{"title":"Buyer's Guides","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-the-modern-sl-cars-the-r129-from-the-300sl-to-the-sl73-amg-paperback","title":"MERCEDES-BENZ, The modern SL cars, The R129: From the 300SL to the SL73 AMG - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernd S. Koehling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMERCEDES-BENZ SL R129: 300SL - 600SL (1989-2001)\u003cbr\u003e2025 Edition\u003cbr\u003eBuyer's Guide, Complete Model History \u0026amp; Technical Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz SL R129? These cars combine elegant design with sophisticated engineering, but condition matters. Deferred maintenance, electrical problems, and neglected hydraulic systems can turn an attractive example into an expensive project. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis large-format full-color reference combines a detailed 30+ page buyer's guide with the complete model history, technical development, AMG variants, special editions, VIN and data card information, annual production figures, and high-quality color photography throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book covers: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Detailed 30+ Page Buyer's Guide\u003cbr\u003eThe most important areas to inspect before buying an R129, including engines, transmissions, suspension, ADS, electrical systems, central locking, the hydraulic soft-top system, and other points where neglected maintenance can become costly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Complete Model History\u003cbr\u003eFrom the early 300SL, 300SL-24, and 500SL to the later SL280, SL320, SL500, and SL600, including the technical changes introduced during the 1995 and 1998 model updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngines, Technology, and Reference Information\u003cbr\u003eDetailed coverage of the six-cylinder, V8, and V12 models, together with chassis numbers, data cards, paint and interior options, model identification, and annual production figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMG, Independent Tuners, and Rare Variants\u003cbr\u003eFrom the SL60 AMG and rare SL73 AMG to conversions by Brabus, Carlsson, Koenig Specials, and RENNtech, as well as unusual creations such as the Karmann Gullwing prototype and the Grand 600SL by Karl Middelhauve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Editions\u003cbr\u003eIncluding the Mille Miglia, La Costa, and Silver Arrow editions, with their distinctive equipment and place within the R129 story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are considering the purchase of an R129, already own one, or simply appreciate the qualities of this generation of the SL, this book provides a detailed and carefully researched guide to its history, technology, and many variations.\u003cbr\u003eFew Mercedes-Benz roadsters combine technical ambition and understated elegance as convincingly as the R129.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. 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