R129 500SL - talk to me

[928S4Legend]

Been looking at R129 500SL`s lately, considering this one.
1992, 90k Miles...

Are the AMG bodyworks desireable, any rust issues etc?



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[SamPet]

Those early models are thought to have the strongest engines with, I believe, higher BHP outputs than later 500s.

AMG body kits, IMHO, devalue the car slightly, unless part of a dealer/OEM fit upgrade.

Even if in need of a refurb, those wheels are worth +1500 quid. If the car's good, I'd say do it.

[928S4Legend]

Those wheels valuable you say?
Didnt know. I personally like the AMG bodykit in combination with those rims, looks a bit more aggressive than the standard R129

[Craikeybaby]

I considered one of those when I was last looking for a car, but decided I wanted something sportier, rather than a cruiser, would still have one in my fantasy garage though.

[928S4Legend]

I read somewhere that the earlier M119s were mounted lower in the chassis or something, is this correct? up to which year? 91-92?

[PositronicRay]

Rust around wheel archs (feel round behind the wheel arch liners often had a cheap repair) and corrosion on the hard top.

Check all the electrics,(then check them again) hood should go up and down smoothly. If the plastic windows have cracked budget £400. Check for damp inside this can effect the electrics.

The body kit is a personal thing, wheels are desirable but I prefer the ride from smaller wheels. The main thing is to look at it and drive it, a well maintained car should drive well and feel tight, solid and quiet. Suspension takes a hammering on these.

Oh and the steering wheel is on the wrong side.

[hondansx]

Great looking car the R129, but not with that bodykit. Prefer it standard looking with the more common AMG wheels.

[928S4Legend]

hondansx said:

Great looking car the R129, but not with that bodykit. Prefer it standard looking with the more common AMG wheels.

To each his own, those wheels are too big imo - look like cartwheels.