1974 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible

V 8

Automatic

10704412018747

Clear

Gasoline

I bought this 450SL 4 years ago, I have done many to restore it, including many little things. It now has a new soft top. And most of the rust is fixed, except the bottom and the right rear wheel wall.But I found coolant on the ground a few weeks ago after driving it in the neighborhood, its leaking from the engine somewhere. Due to aging, health issue, and ability. I could not continue with the restoration work anymore. ( I was thinking to paint it before the summer, before I found it leaking) The car is not road worthy, should be treat as having a blown head gasket or intake manifold gasket, I have not start it again since I found it leaking a few weeks ago.I don't want to start the engine at this time, because when gasket failed, there is no telling where the coolant will go, coolant could be inside the cylinders.Selling it cheap to recover the space for a children's pool for my grandsons. Please pick it up asap, and please don't buy if you are not sure you can arrange shipment. Please let me know if you have any questions.Its has a brand new battery ($100 from Walmart), bought a few weeks ago. Additional info, the coolant seems was leaking down from the front of the engine behind the belts at that time a few weeks ago. Could be from the weakest point in the intake manifold gasket. I cranked the engine a couple of time after I saw the coolant on the driveway, but it would start. It should start up easy normally. Engine has not been overheated because I didn't drive it long enough in the neighborhood streets. FYI, the AC condenser leaks, I always drive it with the top down, so its not an issue for me.