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Which R129 model should I buy?
Hello, Carl here. So which model of Mercedes R129 SL should you buy? Allow me to wade in. All 129ers respect their cars I'm sure and working out which model is best is so subjective. Every R129 is a superb flagship of engineering, the standard of which we will not see again.Nevertheless here's my own rambling view based on the many different R129 SLs I have owned and how they compare.1998 SL500 Special EditionIt's powerful, and has proved to be a great road and track day car. Tougher e
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4th Jun 2021
Tips, Tricks & Common Problems
Keep on top of the latest R129 issues and how to fix them with our common problems guide. This list is updated monthly. Keep in the loop by signing up to The R129 Co monthly newsletter. The newsletter consists of one neat email a month - no spam. A must-have for any R129 owner.Got something you'd like to see added to the list? Contact us.
Battery (low battery condition / jump starting)Although your 129 may appear to be cranking well on startup, you shouldn't assume that the volta
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23rd Apr 2021
Is the Mercedes Benz R129 SL a future classic?
Is the R129 SL a good investment? Could you call the R129 SL a future classic? In short - yes. In fact, the R129 is a current classic. It was a classic the day it was born in 1989.I'm noticing that the SL is beginning to get attention from investors, rather than just enthusiasts. Bruno Sacco's range of two door R129 SL roadsters (wiki), in production 1989-2001, are known for their fantastic build quality, timeless design and sophisticated craftsmanship. And they have kept brilliantly.Future
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23rd Apr 2021
Did You Know? Interesting R129 Facts
The R129 Sl was - and still is - a cultural icon. Here are some things you may not have known about this modern classic Mercedes-Benz.1. Princess Diana ditched her Jag for an R129 SLbenzworld.orgThe late Princess Diana caused uproar when she ditched beloved British manufacturer Jaguar, and a not too shabby XJS V12 (in British Racing Green!) at that, for a fully specced out German hunk... A lookalike - carandclassic.co.ukThis sumptuous SL500, coated in a now iconic metallic almandine shade of red
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2nd May 2020
Carl's Blog
Hi, I'm Carl Burgess, owner and founder of The R129 Co.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nov 2nd, 2020: 320 or 500?From 1999, the last generation cars had the V6 M112 and the V8 M113 engines. Both were bombproof and had similar maintenance costs. However, up to 1998 the M104 straight 6 was a startling reliable, strong engine. Pretty straight forward to service and maintain. As is the 1996-1998 M119982. The early M119960 and t
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2nd May 2020