's the lowdown on what R129 alloy wheels designs are for sale.
Few cars have enjoyed the longevity of the R129 SL and with each it
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Which R129 SL Model Should You Buy?
Posted by Carl on 4th Jun 2022
Hello, Carl here, founder of The R129 Co. You’ve decided to take the plunge then…Excellent news! So, which version of the Mercedes R129 SL should you buy? Allow me to wade in...
Most R129ers r
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Did You Know? Interesting R129 SL Facts
Posted by Harry on 2nd May 2022
The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL was - and still is - a cultural icon. Here are some things you may not have known about this modern classic (youngtimer) Mercedes-Benz.
Princess Diana ditched her Ja
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