Print this listing 1971 MERCEDES 280SL, RUST-FREE, BEAUTIFUL OLDER RESTORATION, PERFECT MECHANICALyaztec automotive inc2071 Airport Industrial Park Dr.Marietta, GA 30060Call Us Today(770) 541-7800Ask Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1971Make: Mercedes-BenzModel: SL-ClassVIN: 11304412021786Mileage: 89521Transmission: AutomaticEngine: 6 Cylinder, 2.8 LExterior Color: RedInterior Color: BlackTitle: Clear Description YAZTEC AUTOMOTIVE INC IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS BEAUTIFUL AND RUST-FREE 1971 MERCEDES 280SL WITH ONLY 89,521 MILES FOR SALE. 1971 WAS THE LAST YEAR AND THE MOST DESIRABLE YEAR FOR THIS SERIES WITH ONLY 830 UNITS PRODUCED. THIS CAR IS FINISHED IN THE ORIGINAL COLOR OF SIGNAL RED WITH BLACK HARDTOP AND HUBCAPS (FACTORY OPTION), BLACK SOFT TOP, AND INTERIOR. THE PREVIOUS TENNESSEE OWNER ( OWNED THE CAR SINCE 1997) HAD SPENT NEARLY $18,000.00 IN MECHANICAL AND COSMETIC RESTORATION WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS. IT IS NOT A SHOW CAR. IN OUR OPINION, THE CAR HAS A HIGH "DRIVER QUALITY" PAINT WITH MINIMAL FLAWS. MECHANICALLY, YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER ONE ON THE MARKET FOR OUR ASKING PRICE. PLEASE VIEW THE SPECIFICATION AND LIST OF WORK DONE ON THE CAR IN THE LAST 10 YEARS AND LESS THAN 2,000 MILES BELOW ( WE HAVE MOST OF THE RECEIPTS ) : VIN: 11304412021786 ENGINE NUMBER: 130.983.12.014748 ( ORIGINAL ENGINE) HEAD NUMBER: 130.016.1101 THE DATA TAG NUMBERS ( IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT): 426 491 503 515 568H 040 G 6 113044 12 7 0 60532 06 360 568: SIGNAL RED (EXTERIOR COLOR) 040: BLACK ( HARDTOP AND HUBCAPS) * COMPLETE ENGINE REBUILD INCLUDING NEW PISTONS, RINGS, GASKETS, TIMING CHAIN, COMPLETE VALVE JOB, ETC. PERFORMED IN SEPTEMBER 2008.. .......................( $4,790.00) * R AND R TRANSMISSION IN MARCH 2000................( $2,472.86) * REPLACED ORIGINAL BEHR A/C UNIT THAT NEVER WORKED PROPERLY WITH A SIMILAR UNDER-DASH UNIT THAT WORKS GREAT ( WE STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL UNIT, CONDENSOR, AND ALL OTHER COMPONENTS THAT WE INCLUDE-SEE PHOTO) IN SEPTEMBER 2011 ..........................................( $ 1,717.62) * NEW PAINT IN OCTOBER 2000..............................( $ 4,000.00) * NEW "TEXT" SEAT COVERS IN JUNE 2000..............( $ 950.00 ) * NEW GERMAN CARPET IN IN JUNE 2006................( $ 600.00 ) * REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS IN MARCH 2001..........( $ 258.00 ) * NEW TIRES IN MARCH 2011..................................( $806.59 ) * REPAIRED ORIGINAL BECKER RADIO OCTOBER 2000( $59.54 ) * NEW SOFT TOP MAY 2012.....................................( $950.00 ) * NEW TRUNK MAT MAY 2012...................................( $94.81 ) * NEW COCO MATS JULY 2000..................................( $101.95) PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND VIEW THE 79 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES BEFORE BIDDING. WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE ALL THE GOOD AND BAD. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (770)-541-7800 OR EMAIL: yaztec@bellsouth.net . HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION: EXTERIOR: THIS SL HAS A RUST-FREE BODY AND UNDER-CARRIAGE. THE ORIGINAL FLOORS, INNER AND OUT SILLS, AND THE AREA AROUND THE TRAILING ARMS ARE SOLID. THE TRUNK FLOOR HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A CORRECT TRUNK PAN. SOME OF THE WELDS COULD HAVE BEEN DONE BETTER BUT NOT TOO BAD. THE 10 YEAR OLD PAINT IS SHINNY AND HAS A DEEP FINISH. THERE ARE A FEW MICRO SCRATCHES AND CHIPS THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED. IN OUR OPINION, THIS CAR HAS A HIGH DRIVER QUALITY PAINT. THE DOORS, TRUNK, AND HOOD OPEN AND CLOSE AS THEY SHOULD. THE HOOD MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT AS IT LINES UP CLOSER TO THE FENDER AT THE LEFT SIDE. THE HOOD WAS REMOVED FOR ENGINE REBUILD. THE MIS-ALIGNMENT OF THE HOOD WILL CAUSE THE PAINT AT THE EDGE OF THE HOOD TO GET CHIPPED. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON WITH THESE CARS. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS, MISC. TRIM, AND THE GRILL ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE GRILL SURROUND HAS A SMALL DIMPLE IN IT. THE TAILLIGHT BEZELS HAVE SOME LIGHT PITTING BUT NOT TOO BAD. THE CURVED CHROME FINISHER ON TOP OF THE BOOT LID ( WHERE CONVERIBLE TOP FOLDS) HAS SOME SCRATCHES AT RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS. ALSO, THE PAINT ADJACENT TO THESE AREAS HAVE SOME CHIPS BUT NOT TOO BAD. THIS IS CAUSED BY NOT OPENING AND CLOSING THE SOFT TOP FRAME PROPERLY. ALL GLASS, LIGHT LENSES, ETC. LOOK GREAT. THE WINDSHIELD HAS COUPLE OF VERY LIGHT SCUFF MARKS CAUSED BY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE ORIGINAL BLACK HUBCAPS HAVE SOME SMALL CURB RASH. THE SOFT TOP IS BRAND NEW. YOU HAVE TO BE VERY CAUTIOUS AND FAMILIAR WITH THE WAY IT FOLDS DOWN OR OTHERWISE YOU WILL DAMAGE THE EDGES OF THE TOP OR CHIP THE EDGE OF THE BOOT COVER EVEN MORE. THIS CAR WITH THE STUNNING COLOR COMBINATION OF SIGNAL AND BLACK IS DRAWS A LOT OF ATTENTION. INTERIOR: THE SEAT COVERS, CARPET, DOOR PANELS, WOOD TRIM, DASH BEZELS, DASH PAD ALL LOOK GREAT. THE DRIVER'S DOOR PLEATED POCKET IS STRETCHED OUT A LITTLE WHICH IS ANOTHER COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS COUPLE OF SMALL CRACKS. THE CENTER PAD HAS A SMALL CRACK. THE SIDE WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN WITH EASE. THE ORIGINAL HARDTOP HEADLINER IS SLIGHLY STAINED TO WARDS THE FRONT NEAR THE LATCHES. THE HEATER CONTROL LEVERS ARE THERE BUT COUPLE OF THEM FILL LOOSE MEANING THAT THEY ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE CABLE ASSEMLY BEHIND THE LEVERS NEED ADJUSTMENT TO WORK PROPERLY. MECHANICAL: THE BEST PART OF THIS CAR IS THE WAY IT RUNS AND DRIVES. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE A FEW OF THESE SLs ON THE MARKET THAT ARE IN SHOW CONDITION WITH ASKING PRICES IN $50k TO $60k. WE ASSURE YOU THAT NONE WILL DRIVE LIKE THIS ONE AND HAVE A REASONABLE PRICE LIKE OURS. THE ENGINE CRANKS UP INSTANTLY EVERY TIME REGARDLESS OF HOW LONG IT WAS PARKED. THE ENGINE RUNS COOL, HAS GREAT OIL PRESSURE, DOES NOT SMOKE OR LEAK OIL. THE ENGINE HAS A GREAT MERCEDE SOUND. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GREAT. THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION PERFORM PROPERLY. THE A/C BLOWS COLD. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SOUNDS GREAT. THE CAR RUNS VERY SMOOTH ON A SET OF ALMOST NEW TIRES. PLEASE FLY IN AND DRIVE IT HOME. ELECTRICAL: THE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, GAUGES AND HORN WORK PROPERLY. THE TURN SIGNAL HANDLE SOMETIMES DOES NOT RETURN BACK AUTOMATICALLY AND YOU HAVE TO FLIP IT BACK BY HAND. THIS WAS ANOTHER COMMON PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL HANDLE ASSEBLIES BUT NO BIG DEAL. THE ORGINAL AM/FM BECKER RADIO AND THE CLOCK WORK. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: THE ENGINE IS DETAILED. THE FIREWALL INSULATION PAD IS LIKE NEW. THE REST OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS NOT DETAILED BUT VERY CLEAN. TRUNK: THE TRUNK IS VERY NICE AND CLEAN. THE TRUNK FLOOR PAN HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE TRUNK MAT IS BRAND NEW. THE TRUNK HOUSES THE SPARE AND CORRECT COVER, JACK, AND THE LUG WRENCH BUT NO TOOLS. WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 41 YEAR OLD CAR TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. WE HAVE PROVIDED 79 HIGH QUALITY AND CLOSE UP IMAGES OF THE EXTERIOR, INTERIOR, UNDER-CARRIAGE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, TRUNK, ETC. PLEASE DO NOT BID UNTIL YOU HAVE VIEWED ALL IMAGES AND "READ" THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION PRIOR TO BIDDING. WE HAVE EARNED OUR (420) POSITIVE FEEDBACKS ONE AT A TIME BY DOING PROPER BUSINESS ON EBAY WITHIN THE LAST 11 YEARS. THIS CAR WILL BE SOLD WITH A CLEARE TENNESSEE TITLE AND A BILL OF SALE. TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER'S STATEMENT, THE ODOMETER READING OF 89,521 MILES IS ACTUAL. HOWEVER, WE ARE SELLING THIS CAR WITH MILES EXEMPT ( GEORGIA LAW FOR CARS 10 YEARS AND OLDER). WE WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGEFOR THE SHIPPING WITHIN USA OR WORLDWIDE. WE HAVE SHIPPED MANY VEHICLES TO THE EUROPEAN PORTS, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, ETC. Additional Photos Terms & Conditions We accept Paypal for deposit only within 48 hours of the end of auction. The remaining balance is due within 7 days of auction close. We prefer Bank wire transfer for the remaining balance. If the purchaser choses to pay with a Cashier's check, the vehicle would not be released for minimum of 7 days or when the check clears our Bank.See our other listingsDisclaimer: This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. 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MERCEDES 280SL, RUST-FREE, BEAUTIFUL OLDER RESTORATION, PERFECT MECHANICALYear1971MakeMercedes-BenzModelSL-ClassVIN11304412021786Mileage89521TransmissionAutomaticEngine6 Cylinder, 2.8 LExterior ColorRedInterior ColorBlackTitleClear
YAZTEC AUTOMOTIVE INC IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS BEAUTIFUL AND RUST-FREE 1971 MERCEDES 280SL WITH ONLY 89,521 MILES FOR SALE. 1971 WAS THE LAST YEAR AND THE MOST DESIRABLE YEAR FOR THIS SERIES WITH ONLY 830 UNITS PRODUCED. THIS CAR IS FINISHED IN THE ORIGINAL COLOR OF SIGNAL RED WITH BLACK HARDTOP AND HUBCAPS (FACTORY OPTION), BLACK SOFT TOP, AND INTERIOR. THE PREVIOUS TENNESSEE OWNER ( OWNED THE CAR SINCE 1997) HAD SPENT NEARLY $18,000.00 IN MECHANICAL AND COSMETIC RESTORATION WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS. IT IS NOT A SHOW CAR. IN OUR OPINION, THE CAR HAS A HIGH "DRIVER QUALITY" PAINT WITH MINIMAL FLAWS. MECHANICALLY, YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER ONE ON THE MARKET FOR OUR ASKING PRICE. PLEASE VIEW THE SPECIFICATION AND LIST OF WORK DONE ON THE CAR IN THE LAST 10 YEARS AND LESS THAN 2,000 MILES BELOW ( WE HAVE MOST OF THE RECEIPTS ) :
VIN: 11304412021786
ENGINE NUMBER: 130.983.12.014748 ( ORIGINAL ENGINE)
HEAD NUMBER: 130.016.1101
THE DATA TAG NUMBERS ( IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT):
426 491 503 515
568H 040 G 6
113044 12 7
0 60532 06 360
568: SIGNAL RED (EXTERIOR COLOR)
040: BLACK ( HARDTOP AND HUBCAPS)
* COMPLETE ENGINE REBUILD INCLUDING NEW PISTONS, RINGS,
GASKETS, TIMING CHAIN, COMPLETE VALVE JOB, ETC.
PERFORMED IN SEPTEMBER 2008.. .......................( $4,790.00)
* R AND R TRANSMISSION IN MARCH 2000................( $2,472.86)
* REPLACED ORIGINAL BEHR A/C UNIT THAT NEVER WORKED
PROPERLY WITH A SIMILAR UNDER-DASH UNIT THAT WORKS
GREAT ( WE STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL UNIT, CONDENSOR, AND
ALL OTHER COMPONENTS THAT WE INCLUDE-SEE PHOTO)
IN SEPTEMBER 2011 ..........................................( $ 1,717.62)
* NEW PAINT IN OCTOBER 2000..............................( $ 4,000.00)
* NEW "TEXT" SEAT COVERS IN JUNE 2000..............( $ 950.00 )
* NEW GERMAN CARPET IN IN JUNE 2006................( $ 600.00 )
* REPLACED ENGINE MOUNTS IN MARCH 2001..........( $ 258.00 )
* NEW TIRES IN MARCH 2011..................................( $806.59 )
* REPAIRED ORIGINAL BECKER RADIO OCTOBER 2000( $59.54 )
* NEW SOFT TOP MAY 2012.....................................( $950.00 )
* NEW TRUNK MAT MAY 2012...................................( $94.81 )
* NEW COCO MATS JULY 2000..................................( $101.95)
PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND VIEW THE 79 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES BEFORE BIDDING. WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE ALL THE GOOD AND BAD. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL (770)-541-7800 OR EMAIL: yaztec@bellsouth.net . HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION:
EXTERIOR:
THIS SL HAS A RUST-FREE BODY AND UNDER-CARRIAGE. THE ORIGINAL FLOORS, INNER AND OUT SILLS, AND THE AREA AROUND THE TRAILING ARMS ARE SOLID. THE TRUNK FLOOR HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A CORRECT TRUNK PAN. SOME OF THE WELDS COULD HAVE BEEN DONE BETTER BUT NOT TOO BAD. THE 10 YEAR OLD PAINT IS SHINNY AND HAS A DEEP FINISH. THERE ARE A FEW MICRO SCRATCHES AND CHIPS THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED. IN OUR OPINION, THIS CAR HAS A HIGH DRIVER QUALITY PAINT. THE DOORS, TRUNK, AND HOOD OPEN AND CLOSE AS THEY SHOULD. THE HOOD MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT AS IT LINES UP CLOSER TO THE FENDER AT THE LEFT SIDE. THE HOOD WAS REMOVED FOR ENGINE REBUILD. THE MIS-ALIGNMENT OF THE HOOD WILL CAUSE THE PAINT AT THE EDGE OF THE HOOD TO GET CHIPPED. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON WITH THESE CARS. THE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS, MISC. TRIM, AND THE GRILL ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE GRILL SURROUND HAS A SMALL DIMPLE IN IT. THE TAILLIGHT BEZELS HAVE SOME LIGHT PITTING BUT NOT TOO BAD. THE CURVED CHROME FINISHER ON TOP OF THE BOOT LID ( WHERE CONVERIBLE TOP FOLDS) HAS SOME SCRATCHES AT RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS. ALSO, THE PAINT ADJACENT TO THESE AREAS HAVE SOME CHIPS BUT NOT TOO BAD. THIS IS CAUSED BY NOT OPENING AND CLOSING THE SOFT TOP FRAME PROPERLY. ALL GLASS, LIGHT LENSES, ETC. LOOK GREAT. THE WINDSHIELD HAS COUPLE OF VERY LIGHT SCUFF MARKS CAUSED BY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE ORIGINAL BLACK HUBCAPS HAVE SOME SMALL CURB RASH. THE SOFT TOP IS BRAND NEW. YOU HAVE TO BE VERY CAUTIOUS AND FAMILIAR WITH THE WAY IT FOLDS DOWN OR OTHERWISE YOU WILL DAMAGE THE EDGES OF THE TOP OR CHIP THE EDGE OF THE BOOT COVER EVEN MORE. THIS CAR WITH THE STUNNING COLOR COMBINATION OF SIGNAL AND BLACK IS DRAWS A LOT OF ATTENTION.
INTERIOR:
THE SEAT COVERS, CARPET, DOOR PANELS, WOOD TRIM, DASH BEZELS, DASH PAD ALL LOOK GREAT. THE DRIVER'S DOOR PLEATED POCKET IS STRETCHED OUT A LITTLE WHICH IS ANOTHER COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS COUPLE OF SMALL CRACKS. THE CENTER PAD HAS A SMALL CRACK. THE SIDE WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN WITH EASE. THE ORIGINAL HARDTOP HEADLINER IS SLIGHLY STAINED TO WARDS THE FRONT NEAR THE LATCHES. THE HEATER CONTROL LEVERS ARE THERE BUT COUPLE OF THEM FILL LOOSE MEANING THAT THEY ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE CABLE ASSEMLY BEHIND THE LEVERS NEED ADJUSTMENT TO WORK PROPERLY.
MECHANICAL:
THE BEST PART OF THIS CAR IS THE WAY IT RUNS AND DRIVES. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE A FEW OF THESE SLs ON THE MARKET THAT ARE IN SHOW CONDITION WITH ASKING PRICES IN $50k TO $60k. WE ASSURE YOU THAT NONE WILL DRIVE LIKE THIS ONE AND HAVE A REASONABLE PRICE LIKE OURS.
THE ENGINE CRANKS UP INSTANTLY EVERY TIME REGARDLESS OF HOW LONG IT WAS PARKED. THE ENGINE RUNS COOL, HAS GREAT OIL PRESSURE, DOES NOT SMOKE OR LEAK OIL. THE ENGINE HAS A GREAT MERCEDE SOUND. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GREAT. THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION PERFORM PROPERLY. THE A/C BLOWS COLD. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SOUNDS GREAT. THE CAR RUNS VERY SMOOTH ON A SET OF ALMOST NEW TIRES. PLEASE FLY IN AND DRIVE IT HOME.
ELECTRICAL:
THE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, GAUGES AND HORN WORK PROPERLY. THE TURN SIGNAL HANDLE SOMETIMES DOES NOT RETURN BACK AUTOMATICALLY AND YOU HAVE TO FLIP IT BACK BY HAND. THIS WAS ANOTHER COMMON PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNAL HANDLE ASSEBLIES BUT NO BIG DEAL. THE ORGINAL AM/FM BECKER RADIO AND THE CLOCK WORK.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT:
THE ENGINE IS DETAILED. THE FIREWALL INSULATION PAD IS LIKE NEW. THE REST OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS NOT DETAILED BUT VERY CLEAN.
TRUNK:
THE TRUNK IS VERY NICE AND CLEAN. THE TRUNK FLOOR PAN HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE TRUNK MAT IS BRAND NEW. THE TRUNK HOUSES THE SPARE AND CORRECT COVER, JACK, AND THE LUG WRENCH BUT NO TOOLS.
WE HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 41 YEAR OLD CAR TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. WE HAVE PROVIDED 79 HIGH QUALITY AND CLOSE UP IMAGES OF THE EXTERIOR, INTERIOR, UNDER-CARRIAGE, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, TRUNK, ETC. PLEASE DO NOT BID UNTIL YOU HAVE VIEWED ALL IMAGES AND "READ" THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION PRIOR TO BIDDING. WE HAVE EARNED OUR (420) POSITIVE FEEDBACKS ONE AT A TIME BY DOING PROPER BUSINESS ON EBAY WITHIN THE LAST 11 YEARS.
THIS CAR WILL BE SOLD WITH A CLEARE TENNESSEE TITLE AND A BILL OF SALE. TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER'S STATEMENT, THE ODOMETER READING OF 89,521 MILES IS ACTUAL. HOWEVER, WE ARE SELLING THIS CAR WITH MILES EXEMPT ( GEORGIA LAW FOR CARS 10 YEARS AND OLDER).
WE WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGEFOR THE SHIPPING WITHIN USA OR WORLDWIDE. WE HAVE SHIPPED MANY VEHICLES TO THE EUROPEAN PORTS, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, ETC.
We accept Paypal for deposit only within 48 hours of the end of auction. The remaining balance is due within 7 days of auction close. We prefer Bank wire transfer for the remaining balance. If the purchaser choses to pay with a Cashier's check, the vehicle would not be released for minimum of 7 days or when the check clears our Bank.
This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is up to the buyer to come see and further inspect the car before the end of the auction.--> On Jun-26-12 at 11:31:08 PDT, seller added the following information: WE HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS EMAILS AND CALLS REGARDING THIS 280SL. WE HAVE PROVIDED 79 HIGH QUALITY IMAGES AND A LONG DETAILED DESCRIPTION.HOWEVER, IT SEEMS THAT IT STILL IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. PLEASE VIEW THE OTHER LISTINGS ON EBAY. THEY HAVE 12 TO 24 PHOTOS WITH ONE OR TWO PARAGRAPHS DESCRIBING THE CAR. IF OUR PRESENTATION IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH, THIS SL IS NOT FOR YOU. WE ARE NOT PRESENTING OUR CAR AS A SHOW CAR. OUR RESERVE IS NOT $40k to $50k. IT IS A RUST-FREE, WELL KEPT, GREAT LOOKING AND DRIVING CAR WITH A REASONABLE RESERVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.
