MERCEDES-BENZ, The modern SL cars, The R129: From the 300SL to the SL73 AMG

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!