Early R129s

[Garista]

<a href="https://www.lastvin.com/vin/Grj0VEM7vDrAOlM4n">Mercedes-Benz datacard</a>

Ahh thanks!
I haven't seen that one. I did look up on another site which gave all the codes and what they were, I think I have them on the Wartungsheft too now I look at it. But this is great it gives even more info.
Engine and transmission are original.
Yes, the inside key by the glove box does lock all the inside compartments (almost).
No mention of door exterior central locking though, so I guess that is correct!?? That must be quite unusual, also with no air bags?
Where it says "company employee" does that mean that was who bought it? I have a number for this category: 1818678 3.
Also it originally had 4 Dunlops. I would like to do that for it.
Wonder what the draft deflector is, don't think it has it anymore anyway.
Wish I still had the radio. Has a Sony unit.

 

[Garista]

Ahhh thanks!

I wrote a reply but it disappeared, darn it! Will get back...

 

[Garista]

Ahhh thanks!

I wrote a reply but it disappeared, darn it! Will get back...

Oh it has returned, ha ha.

 

[davidsl500]

Ahh thanks!
I haven't seen that one. I did look up on another site which gave all the codes and what they were, I think I have them on the Wartungsheft too now I look at it. But this is great it gives even more info.
Engine and transmission are original.
Yes, the inside key by the glove box does lock all the inside compartments (almost).
No mention of door exterior central locking though, so I guess that is correct!?? That must be quite unusual, also with no air bags?
Where it says "company employee" does that mean that was who bought it? I have a number for this category: 1818678 3.
Also it originally had 4 Dunlops. I would like to do that for it.
Wonder what the draft deflector is, don't think it has it anymore anyway.
Wish I still had the radio. Has a Sony unit.

It's a very, very basic specification! It does seem to have been purchased by a company employee - probably some sort of employee discount buying scheme. Maybe that explains the basic specification.

The draft detector was a device you attached to the raised roll bar to reduce the draught in the cabin when open top driving. It was stored in the front wall of the boot behind an elasticated cover..

 

[Garista]

<a href="https://www.lastvin.com/vin/Grj0VEM7vDrAOlM4n">Mercedes-Benz datacard</a>

I replied but seems they keep disappearing!
Thanks anyway.
Any idea what 'company employee' means? Maybe Bruno Sacco, ha ha.

 

[Garista]

It's a very, very basic specification! It does seem to have been purchased by a company employee - probably some sort of employee discount buying scheme. Maybe that explains the basic specification.

The draft detector was a device you attached to the raised roll bar to reduce the draught in the cabin when open top driving. It was stored in the front wall of the boot behind an elasticated cover..

Ah yes that draft thing. Not with the car now sadly.
A company employee, that is interesting.
Yeah very basic, but tasteful and kind of drivers' car ish, more of a sports car than a GT.
Did you know Stirling Moss ripped out his airbags, he he! At least I don't have to.
The website misses the 'fanfare horns' though!

 

[Craiglxviii]

He’s not wrong. Little in the way of extras:

Equipment​

590​	ALL-ROUND WD-GREEN GLASS,HEATED REAR WINDOW-VSG​
278A​	LEATHER ALPACA GRAY​
M103​	R6-INJECTION ENGINE M103 E30​
740​	BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001​
F129​	SERIES PRODUCTION 129​
471​	ACCELERATION SKID CONTROL (ASR)​
531​	AUTOMATIC ANTENNA​
551​	ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM​
565​	REAR SEATS USED ON SL MODELS​
580​	AIR CONDITIONING​
440​	TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)​
611​	EXIT LIGHTS FOR DRIVER DOORS​
652​	8-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS​
744U​	BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC​
873​	SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS​
420​	AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR​
751​	BECKER RADIO GRAND PRIX 2000 VK RDS​

 

[Garista]

He’s not wrong. Little in the way of extras:

Equipment​

590​	ALL-ROUND WD-GREEN GLASS,HEATED REAR WINDOW-VSG​
278A​	LEATHER ALPACA GRAY​
M103​	R6-INJECTION ENGINE M103 E30​
740​	BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001​
F129​	SERIES PRODUCTION 129​
471​	ACCELERATION SKID CONTROL (ASR)​
531​	AUTOMATIC ANTENNA​
551​	ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM​
565​	REAR SEATS USED ON SL MODELS​
580​	AIR CONDITIONING​
440​	TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)​
611​	EXIT LIGHTS FOR DRIVER DOORS​
652​	8-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS​
744U​	BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC​
873​	SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS​
420​	AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR​
751​	BECKER RADIO GRAND PRIX 2000 VK RDS​

Ha ha, yeah. That adds a bit more info, thanks!
It hasn't been changed at all, except radio (I would like to get original one but they are expensive, about 800 Euros), but the car is also rather lower than most that I see. I do get the rotation on cornering, I would guess the car is quite light for an SL, at least in comparison.

 

[Garista]

Weight 2090kg, on the label. (?)