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  1. J

    Delighted to announce . .

    . . that my R129 has gone to a good home - a local enthusiast who plans to improve it further. I have commended the expertise of the forum to him. Thanks for all the help I have had in my 5 years of ownership. Jon
  2. J

    Woe, Woe and Thrice Woe - The R129 has got to go :(

    Just over a year ago I posted a tribute to my 1991 SL and how happy I was that bought it four years previously. Since then I have had to buy a 4-door car for practical purposes, and I have just MOT'd the SL and realised how little driving she has had. The problem lies in having one drive and...
  3. J

    R129 soft tip rubber part

    Hi folks My soft top is missing an end cap on one side of a roof cross brace. Can anyone help ID the part for me? Thank in advance. Jon
  4. J

    My 129 armrest

    Exciting topic eh? In the never-ending battle against aging badly I decided the centre armrest was the strongest candidate for some work as it was rapidly developing an ugly mottled look. Paul at leatherrevive took it by post and returned it looking rather better, imho. Just in case...
  5. J

    129 / 124 dilemma

    I am currently pondering and thought I would throw out my internal debate to folks who can help. Bit of background for anyone willing to spare 5 minutes: Three and a half years ago I bought a 1991 SL300-24 for my semi-retirement. I know lots of people claim only a V8 will do, but the extra...
  6. J

    R129 mpg

    My usual motoring is short blasts around the A roads of rural Gloucestershire, but yesterday I went up to York, then back today. Mostly motorway at an indicated 70-80, a couple of long 50-limit roadworks, some congestion on the York ring road. Brimmed it before and after - 393 miles and 50.1...
  7. J

    Mercs no good in winter?

    I know this has been discussed here, with some negative comments. We are just back from a spell in the Arctic circle, where MB seems a popular choice of car, including many taxis. It would appear that tyres and driver ability are the key issues. Jon
  8. J

    So smooth :)

    My R129 lives outdoors, so today was a good opportunity to put the hood down for winter while totally dry. It always amazes me how well this occasional process goes, dropping the prongs into the holes and then letting the car grip and close them down. As usual, I took it for a spin to ensure...
  9. J

    Spotted in Bellagio, Italy

    Very nice 190
  10. J

    Touring my R129 - advice please.

    I am at the early stage of planning a September tour in France. We have to be in the Loire Valley in late Sept for an event, but have been offered stays in friend's holiday homes in the Alps and the Dordogne, so I am thinking of a grand tour. Tunnel and overnight in Champagne district, a few...
  11. J

    Isn't autumn wonderful! (if you don't own an SL)

    Britain looks its best as the greenery takes on all the autumn colours. Unfortunately if you own an old SL the distributor seems to get damp and cut out as regularly as the leaves start to fall from the trees, and at almost the same time. Monday was October 1st and I knew I was tempting fate...
  12. J

    Intermittent intermittent wiper

    Not a typo . . . Sometimes my intermittent setting works fine. Sometimes it doesn't work, other times it works for a while then stops. I am assuming a poor connection somewhere , but any thoughts as to where? Jon
  13. J

    Help Please - Engine cutting out

    I've been away for almost two weeks so fired up the SL for a trip to the garden centre to keep her happy. Started first time, and did so again when I came out 3 miles later. Took the scenic route home to give the car time to warm up and put some charge in the battery. Pulling away from the...
  14. J

    Tick, but no Tock

    My mechanical clock works until I get in the car. One I have started her up, the minute hand tries to move but fails, once per minute. It gives a noticeable jerk forward each time, before going back to wherever it was when I turned the ignition on. Once i switch off and walk away the clock...
  15. J

    Seat pads kaput

    Well it was nice that my R129 came back from the service today with the words "that's driving beautifully now" but sadly the word is the heated seat squabs need replacing and it's an expensive piece of kit. I may settle for a warm back from now on. Unless anyone has a cheap fix? Jon
  16. J

    Electric cars and tax

    Not a discussion on the merits of electric v petrol / diesel please My understanding is that my company could claim 100% of the purchase price of an electric car against tax, and as a director I would not be liable for any benefit in kind for using it. Which sounds irresistible. (we live 7...

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