Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (1972)
for sale
Price: US $1,500.00
Price: US $1,500.00
1972 MERCEDES 350SL/450SL! NO RESERVE!
EARLY VIN
, COLLECTIBLE.
CALIFORNIA SALVAGE TITLE POSSIBLY DUE TO A FENDER BENDER, WHICH AT THE TIME MAY HAVE COST MORE TO FIX THAN THE CAR'S WORTH!
ORIGINAL STOCK CONDITION. DESIRABLE EURO BUMPERS. ADD FLUSH
EURO LIGHTS FOR AN INSTANT CLASSIC LOOK! NO SMOG NEEDED!!
PRODUCTION DATE:
10/71!!
MODEL YEAR:
1972
VIN:
107.044. 12-001339
MILEAGE:
249, 998
SL VALUES:
here
VEHICLE HISTORY:
WAS OWNED BY A LADY WHO MOVED TO BERKELEY FROM ARIZONA A
COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. IT WAS MOSTLY PARKED AFTER THE MOVE. THEY RECENTLY GOT IT
REGISTERED IN CA, SO IT NOW HAS CA REGISTRATION (DMV RETAINED PLATES FOR PROOF
OF INSURANCE).
I HAVE OWNED IT FOR A FEW MONTHS. HAD SEEN IT FOR SALE LAST
YEAR AND WHEN IT WAS ADVERTISED AGAIN I WENT FOR IT! DROVE IT FROM BERKELEY TO
CONCORD. DRIVES STRAIGHT AND SOLID AS A 43 YEAR OLD MERCEDES SHOULD! HAVEN'T
DRIVEN IT SINCE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY BUT HAVE STARTED IT A COUPLE OF TIMES.
INTENDED TO GET IT FIXED BUT
HAVE INVESTED IN A COUPLE OF OTHER PROJECTS - TESTING THE MARKET WITH THIS
LISTING. RELUCTANT TO SELL BUT SELLING SO THAT I CAN
FOCUS ON THE 280SE/9 3.5!
THERE IS SURFACE RUST IN VARIOUS SPOTS, TRUNK, ETC. PAINT IS
FADED, CRACKED, PEELING CLEAR COAT. BOTH
BUMPERS HAVE VISIBLE RUST AND WILL NEED RE-CHROMED. SOME TRIM IS LOOSE OR
MISSING. THE TRUNK LOCK BUTTON IS MISSING AND SOME INTERIOR DOOR CHROME TRIM AS
WELL. INTERIOR WILL NEED MINOR ATTENTION AND A CLEAN UP. I HAVE NO IDEA AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE
SOFT TOP (HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO REMOVE HARDTOP)! PASSENGER EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE - ONLY OPENS FROM INSIDE.
I HAVE SOURCED A TRUNK LOCK AND SOME OF THE DOOR TRIMS AND
WILL INCLUDE THEM (SEE PHOTOS IN LINK BELOW)!
ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PERFORMED WELL DURING
THE DRIVE HERE, THERE ARE NO MAINTENANCE RECORDS (PREVIOUS OWNER THOUGHT IT
'MAY' NEED A TUNE UP OR VALVE JOB DOWN THE ROAD). HAS STARTED ON THE FIRST
ATTEMPT EACH TIME I HAVE TRIED SO FAR! PLEASE SEE ENGINE START VIDEO TAKEN ON JULY 13, 2015 (TODAY). NO VISIBLE OIL DRIPS ON DRIVEWAY SINCE PARKED; A FEW DROPS IN THE CENTER SECTION, UNSURE WHAT THAT IS (SEE VIDEO). PRIOR OWNER REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECENTLY.
THE UNDERSIDE/FLOORING/SILLS LOOK GOOD EXCEPT FOR TRUNK/SPARE WHEEL WELL SECTIONS - PLEASE SEE ALL
PICTURES FOR DETAILS. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL AREAS PHOTOGRAPHED, WILL BE GLAD
TO TAKE MORE PICTURES.
THERE ARE NO OWNER MANUALS OTHER THAN THE PICTURED HAYNES
MANUAL. THERE IS ONE KEY, NO TOOLS OR JACK.
THE CAR IS BEING SOLD “AS-IS”
WITH NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE THE AUCTION IS
OVER.
PAYMENT AND DEPOSIT TO BE PAID IN CASH, AT THE BANK OR BY
WIRE FUNDS, WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS, AFTER AUCTION ENDS.
SHIPPING CHARGES IF APPLICABLE ARE BUYER'S
RESPONSIBILITY. I WILL COOPERATE WITH
YOUR TRANSPORTER TO GET THE CAR PICKED UP. VEHICLE MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 7
BUSINESS DAYS OF FINAL PAYMENT.
TITLE TO THIS VEHICLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED VIA A LICENSED
CALIFORNIA DMV DEALER – THERE WILL BE A DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE OF $200 ADDED
AND PAYABLE WITH THE WINNING BID AMOUNT.
THE CAR MAY BE SOLD THROUGH OTHER MARKETING VENUES - I HAVE
A RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON.
BEST OF LUCK!
PICS:
here
MERCEDES 450SL 350SL
DIRECT LINK TO PICTURES AND VIDEOS:
here
Design Dilemma: Shaping the 107:
here
Inspiration:
here -benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/classic/hot-ride-the-500-sl-rallye-in-the-californian-desert/?csref=_sm:in_fbk_pc
update: 2015-07-14
Used |
“Starts, runs, drives - Needs mechanical and cosmetic restoration- sold AS-IS” |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 1070441200133 | Year: | 1972 |
Interior Color: | Blue | Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Model: | SL-Class |
Transmission: | Automatic | Trim: | Convertible Hardtop |
Body Type: | Convertible | Engine: | V8 4.5L |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Drive Type: | RWD |
Vehicle Title: | Salvage | Mileage: | 249,998 |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Blue |