. . 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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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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