My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991

1100D · 2nd April 2015, 23:36

This is probably the epitome of Mercedes-ness and you have done absolute justice to it without going a bit overboard.

How do you source the spares? Direct from a Mercedes Dealer (which would be quite costly) or there are more reasonable quality options.

Sem80-88 · 3rd April 2015, 02:14

all the parts are available from the dealers at the present so sourcing is not a problem. The dealer can be expensive for some parts but not all of them.
the quality of new parts is not the same as the ones originally fitted to the car in 1991.
as you can see from the pictures. the thermostat on the top is the one originally fitted to the car and the one at the bottom is the new one I got from the dealer a few days back. The new one is a lot lighter in weight and the finish is not there.
Had the A/C serviced before it leaves the UK for a warmer/hot climate.

Sem80-88 · 7th April 2015, 16:02

The next episode begins. After two months in the UK it's time to leave the shores once again but this time the old girl want to leave too as her journey here is done and she wants to see other places too.
A final wash and then too the port. And who else is there at the port . A DMC.

My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991-imageuploadedbyteambhp1428402633.711766.jpg

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akshay4587 · 7th April 2015, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Sem80-88

The next episode begins. After two months in the UK it's time to leave the shores once again but this time the old girl want to leave too as her journey here is done and she wants to see other places too.
A final wash and then too the port. And who else is there at the port . A DMC.

Amazing Ride.
Getting her to our shores?
Someone i know is in the process of acquiring a R129 here, i just hope to get an nice ride in it sometime soon.

Sem80-88 · 11th June 2015, 18:14

After travelling to the ports of Hamburg, Antwerp, port said via the Suez Canal Jabel Ali, Gwadar and finally the JNPT the old girl lands on Indian Shores

My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991-imageuploadedbyteambhp1434026656.562694.jpg

jacs · 12th June 2015, 15:13

Sem80-88 - Now we know the true car lover in you. Congrats man.

Wishing her a safe and prestigious ride in India.

Would you mind posting the details on the shipment formalities, costs etc. Could be useful for many in this forum who are onsite and fallen love with their rides

Sem80-88 · 12th June 2015, 20:29

Hi all in Mumbai seawoods area. I have broken down in seawoods west HP petrol pump.
Need a jump start . The battery was down due to car being in shipment for two months. Will be grateful for any help. I am on 09719025800

rehaan2 · 12th June 2015, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Sem80-88

Hi all in Mumbai seawoods area. I have broken down in seawoods west HP petrol pump.
Need a jump start . The battery was down due to car being in shipment for two months.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/mumbai/85070-free-jump-starts-battery-help-exide-batmobile-mumbai-other-cities.html

Sem80-88 · 12th June 2015, 23:25

I am grateful to all to who have helped and called me at this time .
Nikhil, Jatin , Mahesh you made me feel help is always at hand .

Sem80-88 · 13th June 2015, 08:30

First Day of driving in India and the old girl does not seem to like it . Sulking in a corner . Waiting for the shops to open so can get the battery charged up and be on the way to Delhi.Attachment 1381454

Gannu_1 · 13th June 2015, 09:03

Congrats on getting her to India!

Just curious - what is the current odo reading? The instrument cluster shot from Feb 2011 shows 119886 miles.

Sem80-88 · 13th June 2015, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacs

Sem80-88 - Now we know the true car lover in you. Congrats man.

Wishing her a safe and prestigious ride in India.

Would you mind posting the details on the shipment formalities, costs etc. Could be useful for many in this forum who are onsite and fallen love with their rides

The duty paid was ₹ 14,08,889 . Will post the details when back home

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Congrats on getting her to India!

Just curious - what is the current odo reading? The instrument cluster shot from Feb 2011 shows 119886 miles.

The odo today stands at --134,567 miles

Viraat13 · 13th June 2015, 16:41

Hi. First post on your thread. Congratulations for successfully bringing the car over to India. Looks beautiful. Just a slight concern, jump starting can jigger the OVP relay. I suggest you avoid doing that as far as possible.
Hope to see many more pictures of the vehicle!

Sem80-88 · 14th June 2015, 12:14

Well guys the SL certainly did not like coming to India. It has broken a camshaft and now is with Mahesh . Will keep you updated when she gets back on the road . Catching a flight back to Delhi . Not a happy man .

samyakmodi · 14th August 2015, 00:12

Hi buddy

Sorry to hear that the car has broken down yet again

Honestly I've always been in love with the R129s and so wish I could get my hands on something as decent

all the best with the repairs, I've heard they can be quiet nasty at times

2nd April 2015, 23:36	#16
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	Re: My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991 This is probably the epitome of Mercedes-ness and you have done absolute justice to it without going a bit overboard. How do you source the spares? Direct from a Mercedes Dealer (which would be quite costly) or there are more reasonable quality options.
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3rd April 2015, 02:14	#17
Sem80-88 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puranpur/London Posts: 126 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Re: My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991 all the parts are available from the dealers at the present so sourcing is not a problem. The dealer can be expensive for some parts but not all of them. the quality of new parts is not the same as the ones originally fitted to the car in 1991. as you can see from the pictures. the thermostat on the top is the one originally fitted to the car and the one at the bottom is the new one I got from the dealer a few days back. The new one is a lot lighter in weight and the finish is not there. Had the A/C serviced before it leaves the UK for a warmer/hot climate. Attached Thumbnails
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7th April 2015, 16:02	#18
Sem80-88 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puranpur/London Posts: 126 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	The next episode begins. After two months in the UK it's time to leave the shores once again but this time the old girl want to leave too as her journey here is done and she wants to see other places too. A final wash and then too the port. And who else is there at the port . A DMC.
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11th June 2015, 18:14	#20
Sem80-88 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puranpur/London Posts: 126 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	After travelling to the ports of Hamburg, Antwerp, port said via the Suez Canal Jabel Ali, Gwadar and finally the JNPT the old girl lands on Indian Shores
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12th June 2015, 15:13	#21
jacs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 1,047 Times View My Garage	Re: My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991 Sem80-88 - Now we know the true car lover in you. Congrats man. Wishing her a safe and prestigious ride in India. Would you mind posting the details on the shipment formalities, costs etc. Could be useful for many in this forum who are onsite and fallen love with their rides
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12th June 2015, 20:29	#22
Sem80-88 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puranpur/London Posts: 126 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Hi all in Mumbai seawoods area. I have broken down in seawoods west HP petrol pump. Need a jump start . The battery was down due to car being in shipment for two months. Will be grateful for any help. I am on 09719025800
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12th June 2015, 23:25	#24
Sem80-88 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puranpur/London Posts: 126 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	I am grateful to all to who have helped and called me at this time . Nikhil, Jatin , Mahesh you made me feel help is always at hand .
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13th June 2015, 08:30	#25
Sem80-88 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puranpur/London Posts: 126 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991 First Day of driving in India and the old girl does not seem to like it . Sulking in a corner . Waiting for the shops to open so can get the battery charged up and be on the way to Delhi.Attachment 1381454 Last edited by Sem80-88 : 13th June 2015 at 08:31.
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13th June 2015, 09:03	#26
Gannu_1 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Madras Posts: 7,174 Thanked: 20,220 Times	Re: My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991 Congrats on getting her to India! Just curious - what is the current odo reading? The instrument cluster shot from Feb 2011 shows 119886 miles.
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13th June 2015, 16:41	#28
Viraat13 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 787 Thanked: 3,364 Times View My Garage	Re: My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991 Hi. First post on your thread. Congratulations for successfully bringing the car over to India. Looks beautiful. Just a slight concern, jump starting can jigger the OVP relay. I suggest you avoid doing that as far as possible. Hope to see many more pictures of the vehicle!
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14th June 2015, 12:14	#29
Sem80-88 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puranpur/London Posts: 126 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Well guys the SL certainly did not like coming to India. It has broken a camshaft and now is with Mahesh . Will keep you updated when she gets back on the road . Catching a flight back to Delhi . Not a happy man .
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14th August 2015, 00:12	#30
samyakmodi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 994 Thanked: 811 Times	Re: My R129 Mercedes 500SL 1991 Hi buddy Sorry to hear that the car has broken down yet again Honestly I've always been in love with the R129s and so wish I could get my hands on something as decent all the best with the repairs, I've heard they can be quiet nasty at times
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