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Hello, Carl here, founder and CEO 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 respect and back their own cars to the hilt; singling out the best is of course a highly subjective exercise. Every R129 is a superb flagship of automotive engineering, the standard of which we will never see again.Nevertheless, here are my own ramblings based on the countless R129 SLs I have owned ov …

In short - yes. In fact, the R129 is a current classic. It was a classic the day it was born in 1989.Perhaps the more pertinent question is, will the R129 SL prove itself to be a good investment? I’ve noticed that the SL is beginning to get more attention from investors, and not just your typical enthusiasts. Bruno Sacco's range of two door R129 SL roadsters are renowned for their fantastic build quality, timeless design and sophisticated craftsmanship; lazy owners have sent most shaggy examples …

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 …

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 …

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 …