R129 500SL / Review & History | Daily Driven Classics

Learn the history of the Iconic R129 and discover how the 500SL drives.
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Luke
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Thanks to Garth Mackenzie for allowing us to use his 500SL in this video.
Garth hosts the Talking with Traders podcast
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Thanks to Tania Whatley for researching.
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[@BEGGARWOOD1]

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:😊

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Agreed, the SL320 can certainly give the 500 a run for its money on twisty county roads thanks to that lighter engine with loads of torque!

[@NickForest999]

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!

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Cheers Nick and yes I agree, it’s the perfect blend of being analog while still having enough tech to make it easy to live with.

[@arakassabian5879]

Brilliant, thank you from New Zealand (1996 SL280)

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my video. I hope to find a SL280 to review soon. I have a 320 review coming out next week.

[@paulknight1332]

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!!

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Glad you enjoyed it! I put a lot of time and effort into finding all of the old footage from when the cars were being produced by Mercedes-Benz and I think it has a really nice touch to the video. I’m looking forward to creating more videos soon.

[@thelowlychicken]

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

[@YoungFilmmaker]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching, this era of Mercedes was the best 🙌

[@felawes]

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

[@YoungFilmmaker]

@@felawes Thank you for watching, they are amazing cars and a true modern classic with it’s timeless design 👌

[@taniawhatleysingerpresente4764]

Very informative with the history of the brand.

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Thank you for watching, I hope that it provides an insight of the incredible history of these cars 🙌

[@SirPierreSe]

Yes! More R129 videos =)

[@YoungFilmmaker]

More on the way! ✌️

[@SirPierreSe]

@@YoungFilmmaker I'll share them :)

[@stevenshinde7688]

Great video mate🤌🏽👍🏽

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Cheers man! You’ll have one soon 🙌

[@user-tw7pd8zr6i]

mega video! Great info and lovely camera shots!

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Really appreciate the kind words, I am planning to release many more automotive videos in the near future.

[@pobinr]

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

[@JasonBrown-ne6qz]

Looking forward to seeing your videos on the SL280

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Thanks for watching, I am releasing my 320 (straight 6) review next week and need to try get my hands on a 280 to review.

[@anilpatel5877]

Fantastic video, especially being a fellow UK R129 owner

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Thank you for watching my video and for your kind words. I am planning to create videos on each of the different engine variations in the R129 - so please subscribe if you’re interested 🙌 I do organise group drives so whereabouts are you based?

[@anilpatel5877]

@@YoungFilmmaker I’m based in Birmingham in the West Midlands, how about yourself?

[@Frissegast]

nicely done!

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Cheers man!

[@clivekush]

Nice 👌

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Thanks so much!

[@YUSKHAN]

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

[@YoungFilmmaker]

@@YUSKHAN The M119 engine is a masterpiece by Mercedes 🙌

[@eBoard3R]

🤙🏽🤟🏽🤙🏽

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Thank you for your continued support!

[@eBoard3R]

@@YoungFilmmaker lotta new cars are more like fancy laptops than cars 😭 features locked in software behind paywalls, even payin monthly for heared seats 😱 I love Electric but do not agree with how much is "locked"... stick with the 90s cars I say! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@guinnessharvey4476]

Peak Mercedes.

[@YoungFilmmaker]

The last of the true Mercedes 🙌