1973 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

10704412009211

Gasoline

- All original with original numbers matching engine and drive train. - First registered on 2/2/1973 in Reseda CA. - Most impressive feature is the interior. Seats are mint. No fade or discoloration. - Dash has no cracks - Comes with both hardtop and soft top. - Runs great. Starts first time. Pulls strong without hesitation. - Rides great, no rattles or squeaks - Licensed to Jan 2011. - Clear California title in hand - 203 013 miles on odometer – can not verify if actual - Detachable face plate Clarion DXZ745MP Stereo with 53W x 4 comes with Sirius Satellite radio. Alpine 3 way rear speakers. New front speakers. Sound quality is impressive. - New Bilstein shocks. 2 Front installed. Buyer gets 2 new rear shocks included. - New K&N Air Filter - New metric German high pressure fuel injection hoses and OEM clamps - Bridgestone Potenza RE910 in good condition with 4.5 - 5mm (0.18”) average tread depth left - Spare tire is brand new still showing the rubber pips - Brakes are great. Pads were replaced by the previous owner - Comes with original owners manual, warranty card, emissions booklet, service booklet signed at service intervals, original radio documentation and original tire warranty - Comes with original tools and a Haynes service manual - New fog light lenses and headlight surrounds - New power steering hoses both low and high pressure - Soft top had the majority of the weather stripping replaced. Known faults: - Paint looks great from a distance but shows cracks on the hood and right fender up close - Small piece of chrome peeling on the rear bumper - Ignition key does not open the trunk and key for trunk is missing - The Air conditioner does not blow cold. AC system 100% complete and works, just needs to be recharged. - Soft top rear window slightly dull – please see pictures. I took one specifically from the rear through the window looking out the windshield, so you can be the judge. Not yellow but not crystal clear either. - Center console shows some repairs. - Stereo has a stuck CD that does not eject. It will play that CD but I can not get it out. Radio and Sirius Satelite Radio works fine. - Removable hardtop has a few scratches from handling Overall the car is in good condition, but being 37 years old, it is not perfect and definitely not a show car. I am posting many pictures and listed known faults but ultimately it is up to the buyer to do a detailed inspection in person PRIOR to bidding on this auction. Car is sold as is . The winning bid is what is due. There is no post auction negotiation on the winning bid. $500 non-refundable deposit due within 24 hours after close of auction via Paypal only, the balance is due within 7 days. Paypal or bank guaranteed cashier’s check accepted. If you decide to pay with a cashier’s check, only the actual amount will be accepted and you need to supply the check number prior to pickup, so I can verify that it is legal. Shipping is the buyer’s sole responsibility. I will help with loading. Pick-up preferred.