1985 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

NO RESERVE Convertible

Automatic

WDBBA45C8FA032762

Clear

Gasoline

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE BIDDING!! The item presented on this page is a DONATED ITEM. This item is sold AS IS - WHERE IS! There will be a non-refundable $159.00 processing fee added to your winning bid. If you intend to bid on this item, please review our Seller Statement in our eBay Store. All of the information about this item is from the donor. As with any used vehicle (car, boat, motorhome or motorcycle), you should expect that it may need some maintenance and possible repairs. This item, if applicable, has passed a California Smog Inspection and has been safety inspected. This is a donated item and we have very limited (if any) history on it. As a result, we do not guarantee this item at all. We strongly recommend you inspect this item BEFORE bidding. We also recommend you tow your vehicle away and have it checked out by a certified mechanic before driving - regardless of its condition. If we do not require the vehicle to be towed and you choose to drive your vehicle from our location, then you do so completely at your own risk. To inspect this item, please call 800-407-6013 to arrange. If you have questions about this item, then you must send them through eBay using the "Ask a question" feature. Cars 4 Causes 11401 Garvey Ave El Monte CA 91732 Our Hours for inspections and item pick-up: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm Saturday: 9:00am-4:30pm If you are new to eBay or have never bid on our items before, please send us an email and introduce yourself! In addition to your winning bid, a non-refundable $159.00 processing fee* will be added on ALL transactions. This fee will not be waived. Auction Details: Item Description Payment Questions & Inspections Fees & Taxes New Zero Feedback Bidders Additional Info FAQ's Item Description: About this item: Up for auction is a 1985 Mercedes Benz 380sl roadster, STK#199329 This vehicle comes with a CA SMOG CERTIFICATE. The smog inspection was done on 12-10-2010, Smog Check Certificate Number:WP853241 . This vehicle has been inspected by our mechanic and was found to be in good running and driving condition; however, as with any used car there may be other mechanical issues we are unaware of. The A/C was blowing cold when tested. The paint appears to be in very good condition. The interior looks to be in very good condition. This Mercedes is very nice, someone took excellent care of this vehicle. PLEASE NOTE: In the pictures you will see the radio face plate missing, we do have the face and it will be included with the sale. We do our best to take pictures of all the issues/flaws, so please take the time to view all the pictures posted. This vehicle has a clean California title in hand. The registration is valid until 08-10, per DMV records there are no estimated back fees that we are aware of. Good luck bidding! We do not have a complete mechanical history of this item. We do not guarantee accuracy of any of the statements made about this item. It is the bidder's responsibility to inspect items and acquire any history reports prior to bidding to ensure accuracy of statements provided. A/C Systems: If this item was factory equipped with A/C, due to the temperamental nature of A/C units, we do not guarantee its performance - regardless of its current condition. Mileage: We have listed the mileage as disclosed to us by the donor and have included a picture of the odometer. Unless stated otherwise, we are not disclosing this to be the true and accurate mileage. Misc. Parts: Sometimes items can be missing parts & accessories. This can include, but is not limited to: spare tires, extra keys, knobs, floor mats, trunk carpets, owners manuals or service records, cigarette lighters, exterior trim, registration stickers, etc. By bidding, you understand that we do not compensate for any of these items. Additional Questions about this item: Please send your questions via the "Ask seller question" button. Questions are promptly answered Monday-Friday during business hours. We sometimes answer questions on weekends. Please do not bid if you have urgent questions that have not been answered. International bidders are welcome (on most items), but must email us to be added to our exempted bidders list in order to participate. (Back to top) Payment & Pick-Up Terms: If you win this auction, you will receive an automated email with instructions to ensure a smooth transaction! We request that you respond to this email within 24 hours! Please call our office at 800-407-6013 if you do not receive this email. If we do not hear back from you after 3 days, the item will be relisted. Deposits: We require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours of auction close. You may send the deposit via PayPal, certified funds, credit card (Visa & MasterCard only) or personal check in person (approved by TeleCheck). Full Payment/Balance: Balance is due within 3 days of auction end. If you plan to pick this car up in person within 24 hours, you can pay the full amount (winning bid + non-refundable $159.00 processing fee + $50.00 FOR THE SMOG CHECK + $9.75 SMOG CERTIFICATE FEE) in person. The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due and pick up his/her item within 3 days of the close of the auction. Balance can be paid by credit card, check (processed by TeleCheck) or other certified funds or Paypal. Any other arrangements must be agreed to before bidding. Cars 4 Causes accepts VISA & Mastercard credit cards directly, all other credit cards may be used through Paypal to make payment. For complete details regarding payment options view our Purchase Payment Instructions in our eBay Store. In order to complete all financial transactions and paperwork, the buyer MUST provide a valid form of picture identification (Passport or Driver's License). All financial transactions and paperwork must be completed before the item is released. The item's transfer paperwork must be signed by the buyer prior to pick up or shipping. The shipping company cannot sign for you. If you cannot appear in person to sign these documents we can assist you by fax or email. Pick-Up: We request that you pick-up your item within 5 days. We offer an additional 5 days of storage (10 total) provided you have paid for your item in full. If, after 10 days, you have not picked up your item - a storage fee will be assessed. If, after 30 days, you have not picked up your item - it will be relisted on eBay. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer - we do not offer or arrange shipping! We recommend appointments to pick-up your item. You may make an appointment by calling the office: 800-407-6013. If you are having a shipper pick this item up for you, be aware that ALL paperwork must be completed before we will release the item to the shipper. (Back to top) Inspections & Questions Regarding Vehicles: Any questions regarding this item must be sent through eBay. We document all questions. Emails sent during operating hours Monday through Friday are usually answered the same day. We answer emails during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Although we try to answer on weekends, please do not expect a response to your email during evening or weekend hours. Vehicles are available for inspection by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Inspections must take place PRIOR to bidding and end of auction. Please call 800-407-6013 in order to make an appointment. If you show up without an appointment you will not be allowed to view any vehicles currently for sale. No one under the age of 18 is permitted on our lot. By bidding without formally inspecting this car, you understand that issues overlooked and not described in the description are not grounds for canceling this sale. Your bid is your acceptance of this vehicle AS-IS. (Back to top) Fees and Taxes: We charge a non-refundable $159.00 processing fee on ALL transactions - this fee is in addition to your winning bid. Any sales tax or registration/title fees are the responsibility of the buyer! Please take note of the registration status of this item and if there are back fees. If you purchase an item with back fees - you may or may not be responsible for them depending on where you register the item. If you are purchasing an item with anything other than a clear title - please be very aware that you could have problems titling and/or registering this vehicle outside of California. Paperwork is transferable through the CA DMV. If you are purchasing the item from another state, please check with your local DMV about the requirements for the transfer of a vehicle with the paperwork we are providing. You may be required to apply for and obtain a CA title prior to completing registration in your state. We DO NOT register the vehicles in our name. Our titles are signed over from the donor to us. Please call your local DMV to confirm that you will not have problems registering this item out of state. We will not be responsible should you choose to bid and win without first confirming that the supplied paperwork is good in your home state/country. We DO NOT assist with titling and we DO NOT register these vehicles. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the item will be registered. (Back to top) New Bidders & '0' Feedback Bidders: If you are newly registered with eBay or have zero feedback - please introduce yourself to us by sending us an email via the "Ask a question" feature so we know who you are. (Back to top) Additional Info: Should there be something wrong with this vehicle when you come to pick it up that causes you extra time and/or expenses that you did not account for, note that we do not cover gas, food, lodging, time taken off work or any other expenses incurred. We stress that you ask all questions and do all inspections prior to bidding. Should you choose not to inspect this vehicle, you agree to hold us harmless from any additional unforeseen expenses that you may incur. We reserve the right to end this listing at anytime should the vehicle no longer be available for sale or if we discover a problem with the vehicle that was not disclosed. The following terms of sale apply to all of our auctions. Vehicle inspections are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm and Saturday from 9:00am-3:30pm by APPOINTMENT ONLY at: 11401 Garvey Ave. El Monte CA 91732 *Please be aware that no one under the age of 18 is permitted on our lot. Hours are subject to change. NO APPOINTMENT, NO INSPECTION. After the sale ends, the winning bidder will have 3 days to pay for this item. If you can't pick up this car within 5 days, you must still send full payment within the 3 days...we will hold the item for you (5 days storage included with the sale, after that storage fees will apply) while you make arrangements to pick up this car! This vehicle is sold as a complete vehicle - parts will not be removed or sold separately. This auction will close at its scheduled time to the high bidder (provided the reserve is met) - we will not sell outside of eBay. However, we dol reserve the right to cancel any auction due to listing errors or any other reason. (Back to top) FAQ's: Q: Where can I find a list of Frequently Asked Questions? A: A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found in our eBay store by clicking HERE. We have moved our FAQ's so that they may be more easily updated to best reflect the questions we are receiving. The FAQ's will open in a separate window so you are not directed away from the item you are viewing. (Back to top) PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF SECOND CHANCE OFFERS SENT TO YOU AFTER THIS AUCTION HAS ENDED. IF YOU ARE SENT A SECOND CHANCE OFFER ON THIS, OR ANY OF OUR OTHER ITEMS, CALL US BEFORE SENDING MONEY TO ANYONE TO VERIFY VALIDITY OF THE OFFER! On Jan-04-11 at 18:22:57 PST, seller added the following information: Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser.