The buyer of this car should be required to present it to a recognised expert annually to verify that it _hasn't_ become the world's most sacrilegious donor car! Truly an iron fist in a velvet glove....
5:35 The perfect example of why Chris is a genuine car guy, not just doing it for a job. “I spend my life exposing myself to shit I can’t afford” AMEN!
@@TheDoosh79 Not really, he’s done well for himself and is able to daily a 911. Which I assume he comfortably affords or afforded if bought outright. If he’s used finance to pay for it (or a portion of it) then I assume that payment is what he’s comfortable paying and wouldn’t want to pay more for another vehicle. Even if he’s bought it outright, we don’t know his other financial commitments (might be buying a house or setting up a business for examples) so couldn’t afford unnecessary outgoings at the minute.
I hope Chris made all the money in the world from TG but I cannot help noticing how much more relaxed, more like the Chris of old he comes off ever since that ship has sailed. Good for him.
Hello Chris. Great video! I remember around 1999, when the silver SL 73 was being tested by newsrooms in Croatia. Most of the journalists then drove 300 km/h + for the first time.
I have an R129 SL500 1996 with 7,000m from new…lovely thumping V8 and this era of Mercedes are just the epitome of engineering excellence at that time.
@@axe2grind244 Ha no…it was kept in a storage facility in Osaka, Japan. When it was imported into the U.K. in 2021 it had 4,000m at that point and I’ve added another 3,000m since with a couple of blasts across to mainland Europe. There are some amazing old school Mercs and BMW’s that are starting to make their way out of Japan in recent years.
"I spend my life exposing myself to shit I can't afford". I felt that... I really felt that Chris. Thank you so much for sharing your universe with us. Blessings mate!
Chris you should check the SL made by CRB! CRB is a garage I am working with and they have built an insane SL which is the result of a former McLaren designer and a former Mercedes f1 mechanic
When i went to Brunei, you'd see the Sultan on TV performing various civic duties and attending meetings etc, he'd often be seen arriving in this car. I think this was his preferred daily driver car. I even saw him fly past when i was out and about, the police scream ahead on their motorcycles and hold the traffic, and he comes belting along at 100mph in this thing
@@Escygt Brunei is a tiny place. I'm obviously generalising when I say daily driver because he obviously didn't go out every single day and he has lots of other cars But i did see him out in this car.
Funny thing which is almost sure is that the sultan probably had 5 or even 10 of these SL73, especially if you say it was one of his favourites cars. He is very well known of buying multiple “copies” of every car the family owned, even the most limited ones, usually coming in different and very special trims, you can find incredible stories about his rare bespoken vehicles.
Chris should review the mercedes benz sl made by CRB. It looks a litlle bit... Well... Diferent, but the car is one of the best sounding pieces of engeniering, and it drives great. Its a super cool project
The mono wiper is so mesmerizing. I had one. It makes the little cog pattern of the water droplets that it misses at its base. It’s the only innovation in wiper technology, since the invention of the wipers, in my opinion.
On the E class E240 4 speed manual saloon was great. You can see it trying to wipe the corners as much as possible. Good old days. Now it's just a lot of half arsed junk around 😂
Love these R129s. There used to be a black SL73 at an office I worked at. It sounded menacing and brutal. It belonged to John Frankenheimer, director of Grand Prix and Ronin. Legendary car for a legendary car guy.
I'm a privileged owner of a W220 S65 AMG, 6L V12, 612PS and 1000Nm... and I know for fact that I wouldn't mind having that 73 parked next to it!!! What a car!!! That SL is Vito Corleone, and mine is Michael Corleone... :)
Had a R129 SL500 back in my UK days. Black with grey interior and AMG deep dish alloys. Lovely car, Very solid Pulled strong on the motorway late at night with 4 on board… good memories..
R129 SL is one of my favorite Mercedes models on looks alone and that car is the ultimate dream sleeper. 🖤 Hope no-one fecks it up my tearing the engine out. Also love seeing Chris being his relaxed self in these kinds of more casual reviews.
Lovely car. The thing that makes the Brunei cars *even* rarer is that they are RHD - the others are all LHD. One very small point about having twin chromed AMG tailpipes - it's quite true that these weren't standard on any other model (including the SL60), but back in the day Mercedes listed the back box as an accessory part for any R129. Extremely rare to see one though as they were very expensive at the time. Back in 2006 I managed to negotiate a bargain price on a 'new old stock' one gathering dust on a shelf in Germany 🙂
I really can’t help myself😖. Thumbnail says “Powered by a Zonda engine”. Pagani don’t make engines🤦🏻♂️. Mental health satisfied so now I can say I bloody love that Merc. Such a gorgeous body🤤
Hi Chris, glad to have you back. So glad you got rid of the deadwood that you had hung round your neck. Looking forward, (back???), to more of the old Chris.
There was a time you were driving, man. I am nostalgic of Drivers’ republic… This video reminds me how much time has been flying since that holly period…
Drove the RenTech version of this a few years back with the same 7.3, was an absolute hoot to drive and the 5G-Tronic trans had a fantastic tune in it, it banged gears with crisp shifts.
As the Americans say, "there is no replacement for displacement. "... Great car, and curious to see that the W210 E55 got a lot of that interior... i really miss that mecanical door shut. When things were made with pride and to last.
These kinds of car reviews from Britain are usually far too scripted and with desperate searches for unusual phrases. Annoying and pointless often. But this video and the host are excellent. Spot on beginning to end. So natural and appropriate for the car. I’m so impressed and now subscribed.
Remember when we were at the AMG factory years back and we saw one of the Sultan of Bruneis S73 T AMG in for service, back when AMG was more of a skunkworks rather than just a spec level
Used to have R129 500SL 326 PS (240kW) in white color, MAE rims (OZ Racing) 10.5J in front 265/35/18 - 12.5J in rear 285/30/18 Michelins, MAE exhaust and AMG steering wheel.Such a cool car... 😉
This is very very special. Love when Chris gets his hands on the special stuff. Makes my day because I know he thouroughly basking in it as I would. What a beast!
Care to elaborate on your last sentence? I am a delighted owner of a 2017 GLA45 AMG. It is a true AMG, meaning it was built in a separate factory than a standard GLA. I’m in my 40’s and have owned around 20 cars in my lifetime thus far (VW, BMW, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Chrysler) and the Mercedes is easily the most solid vehicle I have ever driven. It is safe, reliable, (very) fast, sounds amazing. It is practical, efficient, and the 4matic AWD system keeps the vehicle stable in any conditions, or climate (Canada). I appreciate all auto makers out there, so I’m always intrigued when someone paints any one of them with such a broad brush. Cheers :)
@@Carlos_8782their designs are boring and they’ve lost their way with this more power way more weight philosophy. They also dont make a single rwd car anymore which is just sad. People used to buy AMGs for a v8 that couldnt put its power down in a fun way
@@ForkInTheButtI can’t speak to the 63 too much, but I do know that the M133 2.0 in my 45 punches way above its weight class (375 hp, 0-60 in about 4s). I get the old cliche “no replacement for displacement”…but maybe there actually is? I mean.. 32mpg while embarrassing most V8’s on the road makes a guy go all warm and fuzzy inside. Also, looks are subjective, and I personally don’t have much of an issue with their designs, in general.
@Carlos_8782 I've had 4cyl turbo cars making 900hp. The issue isn't power from a 4cyl. It's just that high power 4 bangers have always been a budget tuner car sort of motor. Putting a high hp 4 banger in a Merc is like putting an LS in a Ford. It gives it an identity crisis.
Please make more videos, this could become such a massive platform, I listen to the podcast and watch every video……. With top gear now gone this helps easy the pain
The best scenario for this rare Mercedes is someone who loves driving his cars and not just keeping them as garage queens to buy the SL73 AMG and use it as much as possible
SL73 + Chris Harris = Drop everything I'm doing immediately! There simply is not enough high quality footage of the legendary M120 V12 Variants. S70, S72, S73 AMGs; as well the 7.3 and 7.4L variants from Brabus and Renntech, respectively. 🔥
Brabus and Renntech built a couple of R129s with a 7.4ltr. Cars had 545hp back then. Monstrous. Owners spent over 200k for the car and upgrade(suspension as well)
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what an absolute beauty of a car 😍
Whoa, what are you doing here?
what an absolute beauty of a comment 😍
you get it
What and absolute beast of a car. Dont make them like they used to
Did your guide dog tell you that? It looks standard. Even the cover over the engine could be faked for £20
As great as Zonda's are, it would be a crime against humanity to tear apart such a gorgeous R129 SL.
Is it gorgeous ?
Looks more like the ultimate sleeper car to me
It needs to stay as it is.
Ripping it to pieces would be a travesty.
I actually like this sort of thing more than a Zonda tbh.
The buyer of this car should be required to present it to a recognised expert annually to verify that it _hasn't_ become the world's most sacrilegious donor car! Truly an iron fist in a velvet glove....
Zonda is the lamest car company on earth.
5:35 The perfect example of why Chris is a genuine car guy, not just doing it for a job.
“I spend my life exposing myself to shit I can’t afford” AMEN!
Although a bit tongue in cheek coming from someone who runs a GT3 Touring as a daily snotter!
Erm, he CAN afford them.
@@TheDoosh79exactly 😂
@@TheDoosh79 Not really, he’s done well for himself and is able to daily a 911.
Which I assume he comfortably affords or afforded if bought outright. If he’s used finance to pay for it (or a portion of it) then I assume that payment is what he’s comfortable paying and wouldn’t want to pay more for another vehicle. Even if he’s bought it outright, we don’t know his other financial commitments (might be buying a house or setting up a business for examples) so couldn’t afford unnecessary outgoings at the minute.
how much?
It's not powered by a zonda engine, zonda is powered by this engine
Exactly. Zonda is powered by a Mercedes engine!
Its like when people call the R8 V10 a Lambo engine.
its a beefed up M120
its a beefed up M120
He knows that!
Could watch Harris all day… these videos are never long enough
Totally agree !!!!!👍🇦🇺
We've got some long ones in store!
It's all top drawer! don't keep us waiting too long for more. Please.@@collectingcars
The build quality on the R129 SL is superb whichever model you buy. A very special car.
Except for the plastic. That’s all is brittle and breaks
I hope Chris made all the money in the world from TG but I cannot help noticing how much more relaxed, more like the Chris of old he comes off ever since that ship has sailed. Good for him.
I can't agree more. Apart from the ship sailing part. That thing sank like a stone.
yea someone free Chris from top gear. Hope he makes his bag for a few more years and returns to us
@@quincylinder9738 it‘s been canceled. That‘s what I was alluding to wirh my original post.
oh damn i didnt even see. Well im not glad it was because of a pretty serious crash. But I am happy hes back. @@sebastiankaiser5165
Is Chris not with TG anymore?
Chris, if you liked the SL 73, you really should check what the chaps at CRB are doing, mind blowing!
Bruno Sacco designed the most iconic looking Mercedes vehicles.
"Why do i do this? I spend my life exposing my life to sh*t i can't afford!"
Co-feels Mr. Harris 😂
What is ownership? He gets loaner cars that I can’t afford. Loaner ship?
@@NewCastleIndianathat’s car is priceless…. he’s comparing it to zonda’s lol…. gives u an idea of the price category it falls jnton
@@plopplop1984 ok, so at least 13,000. got it! 🙂
Agree, this is one of the best looking MBs and it would be a shame to gut it for a zonda.
No SL73s are having their engines harvested to power Zonda's.
People are just dumb. The R129 looks better then any screaming for attention zonda which are cool cars but more for the Vitrine then a garage.
Hello Chris. Great video! I remember around 1999, when the silver SL 73 was being tested by newsrooms in Croatia. Most of the journalists then drove 300 km/h + for the first time.
A bit weird when this sl73 looks pre '95. Odd looking car in my opinion, sl73 but still...
@@vladimirgeorgiev8126this is a facelift car with Gen I AMG kit. Could be ordered with either kit by request (especially if youre from the BRF)
Im the biggest Zonda fan, but this is cooler to me than a Zonda.
Yeah I think it kinda is. My dream is a Zonda R.....and a private race track, but this? This is like the super car Lotus Carlton.
Chris, you should check the SL made by CRB! It's a monster, 770 HP!
I have an R129 SL500 1996 with 7,000m from new…lovely thumping V8 and this era of Mercedes are just the epitome of engineering excellence at that time.
Wow….that has got to be one of the lowest mileage R129s in the world. Did you find this in a retirement community in Florida or Arizona lol?
@@axe2grind244 Ha no…it was kept in a storage facility in Osaka, Japan. When it was imported into the U.K. in 2021 it had 4,000m at that point and I’ve added another 3,000m since with a couple of blasts across to mainland Europe. There are some amazing old school Mercs and BMW’s that are starting to make their way out of Japan in recent years.
@@NickForest999 There is a rare, low mileage example of every cool car ever made sitting in a garage in Japan it seems lol. Well done m8
It's all about them cars from Japan. Particularly no rust issues
Love the japanese people for taking good care of stuff, in Germany cars like these end in the press @@axe2grind244
I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't know this car existed until this video - what a thing! Amazing!
there's a 70 too.
@@asr1143 Nope, didn't know that either! I need to read a book...
@@harpersneil - Charles Ironside had the other RHD SL73 for sale 12 years ago. Think it sold for £30k.
Your not alone 🥴 but I'm sure like me your glad it exists 😄
@@tonycole6877 Abso-bloody-lutely! 👍🏻
Chris, you must try the SL 73 from CRB garage !! It's an absolute beast of a car ... it will blow your mind !!
Dear lord what a monster that was back then (still is). Seriously cool car.
What a beautiful example and in my perfect specification......no modern car could give me as much envy as I have for this !
"I spend my life exposing myself to shit I can't afford". I felt that... I really felt that Chris. Thank you so much for sharing your universe with us. Blessings mate!
Chris you should check the SL made by CRB!
CRB is a garage I am working with and they have built an insane SL which is the result of a former McLaren designer and a former Mercedes f1 mechanic
ruclips.net/video/UwcD9VjWRMQ/видео.htmlsi=Hva5c4Ow9QT1zJI6
Any links? Can’t seem to find anything on CRB?
as a few people mention Chris, if you can you should check the SL from CRB ,stunning car and it is a beast
When i went to Brunei, you'd see the Sultan on TV performing various civic duties and attending meetings etc, he'd often be seen arriving in this car. I think this was his preferred daily driver car. I even saw him fly past when i was out and about, the police scream ahead on their motorcycles and hold the traffic, and he comes belting along at 100mph in this thing
Not sure this checks out, it's done 2000km
@@Escygt Brunei is a tiny place. I'm obviously generalising when I say daily driver because he obviously didn't go out every single day and he has lots of other cars But i did see him out in this car.
He probably disconnects the speed sensor for resale values! 🤣@@crazyfroggie6546
Funny thing which is almost sure is that the sultan probably had 5 or even 10 of these SL73, especially if you say it was one of his favourites cars. He is very well known of buying multiple “copies” of every car the family owned, even the most limited ones, usually coming in different and very special trims, you can find incredible stories about his rare bespoken vehicles.
@@correzzana1992 very possibly.
If I don’t drive my M156 for a few weeks I tend to appreciate it more. I have a 735hp Holden but the Mercedes puts the package together.
As an owner of 2 R129 500s.
This is the car dreams are made of. Thanks for this so much!! Love it!
Glad you like it!
I HATE it when people say 7.3 Benz’s are “powered by a Zonda Engine” No. Zondas are powered by an AMG engine. 💯
Hi Chris, next video should be about the SL made by CRB! Check it out as that is mindblowing! Love your passion and hard work in the automotive space!
I second that Chris, absolute monster of a car
Hola soy Fernando desde argentina, lo conozco a claudio (CRB) y todos sus trabajos son impecables. Buen año!!.
Can anyone help me find that CRB SL and check it out? unless it's a joke :D
@@DzigiHarmonikas youtube.com/@crbmotorsports907?si=hpl54eJgkBi3lyQx
@@DzigiHarmonikas check crb sl600 project mistico v12
This car reminded me of a black BMW 850CSi I saw in a video a couple of years ago, both running a V12 and look absolutely amazing.
Ah the R129. Peak Merc right there.
And this beast, wow.
Absolutely love this, its a " if you know you know" kind of car. This has Neil Cliffords name written all over it.👍👏
I had a renntech 7.4L R129 SL a few years ago. Can confirm how epic they are.
Chris, I was drawn to your authenticity the first time I saw you many years ago. You’re even better these days. 👍
Glad you enjoyed!
We had the pleasure of working on it - what an amazing car 🙏
Too bad you guys couldn´t find the AMG engine stamp, as i was told.
Beautiful and very special.
Chris you should check the SL made by CRB! Please please!!!
More of this please! Long live Chris Harris on cars.
Lots more in store!
cars back then were so much more fun and had like a soul i cant describe it but i love to drive old cars
Chris should review the mercedes benz sl made by CRB. It looks a litlle bit... Well... Diferent, but the car is one of the best sounding pieces of engeniering, and it drives great. Its a super cool project
The King of cars
I had an SL60 - the car immediately 'under' this one - a 6L AMG V8. I called it the rocket. Great car.
Always lusted after an SL73 though...
You had the better car unless you lived near an autobahn. The extra weight in the nose does not do the V12 SL any favours on a twisty road.
That single wiper is so so Epic
The mono wiper is so mesmerizing. I had one. It makes the little cog pattern of the water droplets that it misses at its base. It’s the only innovation in wiper technology, since the invention of the wipers, in my opinion.
On the E class E240 4 speed manual saloon was great. You can see it trying to wipe the corners as much as possible. Good old days. Now it's just a lot of half arsed junk around 😂
I’m so happy CH is back on RUclips. He should never have left.
Love these R129s. There used to be a black SL73 at an office I worked at. It sounded menacing and brutal. It belonged to John Frankenheimer, director of Grand Prix and Ronin. Legendary car for a legendary car guy.
Thanks for driving up the value before I can buy one. There was a mint SL73 for sale a few years ago for just over $100K, and it sat and sat unbought…
M8 that ship sailed a couple of years ago when the amg craze started
wasnt a big fan of whatever car show you were on, but this youtube channel is amazing and really shows your passion.
I love how enthusiastic he is when he gets behind the wheel of any car let alone incredible motors like this!
Watched him for years! Great to watch ✌🏼
harris content left right and centre and im all here for it.
keep. it. coming.
I'm a privileged owner of a W220 S65 AMG, 6L V12, 612PS and 1000Nm... and I know for fact that I wouldn't mind having that 73 parked next to it!!! What a car!!!
That SL is Vito Corleone, and mine is Michael Corleone... :)
Had a R129 SL500 back in my UK days.
Black with grey interior and AMG deep dish alloys.
Lovely car,
Very solid
Pulled strong on the motorway late at night with 4 on board… good memories..
Timeless classic. What a thing 🔥💯❤
I'm so happy Chris doesn't bother with RUclips intro's. Intro's do my head in.
R129 SL is one of my favorite Mercedes models on looks alone and that car is the ultimate dream sleeper. 🖤
Hope no-one fecks it up my tearing the engine out.
Also love seeing Chris being his relaxed self in these kinds of more casual reviews.
Soon as saw Chris Harris I’m hooked !
Probably my favourite looking Mercedes.Stunning car
Lovely car. The thing that makes the Brunei cars *even* rarer is that they are RHD - the others are all LHD. One very small point about having twin chromed AMG tailpipes - it's quite true that these weren't standard on any other model (including the SL60), but back in the day Mercedes listed the back box as an accessory part for any R129. Extremely rare to see one though as they were very expensive at the time. Back in 2006 I managed to negotiate a bargain price on a 'new old stock' one gathering dust on a shelf in Germany 🙂
Best content on RUclips this year 👌 someone tell the bbc to give Chris half hour slots where top gear used to be
I thought the SL60 we had in recently was a beast, but this, the SL73, a monster! Love it!
Absolute dream car, its nice finally seeing an actual video about it and showing how incredible it is
That's quite a thing. I even like the bronze grille slats & silver wheels. Epic
I always enjoy a Chris Harris video. My favourite is from way back when he bought his brand new white M3!
I really can’t help myself😖. Thumbnail says “Powered by a Zonda engine”. Pagani don’t make engines🤦🏻♂️. Mental health satisfied so now I can say I bloody love that Merc. Such a gorgeous body🤤
Hi Chris, glad to have you back. So glad you got rid of the deadwood that you had hung round your neck.
Looking forward, (back???), to more of the old Chris.
100% No more Paddy and Fred and the other guys he’s had on teams calls recently
@@TheWhooah lol. I didn't want to say it out loud but yes.
@@gottliebdee263 😂 they were misjudged
@@TheWhooah Misguided more like.
Brilliant work Chris- we want more content like this mate!
Chris you should check the SL made by CRB!
There was a time you were driving, man. I am nostalgic of Drivers’ republic…
This video reminds me how much time has been flying since that holly period…
Chris you need to do a video on this CRB SL, christ almighty!
Am I the only one who likes this more than a Zonda?
Yes.
You are not alone my brother!
Only a couple of warning lights on the dash too!
Drove the RenTech version of this a few years back with the same 7.3, was an absolute hoot to drive and the 5G-Tronic trans had a fantastic tune in it, it banged gears with crisp shifts.
It's called THE HAMMER for a reason ;)
As the Americans say, "there is no replacement for displacement. "...
Great car, and curious to see that the W210 E55 got a lot of that interior... i really miss that mecanical door shut. When things were made with pride and to last.
These kinds of car reviews from Britain are usually far too scripted and with desperate searches for unusual phrases. Annoying and pointless often.
But this video and the host are excellent. Spot on beginning to end. So natural and appropriate for the car.
I’m so impressed and now subscribed.
Chris you should check the SL made by CRB!!!
Love that car, the styling just looks so, so good…
A good friend of mine bought a former Sultan of Brunei R129 SL. This is just gorgeous.
Best car video for starting 2024 bar none.
Remember when we were at the AMG factory years back and we saw one of the Sultan of Bruneis S73 T AMG in for service, back when AMG was more of a skunkworks rather than just a spec level
Personally, I'd rather break the Zonda to fix the merc.
The 80's to early 90's mercs were just cool.
AMG Hammer, 190e Evo, 560 SEC 👌🏽
Touché
Used to have R129 500SL 326 PS (240kW) in white color, MAE rims (OZ Racing) 10.5J in front 265/35/18 - 12.5J in rear 285/30/18 Michelins, MAE exhaust and AMG steering wheel.Such a cool car... 😉
This is very very special. Love when Chris gets his hands on the special stuff. Makes my day because I know he thouroughly basking in it as I would. What a beast!
Looks so clean and subtle meanwhile underneath hiding that huge V12. Shame Mercedes lost their touch entirely.
Care to elaborate on your last sentence? I am a delighted owner of a 2017 GLA45 AMG. It is a true AMG, meaning it was built in a separate factory than a standard GLA. I’m in my 40’s and have owned around 20 cars in my lifetime thus far (VW, BMW, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, Ford, Chrysler) and the Mercedes is easily the most solid vehicle I have ever driven. It is safe, reliable, (very) fast, sounds amazing. It is practical, efficient, and the 4matic AWD system keeps the vehicle stable in any conditions, or climate (Canada). I appreciate all auto makers out there, so I’m always intrigued when someone paints any one of them with such a broad brush. Cheers :)
@@Carlos_8782their designs are boring and check the new c63…with a 4 cylinder…
@@Carlos_8782their designs are boring and they’ve lost their way with this more power way more weight philosophy. They also dont make a single rwd car anymore which is just sad. People used to buy AMGs for a v8 that couldnt put its power down in a fun way
@@ForkInTheButtI can’t speak to the 63 too much, but I do know that the M133 2.0 in my 45 punches way above its weight class (375 hp, 0-60 in about 4s). I get the old cliche “no replacement for displacement”…but maybe there actually is? I mean.. 32mpg while embarrassing most V8’s on the road makes a guy go all warm and fuzzy inside. Also, looks are subjective, and I personally don’t have much of an issue with their designs, in general.
@Carlos_8782 I've had 4cyl turbo cars making 900hp. The issue isn't power from a 4cyl. It's just that high power 4 bangers have always been a budget tuner car sort of motor. Putting a high hp 4 banger in a Merc is like putting an LS in a Ford. It gives it an identity crisis.
Please make more videos, this could become such a massive platform, I listen to the podcast and watch every video……. With top gear now gone this helps easy the pain
The best scenario for this rare Mercedes is someone who loves driving his cars and not just keeping them as garage queens to buy the SL73 AMG and use it as much as possible
Now that’s a proper, proper car
SL73 + Chris Harris = Drop everything I'm doing immediately!
There simply is not enough high quality footage of the legendary M120 V12 Variants. S70, S72, S73 AMGs; as well the 7.3 and 7.4L variants from Brabus and Renntech, respectively. 🔥
Great content as always with Chris , keep up with the BENZ videos please :))) there are so many icons like this one with limited productions ..
What a beautifully understated looking motor with a preposterous engine, the stuff dreams are made of
That thumbnail is a good click bait, I thought he was going to send it sideways. Stunning car.
I own a 98 c43 and it’s a joy to drive. I cant even imagine how awesome this thing is
“I’ve spent my life exposing myself to shit I can’t afford”. Quote of the year and it’s only January.
Way cooler than a Zonda.....so have the Zonda as the donor car !
That had to be the biggest windshield wiper until the Cyber Truck came along. Love this car.
Love this. I think if you have a Zonda, you may have other cars to enjoy why you wait for a new engine however 😂
I LOVE that you said (and wrote) foot-pounds, and not pounds-feet or similar nonsense
FFS, woke up and want a black SL now 😭
Absolutely the all the adjectives Chris .. fabulous review .. love it ! Know the cars well and its pedigree !
Brabus and Renntech built a couple of R129s with a 7.4ltr. Cars had 545hp back then. Monstrous. Owners spent over 200k for the car and upgrade(suspension as well)
Brabus had 582hp as I remember
Brabus never had a 7.4 only Carlsson had it back then.
Peak benz that. I've always wanted a 600 with a manual and equal length headers. Thankfully there's swap kits available now!
"I spend my life exposing myself to stuff i cant afford" is really the best way to live
Pan roof! in the 1990's ? ? way ahead of it's time.
One will cost u 10k now if u can find one and only fits certain model years...