Overview
"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 R129 The safety standards and the first integral seat in an open car The 500SL and 300SL-24 (300SL in the US) The V12 arrives The 1995 facelift The 1998 facelift The navigation system The AMG models, from the SL36 to the SL73 The 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 RENNtech Driving a RENNtech SL600 7.4 L The Middelhauve SL600 and Karman R129 Gullwing SL The VIN/FIN explained The data card explained Which R129 should I buy Technical specifications and production figures This guide ends with a free e-book offer. Enjoy reading!"
Full Product Details
Author: Bernd S Koehling
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.671kg
ISBN: 9781517414542
ISBN 10: 1517414547
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 18 September 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
With over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. The books cover cars from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL R231. Bernd has been involved in the Mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored his first pre-war 170 Cabrio B. Since then he has not only owned many classic Mercedes including a 220S, 300d Adenauer, 200D, 250SE, 280SE coupe 3.5, 300SEL, 350SL, 280E, 450SE, SLK230. He has also gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his readers in his books. Mercedes has always been considered one of his favorite car manufacturers and Bernd has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.
