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🚗 For enthusiasts, by enthusiasts 🚗
✨Sacco Era Specialists ✨
Rare parts & expert services for your modern classic Mercedes Benz.

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Some insight into the Workshop arm of our business.

Video credit: @harryclarke92

Are you struggling to find a specialist technician with the knowledge and skills to fix your R129? You can arrange to visit The R129 Co here in Kent to have your Mercedes Benz R129 SL worked on by our specialist in-house team. We’re also taking bookings for most 90s #brunosacco era Mercedes Benz models: W140, C140, W124, A124, C124, W201 and more.

Whatever problem you’re facing, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Go to: www.r129.co

🚚 Same day dispatch cutoff: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
🇬🇧 UK: Next day delivery
🇪🇺 Europe: 2-5 days and no import costs under £130
🇺🇸 USA: 2-5 days
🌏 Worldwide: 3-9 days
🔐 Standard 3 month warranty + 1 month returns
🗣 Professional and knowledgeable support team

Support & Fitment Advice
• Open: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (GMT)
• WhatsApp (message only): +44 7377 667 899
• Telephone: +44 1580 291 222
• Email: contact@r129.co

#MercedesBenz #ClassicCars #CarEnthusiast #CarCulture #CarCollector #ClassicCar #CarRestoration #MercedesClassic #ClassicMercedes #Youngtimer #SL500 #SL600 #SL320 #R129SL #R129 #R129Club #R129AMG #R129Restoration #MercedesR129 #SLRoadster taken in The R129 Co by @ther129co

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For Enthusiasts, By Enthusiasts.

Parts and services for your modern classic Mercedes-Benz. 
Here at The R129 Co we stock hard-to-find genuine OE and OEM parts for the best of the Mercedes-Benz youngtimer era and beyond, including: R129 SL, R107 SL, R230 SL, W140, W204, W205, W215, W460 and more.
 Every pre-owned part is tested, cleaned, photographed clearly, and catalogued properly — with fitment advice available before you order.
 Our listings are accurate. Our stock is professionally handled. Our support team know and love the cars.

With a formidable track record and hundreds of consistent 5-star reviews, The R129 Co is trusted worldwide by owners who want it done right — first time.

🛠 Need help? Message us. 📦 Ready to ship, same-day.

Go to: www.r129.co

🚚 Same day dispatch cutoff: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 EST
🇬🇧 UK del: Next day
🇪🇺 Europe: 2-5 days and no import costs under £130
🇺🇸 USA: 2-5 days
🌏 Worldwide: 3-9 days
🔐 Standard 3 month warranty + 1 month returns
🗣 Professional and knowledgeable support team

Support & Fitment Advice
• Open: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (GMT)
• WhatsApp (message only): +44 7377 667 899
• Telephone: +44 1580 291 222
• Email: contact@r129.co

#R129 #W124 #W140 #W202 #R107 #MercedesParts #ClassicMercedes #Youngtimer #TheR129Co #ForEnthusiastsByEnthusiasts taken in The R129 Co by @ther129co

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The R129 Explained: M112/M113 engines.

2/2 | 1999–2001: Final facelift engines

Part 2 focuses on how the M112 and M113 compare in character and ownership, their reputation for durability, the most common age-related issues to look out for, and which version makes the best choice today.

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The R129 Explained: M112/M113 engines.

1/2 | 1999–2001: Final facelift engines

Part 1 looks at the M112 V6 and M113 V8 introduced for the final facelift R129, including their shared design philosophy, how they differ from the M104 and M119 engines they replaced, and the key characteristics of each.

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The R129 Explained: M119 engines.

3/3 | 1996–1998: Motronic

The final evolution arrived for 1996 with Bosch Motronic engine management, combining ignition and fuel control into one system and doing away with the earlier distributor-cap setup.

Part 3 covers what changed, how these later M119 cars differ to KE and LH versions, and the pros and cons of the final R129 M119 setup.

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The R129 Explained: M119 engines.

2/3 | 1993–1995: LH-Jetronic

For 1993, the M119-powered R129 moved to Bosch LH-Jetronic, bringing fully electronic fuel injection into the equation.

Part 2 looks at how LH differs from KE-Jetronic, what changed, and the common strengths and weaknesses of these cars.

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The R129 Explained: M119 engines.

1/3 | 1990–1992: KE-Jetronic

Part 1 covers the earliest M119-powered R129s, using Bosch KE-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection.

We have a brief look at how the system works, what makes these early cars different, and the main strengths and weaknesses to know about.

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A top tier Japanese import 500 SL, in exceptional condition and showing just 16,000 miles.

We know we’ve covered these early KE-Jetronic cars quite a lot, but this one was simply too good not to feature.

It came to us for various works, including a complete reseal of the hydraulic roof system.

A genuinely outstanding R129, a real delight to drive.

For Enthusiasts, By Enthusiasts.

#MercedesBenz #R129 #500SL #ClassicMercedes #TheR129Co taken in The R129 Co by @ther129co

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Some lighter content here, we cater for all needs. This 1998 SL 500 has come through for various jobs. Customer wanted to lower the ride height a touch, and improve the handling. So we fitted a Bilstein Pro 12 complete kit. This kit is our off the shelf choice for lowering springs/shocks, you get the pros with very little compromise on ride quality. Will be some weeks and miles yet until it properly settles and beds in, here’s an insight for now.

We retail these kits on our shop, get in touch if you wish to order, or if you’d like to book your car in for this or any other work.

#r129 #sl500 #loweringsprings #modified #mercedesbenz by @ther129co

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Recent ASR fix on an early R129 500 SL.

We see a lot of ASR faults on these cars, there’s no single magic fix. This one turned out to be a faulty pre-charge pump but it’s just one of many potential causes of a dreaded ASR warning light.

For Enthusiasts, By Enthusiasts.

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THE R129 EXPLAINED: THREE GENERATIONS - 3/3
The Final-Facelift R129

The final part of our quick visual guide to the three main generations of the Mercedes-Benz R129.

The final facelift brought the R129 into its last phase of production, with a number of subtle changes inside and out.

This three-part series is only a snapshot. Future episodes of The R129 Explained will take a much deeper look at the cars, their development and what makes each version different.

Which of the three generations would you choose?

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