Mercedes R129 Parts by SLSHOP
Mercedes produced the R129 over twelve years from 1989 to 2001. During this period, Mercedes completed over 200,000 builds for wealthy [...]
SLSHOP SHIFTS GEARS
Quick-Shifting into a New Era of Classic Gearbox Repair and Restoration The motorcar has taken a battering over the past decade. [...]
The R129 SL Killer
''It’s the last of the over-engineered SLs with an abundance of tech and ‘cool’, but there are several unknown gremlins that [...]
Pimp my R129
The arrival of a new generation SL is always special, and more so if the preceding model spent as much time on [...]
2022 Open Day Review
Spring rolls out the sunshine for our first Open Day of the year. We launched into 2022 with an ambitious plan [...]
Proud Owner Helen Wakerley
''I still remember the first time I saw an R129 SL, I must have been 10 or 11. The car was being [...]
Could this 600SL be one of the rarest R129s on the planet?
You may know Samuel Addison from previous SLSHOP Journal articles – Sam Is the proud owner of a 380 SL discovered [...]
AMG’s Ascension – The 1980s & 1990s
From the imagination of two visionaries, a motorsport tour de force and major player in the 1980s tuning scene emerged as a [...]
R129 Issues Episode 2: MAF Sensors
The R129 SL was launched 33 years ago, moving this SL variant into the classic car territory. You wouldn’t think it [...]
Modern Classic Mercedes Specialist
SLSHOP’s craftsmen have a reputation for creating exceptional cars that are ready to be driven, admired by passers-by, and cherished across [...]
HOW TO CHOOSE A MERCEDES SPECIALIST?
Owning a classic car can be a daunting experience. You may find yourself asking, who do I take my car to? [...]
Common Mercedes R129 SL Issues: Episode 1
Introducing Callum Harkness - R129 SL guru and veteran SLSHOP employee: Callum is our lead R129 SL technician. Callum has [...]
The SL Legacy Continues – R232 Revealed
New SL set to rival Porsche and Aston Martin with a powerful outro for the SL combustion engine. It was only [...]
Eight Facts About the Mercedes-Benz R129 SL
Top of the Block: R129 SL As we move deeper into the 20th Century, one thing is clear. Car preferences are [...]
THE Mercedes R129 SL – THE NEXT BIG THING?
You really don’t need to be a clairvoyant to see that the 1990s SL has the potential to increase in value. [...]
What is CARE, how does it work, and how can I best utilise my account?
What is a CARE account? For every owner we have met on our ten classic Mercedes-Benz journey, there remains a consistent [...]
SLSHOP Care – 8% off Service Parts from SLSHOP
For the past decade we have been servicing, maintaining, improving and restoring the Mercedes-Benz SL, and in that time we have learnt [...]
Certified Servicing – Should I take my classic SL to a Mercedes-Benz main dealer?
In the world of classic Mercedes-Benz, much credence is still given to the term ‘full Mercedes-Benz service history’, but what relevance [...]
Meet Bruce, SLSHOP Director, SL connoisseur and the font of all SL knowledge
Bruce Greetham is well known to SLSHOP customers, and to the wider Mercedes-Benz community. As an avid Club Member, Concours Winner [...]
Certified Servicing – The importance of using the right people
For a classic Mercedes-Benz SL owner, we understand that enjoyment is paramount; but protecting the investment is also crucial. Enhancing the [...]
Care – Case Studies and Examples
INTRODUCING CARE We created CARE to enable you, our customers and fellow enthusiasts, to confidently use your classic whenever, wherever and [...]
SOLD! Demand stays high while temperatures stay low.
January has started strong for Bruce and the SLSHOP team - the showroom continues to be a hive of activity despite [...]
Your SL Adventures – Magnus from Norway
As the world's leading classic Mercedes-Benz SL specialist, it is our duty to inspire others to get out and enjoy these [...]
Six new additions to SLSHOP Showroom
This week we are excited to introduce six new additions to our showroom. These cars offer a range of colours and [...]