The market at this point appears to value the late R107 more than an early R129.

I suspect it's the viewpoint that the R107 is a simpler car.

The hydraulics on a R129 can cost up to $6k to refurbish. You can do it yourself for around $2k for the parts. Do a search, there are also rebuilders that sell a set of rams for much less. The manual R107 top is a welcome setup by comparision.

There's lots more support for the R107 for the hobbyist, due it's sheer numbers and long life.

I own a R107, and have wheel time in a R129, as a good friend has one.

If it were a cost no object equation, the R129 is a real kick! However, since I have neither deep pockets, nor a personal mechanic, I'm much happier with my R107!

Both are great cars, and offer much the same experience.

Two points, for the R129, get the V-8!, and the older R107s are all up for some serious maintance work, like front end joints and rubber replacement, which needs to be factored into the price.

Jim

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