R129 500SL / Review & History | Daily Driven Classics 

I just sold my Z3M roadster & replaced it with a low mileage R231 SL500 in hyacinth red with cream leather. Not the AMG SL63 admittedly. But not much less power or performance. It's more than enough. In fact I'm in awe of it. The fact it takes an extra 200 or 300 milliseconds to reach the legal speed limit compared to the AMG is immaterial. 0 - 60 in 4.5 is fine with me.I'm loving it to bits. I considered an SLK55. But they're almost as expensive. A great little V8 roadster, but less car for the money. SLK55 £55k new. SL500 £85k new but only £3 or £4k more second hand for the SL. And it's an almost all aluminium engineering masterpiece. When I test drove the Slk55 the engine felt special. When I drive my SL500 the whole car feels special. BTW your video is very informative. But the background music you've added is unnecessary & mildly irritating

My SL500 is in daily use in Chelsea, France, and North Yorkshire. Runs like a dream.

Brilliant, thank you from New Zealand (1996 SL280)

I have owned my 320sl for nearly 20years and love it. More than enough power and less weight up front . Also a straight six is the perfect mechanical masterpiece:😊

Good video…having owned an R129 SL500 until recently I’d summarise and say they’re the right side of analog motoring with just enough smattering of digital technology!

Yes! More R129 videos =)

1990s iconic modern classic. Thank you for your wonderful video on the legendary r129 SL

Great video mate🤌🏽👍🏽

Thanks for a great video, I particularly like the old images and footage of Bruno Sacco and the factory build sequences. Looking forward to watching your next instalment!!

Very informative with the history of the brand.

mega video! Great info and lovely camera shots!

Looking forward to seeing your videos on the SL280

Fantastic video, especially being a fellow UK R129 owner

nicely done!

Nice 👌

🤙🏽🤟🏽🤙🏽

Peak Mercedes.

This car de-restrict could do 169-171mph same as the 500e