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The Mercedes SL R129 has started to become collectable and good examples sell at a premium. The V8 is naturally the most popular version. A special case is the V12. To buy one that is less than perfect is a guarantee to ruin you. Updated in August 2023, this guide tells you everything you need to know about the R129, its history and its various engines from the 300SL to the SL73 AMG; it also explains in detail chassis number and data card and offers you a comprehensive buyer’s guide. All this is accompanied by great recent non-Daimler AG photos, this includes pictures of the suspension. These are some of the topics covered:The development of the R129The safety standards and the first integral seat in an open carThe 500SL and 300SL-24 (300SL in the US)The V12 arrivesThe 1995 faceliftThe 1998 faceliftThe navigation systemThe AMG models, from the SL36 to the SL73The special editions, from the 1995 “Mille Miglia” to the 1997 US “La Costa”, the 2000 UK “Heritage” and “Silver Arrow Edition”The tuning scene, from Brabus to RENNtechDriving a RENNtech SL600 7.4 LThe Middelhauve SL600 and Karman R129 Gullwing SLThe VIN/FIN explainedThe data card explainedWhich R129 should I buyTechnical specifications and production figuresThis guide ends with a free e-book offer. Enjoy reading!
From the Publisher
Mercedes-Benz SL R129, 03.1989 – 07.2001
The Mercedes-Benz SL R129 was the first Mercedes roadster with an electro-hydraulic convertible soft top and an automated tonneau cover
The car was based on the shortened chassis of the W124 with a modern multi-link rear axle. The engines, here a 300SL, came from the S-class sedans
Here is a closer look at part of the multi-link rear axle
Mercedes-Benz SL R129, 03.1989 – 07.2001
The R129 was the first passenger car to have seat belts integrated into the seats
In June 1992 a V12 engine became for the first time available in an SL
After a September 1995 revision, a second revision took place in April 1998. This photo should demonstrate the complexity of modern cars
Mercedes-Benz SL R129 Special Editions
Another first in an SL were Special Editions, it started with a “Mille Miglia Edition” in 1994
But also local editions were possible, such as the 1997 US “La Costa Edition”
The last US special edition was in 2001 the “Silver Arrow Edition”
Mercedes-Benz SL R129 AMG versions
AMG became more active with the SL, one of the first models offered was the SL 6.0 AMG
Also the interior could be specialized by AMG
The last AMG model offered was in 1999 the SL73 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL R129, other tuners
Next to AMG also other tuners offered performance packages, such as Brabus with a V12 7.3 L
Koenig Specials was again responsible for more outrageous body designs
In the US, RennTech was the most prominent R129 tuner
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 18, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 205 pages
ISBN-10 : 1517414547
ISBN-13 : 978-1517414542
Item Weight : 1.51 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.49 x 11 inches
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