Print this listing 1971 MERCEDES 280SL, RARE 4 SPEED,BEAUTIFUL OLDER RESTORATION,RUST-FREEyaztec automotive inc2071 Airport Industrial Park Dr.Marietta, GA 30060Call Us Today(770) 541-7800Ask Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1971Make: Mercedes-BenzModel: SL-ClassVIN: 113.044-10-022558Mileage: 44780Transmission: ManualEngine: 6 Cylinder, 2.8 LExterior Color: WhiteInterior Color: BlackTitle: Clear Description YAZTEC AUTOMOTIVE IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS 1971 MERCEDES 280SL FOR SALE. THIS VEHICLE IS IS A PART OF MY PRIVATE COLLECTION. THE CAR HAS A CLEAR GEORGIA TITLE. IN 1971 ONLY 830 OF THESE CARS WERE MANUFACTURED. THEREFORE THEY ARE THE MOST COLLECTIBLE. THE ODOMETER READING OF 44,780 COULD BE THE REAL MILEAGE OF THE CAR. HOWEVER, COULD NOT BE CERTIFIED DUE TO THE 5 DIGIT ODOMETER. THIS IS A THREE OWNER RUST-FREE CAR. IT WAS SOLD NEW IN OKLAHOMA. I HAVE AN OLD OKLAHOMA REGISTRATION DATED BACK TO 1975. THE SECOND OWNER PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2005 AND BROUGHT IT TO GEORGIA. I HAVE AN INVOICE INDICATING THE SHIPMENT FROM OKLAHOMA TO GEORGIA IN 2005. THIS CAR WAS RESTORED ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO. THE RESTORATION INCLUDED NEW PAINT, INTERIOR, ENGINE REBUILD, NEW CLUTCH, NEW CHROME, ETC. I DO NOT HAVE ANY RESTORATION DOCUMENTS OR PHOTOS. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ABOUT THEM. I HAVE OWNED MORE THAN A DOZEN 230,250. AND 280SLs. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING AND DRIVING ONES. IT IS TOTALLY RUST-FREE, THE ENGINE CRANKS UP IMMEDIATELY EVERY TIME, IDLES SMOOTH, RUNS COOL, HAS HIGH OIL PRESSURE, AND DRIVES FANTASTIC. I JUST PURCHASED A SET OF BRAND NEW WHITE WALL TIRES SO IT DRIVES VERY SMOOTH ON THE ROAD. THE 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FLAWLESSLY AS I JUST HAD THE SHIFT BUSHINGS REPLACED. THE CLUTCH IS VERY STRONG. I HAVE PROVIDED MANY PHOTOS OF THE UNDER-CARRIAGE. THE FLOORS AND SILLS ARE NEAR PERFECT FOR THE AGE OF THE CAR. HERE ARE SOME SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SL: VIN : 113.044-10-022558 ENGINE No : 130.983-10-007862 (MATCHING ENGINE) COLOR CODE: 050 G (WHITE) BODY No : 07105 ( SHOWN ON THE BODY PLATE) HARDTOP No: 7105 ( LAST 4 OF THE BODY NUMBER STAMPED UNDERNEATH THE REAR) HOOD No : 105 ( STAMPED AT LEFT CORNER-MATCHIN LAST 3 3 DIGITS OF BODY NUMBER) TONNEAU No: 105 (STAMPED ON THE LEFT CORNER-LAST 3 DIGITS OF THE BODY NUMBER) PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND VIEW MORE THAN 90 HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES BEFORE BIDDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THAT IS NOTCOVERED IN THIS LISTING, PLEASE CALL (404)-391-1149 OR EMAIL: yaztec@bellsouth.net. I HAVE PROVIDED A VERY DETAILED LISTING. IF YOU FEEL THAT MY DESCRIPTION AND IMAGES ARE NOT ADEQUATE, THIS MERCEDES IS NOT FOR YOU. I HAVE NO OTHER PHOTOS. I HAVE EARNED MY (443) POSITIVE FEEDBACKS ONE AT A TIME BY PROVIDE GOOD LISTINGs AND CONDUCTING PROPER BUSINESS ON EBAY SINCE 2001. PLEASE READ MY FEEDBACKS PRIOR TO BIDDING. THE 1971 MERCEDES 280SE 3.5 CABRIOLET IN THE BACKGROUND IS ANOTHER ONE OF MY PERSONAL CARS. IT WENT THROUGH A VERY DETAILED 3 YEAR RESTORATION ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. IT IS A TOTALLY RUST-FREE CAR WITH EXCELLENT FLOORS, SILLS, TRUNK FLOOR, ETC. SIMILAR TO MY 280SL. IT IS FINISHED IN BLACK OVER COGNAC LEATHER INTERIOR. THE PAINT QUALITY IS ABOUT 9 OUT OF 10 IF NOT BETTER.THE INTERIOR AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP ARE ORIGINAL. THIS CAR HAS LEASS THAN 78,000 MILES. THE RESTORATION INCLUDED NEW PAINT, CHROME, REFINISHED WOOD, NEW TIRES, AND AN ENGINE REBUILD ( ALL 8 CYLINDERS REGISTER 150psi COMPRESSION). THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE TRUNK ARE DETAILED. THIS CAR WAS ORGINALLY A COUPE. IT WAS PROFESSIONALLY CONVERTED TO A CONVERTIBLE. NO VISIBLE EXTERIOR BODY REINFORCEMENTS. ALL REINFORCEMENTS WERE DONE INTERNALLY. MOST COUPE CONVERSIONS DO NOT HAVE THE BOX IN THE TRUNK THAT FORM THE WELL HOUSING THE TOP FRAME WHEN TOP IS FOLDED. DURING THE CONVERSION THIS BOX WAS ADDED BY USING A PART FROM A REAL CONVERTIBLE. I HAVE MANY HIGH QUALITY IMAGES FOR THIS CAR. I WILL CONSIDER FAIR OFFERS. NOW BACK TO THE LISTING FOR MY 1971 MERCEDES 280SL. HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION: EXTERIOR: THE BODY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE PAINT IS ABOUT 8 YEARS OLD. IT IS SHINNY AND HAS A DEEP FINISH. THERE ARE A FEW MINOR DINGS AND TINY SCRATCHES ON THE BODY THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED UP AND HARD TO SEE ON A WHITE PAINT. FOR EXAMPLE, THERE IS A LIGHT 2" SCRATCH ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A FEW SMALL CHIPS AROUND THE EDGE OF THE HOOD (LIKE MOST OF THEM) THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BUT DO NOT STAND OUT. ALSO, AT EXTREME ENDS OF THE TONNEAU LID, THERE ARE A COUPLE OF TINY CHIPS AND SCRATCHES THAT ARE CAUSED BY IMPROPER OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE LID. THERE ARE VERY MINOR. THERE IS ONE TINY BUBBLE IN THE PAINT AT THE LOWER LIP OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL . THE PAINT IS NOT BROKEN AND ITS NOT NOTICEABLE.THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A CONCOUR QUALITY PAINT, JUST A HIGH QUALITY DRIVER. THE SHUT LINES ARE GREAT. THE SMALL GROOVE CREATED BY THE FACTORY ADJACENT TO SIDE OF EACH HEADLIGHT IS MISSING. IT IS COMMON THAT THE BODY SHOPS FILL THESE TINY MARKINS PRIOR TO A REPAINT. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED TO EUROPEN STYLE AND LOOK AMAZING. ALL OTHER LIGHT LENSES LOOK GREAT. THE BUMPERS, GRILL, AND MISC. TRIM LOOK GREAT. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SMALL DINGS ON THE GRILL BUT HARD TO CATCH WITH THE CAMERA. ALL GLASS LOOK GOOD. THERE ARE A FEW VERY LIGHT SCUFFS ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE TOP LOOKS LIKE BRAND NEW. WHOEVER INSTALLED THE NEW TOP DID A FANTASTIC JOB AS IT FITS REALLY GOOD IN THE BACK. THE TOP IS MADE OF THE HIGHER QUALITY GERMAN STYFAST AND NOT THE CHEAP VERSION. THE HARDTOP LOOKS AND FITS WELL. ALL CHROME TRIM LOOK FANTASTIC AS MOST HARDTOP TRIM GET DAMAGED WHILE BEING STORED. THE ORIGINAL HEADLINER AND TRIM LOOK ORIGINAL BUT IN NICE CONDITION. THE TIRES ARE BRAND NEW. THE HUBCAPS HAVE SOME MINOR RASH ON THE EDGES BUT NOT TOO BAD. INTERIOR: THE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF THE ORIGINAL TEXT STYLE AND LOOK BRAND NEW. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE ORIGINAL CARPET, DASH PAD , AND DOOR PANELS LOOK VERY GOOD. THE DOOR POCKETS ARE A LITTLE LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM WHICH IS VERY COMMON WITH THESE CARS AND VERY EASY TO FIX. THE INSTRUMENT BEZELS, GAUGES, TRIM, AND ESPECIALLY THE STEERING WHEEL LOOK GREAT.ALL WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN NICELY. THE WINDOW CHANNEL LINERS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEED REPLACING AS YOU FEEL A LITTLE RATTLE AS THE DOOR CLOSING. THE ORIGINAL CARPETS ARE PROTECTED WITH A SET OF NICE MERCEDES FLOOR MATS. MECHANICAL: THIS CAR LOOKS FANTASTIC. HOWEVER, ITS BEST PART IS THE WAY IT RUNS AND DRIVES. THE CAR STARTS UP WITH EASE EVERY TIME. IT IDLES SMOOTH, RUNS COOL, HAS HIGH OIL PRESSURE, AND DRIVES GREAT. LAST WEEK, I DROVE THIS CAR FOR 45 MINUTES DURING THE RUSH HOUR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. IT REALLY DID WELL BY RUNNING COOL AND KEEPING HIGH OIL PRESSURE. MY MECHANIC JUST REPLACED THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS THERE WERE SOME LIGHT OIL FORMING AROUND THE GASKET. THE CAM AND ALL HEAD COMPONENTS LOOKED LIKE NEW. THE CAR DOES NOT SMOKE. THERE ARE A FEW DROPS OF OIL BELOW THE ENGINE WHEN STORED OVER A FEW DAYS. I HAVE NOT LOOKED INTO THE SOURCE. THIS CAR IS 41 YEARS OLD AND I AM NOT WORRIED ABOUT IT. THE 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FLAWLESS THANKS TO THE NEW SHIFTER BUSHINGS. THE CLUTCH IS VERY STRONG. THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS CAR HOLDS THE ROAD WELL AND RIDES VERY SMOOTH. ONCE YOU DRIVE A 4 SPEED VERSION OF 280SL, YOU DON'T WANT TO DRIVE AN AUTOMATIC ONE. ELECTRICAL: ALL LIGHTS,GAUGES, HORN, AND CLOCK WORK PROPERLY EXCEPT THE TACH. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD INSTALLED A MODERN UNIT. I HAD AN ORIGINAL AND CORRECT EUROPA RADIO FROM MY PREVIOUS CARS. I HAD THE NEW RADIO TAKEN OUT AND INSTALLED THE ORIGINAL ONE. IT IS NOT HOOKED UP. THE A/C NEVER WORKED. ALL THE COMPONENTS ARE THERE. THESE CARS NEVER HAD A GOOD WORKING A/C AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT WHILE OPERATING. I LET THE FUTURE OWNER WORRY ABOUT IT. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS VERY NICE AND CLEAN BUT NOT DETAILED. THE INSULATION PAD ON THE FIREWALL IS THE ORIGINAL AND IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT AS THE AFTERMARKET ONES DON'T HAVE THE SAME PATTERN AND TEXTURE. THE HOOD PAD IS NOT ORIGINAL TO THE CAR BUT VERY FUNCTIONAL. TRUNK: THE TRUNK FLOOR IS SOLID AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE TRUNK HOUSES THE SPARE TIRE, JACK, AND ALL TOOLS. THE TRUNK MAT IS BRAND NEW. THE WEATHERSTRIPPING IS OLDER WITH COUPLE TEARS BUT FUNCTIONAL. I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 41 YEAR OLD CAR. I HAVE PROVIDED MORE THAN 90 HIGH QUALITY AND CLOSE UP IMAGES. PLEASE VIEW MY LISTING CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FUNDS IN HAND AND WILLING TO FINALIZE THE TRANSACTION AFTER YOU WIN THE CAR. THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE AND A CLEAR GEORGIA TITLE. THE ODOMETER READING IS NOT CERTIFIED DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR. THEREFORE, IT WILL BE SOLD "EXEMPT" DUE TO ITS AGE. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SALES OR TRANSFER TAXES DUE AT THE STATE OF THEIR RESIDENCES. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO END MY AUCTION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASONS PRIOR TO THE END OF THIS AUCTION. I WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGE FOR THE SHIPPING WITHIN USA OR WORLDWIDE. I HAVE SHIPPED MANY VEH ICLES TO THE PORTS IN EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, ETC. Additional Photos Warranty Information THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS IS"-NO WARRANTY 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, RARE 4 SPEED,BEAUTIFUL OLDER RESTORATION,RUST-FREEYear1971MakeMercedes-BenzModelSL-ClassVIN113.044-10-022558Mileage44780TransmissionManualEngine6 Cylinder, 2.8 LExterior ColorWhiteInterior ColorBlackTitleClear
YAZTEC AUTOMOTIVE IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS 1971 MERCEDES 280SL FOR SALE. THIS VEHICLE IS IS A PART OF MY PRIVATE COLLECTION. THE CAR HAS A CLEAR GEORGIA TITLE. IN 1971 ONLY 830 OF THESE CARS WERE MANUFACTURED. THEREFORE THEY ARE THE MOST COLLECTIBLE. THE ODOMETER READING OF 44,780 COULD BE THE REAL MILEAGE OF THE CAR. HOWEVER, COULD NOT BE CERTIFIED DUE TO THE 5 DIGIT ODOMETER.
THIS IS A THREE OWNER RUST-FREE CAR. IT WAS SOLD NEW IN OKLAHOMA. I HAVE AN OLD OKLAHOMA REGISTRATION DATED BACK TO 1975. THE SECOND OWNER PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2005 AND BROUGHT IT TO GEORGIA. I HAVE AN INVOICE INDICATING THE SHIPMENT FROM OKLAHOMA TO GEORGIA IN 2005. THIS CAR WAS RESTORED ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO. THE RESTORATION INCLUDED NEW PAINT, INTERIOR, ENGINE REBUILD, NEW CLUTCH, NEW CHROME, ETC. I DO NOT HAVE ANY RESTORATION DOCUMENTS OR PHOTOS. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ABOUT THEM.
I HAVE OWNED MORE THAN A DOZEN 230,250. AND 280SLs. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING AND DRIVING ONES. IT IS TOTALLY RUST-FREE, THE ENGINE CRANKS UP IMMEDIATELY EVERY TIME, IDLES SMOOTH, RUNS COOL, HAS HIGH OIL PRESSURE, AND DRIVES FANTASTIC. I JUST PURCHASED A SET OF BRAND NEW WHITE WALL TIRES SO IT DRIVES VERY SMOOTH ON THE ROAD. THE 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FLAWLESSLY AS I JUST HAD THE SHIFT BUSHINGS REPLACED. THE CLUTCH IS VERY STRONG. I HAVE PROVIDED MANY PHOTOS OF THE UNDER-CARRIAGE. THE FLOORS AND SILLS ARE NEAR PERFECT FOR THE AGE OF THE CAR. HERE ARE SOME SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SL:
VIN : 113.044-10-022558
ENGINE No : 130.983-10-007862 (MATCHING ENGINE)
COLOR CODE: 050 G (WHITE)
BODY No : 07105 ( SHOWN ON THE BODY PLATE)
HARDTOP No: 7105 ( LAST 4 OF THE BODY NUMBER STAMPED
UNDERNEATH THE REAR)
HOOD No : 105 ( STAMPED AT LEFT CORNER-MATCHIN LAST 3
3 DIGITS OF BODY NUMBER)
TONNEAU No: 105 (STAMPED ON THE LEFT CORNER-LAST 3
DIGITS OF THE BODY NUMBER)
PLEASE READ THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND VIEW MORE THAN 90 HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES BEFORE BIDDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THAT IS NOTCOVERED IN THIS LISTING, PLEASE CALL (404)-391-1149 OR EMAIL: yaztec@bellsouth.net.
I HAVE PROVIDED A VERY DETAILED LISTING. IF YOU FEEL THAT MY DESCRIPTION AND IMAGES ARE NOT ADEQUATE, THIS MERCEDES IS NOT FOR YOU. I HAVE NO OTHER PHOTOS. I HAVE EARNED MY (443) POSITIVE FEEDBACKS ONE AT A TIME BY PROVIDE GOOD LISTINGs AND CONDUCTING PROPER BUSINESS ON EBAY SINCE 2001. PLEASE READ MY FEEDBACKS PRIOR TO BIDDING.
THE 1971 MERCEDES 280SE 3.5 CABRIOLET IN THE BACKGROUND IS ANOTHER ONE OF MY PERSONAL CARS. IT WENT THROUGH A VERY DETAILED 3 YEAR RESTORATION ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. IT IS A TOTALLY RUST-FREE CAR WITH EXCELLENT FLOORS, SILLS, TRUNK FLOOR, ETC. SIMILAR TO MY 280SL. IT IS FINISHED IN BLACK OVER COGNAC LEATHER INTERIOR. THE PAINT QUALITY IS ABOUT 9 OUT OF 10 IF NOT BETTER.THE INTERIOR AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP ARE ORIGINAL. THIS CAR HAS LEASS THAN 78,000 MILES.
THE RESTORATION INCLUDED NEW PAINT, CHROME, REFINISHED WOOD, NEW TIRES, AND AN ENGINE REBUILD ( ALL 8 CYLINDERS REGISTER 150psi COMPRESSION). THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE TRUNK ARE DETAILED. THIS CAR WAS ORGINALLY A COUPE. IT WAS PROFESSIONALLY CONVERTED TO A CONVERTIBLE. NO VISIBLE EXTERIOR BODY REINFORCEMENTS. ALL REINFORCEMENTS WERE DONE INTERNALLY. MOST COUPE CONVERSIONS DO NOT HAVE THE BOX IN THE TRUNK THAT FORM THE WELL HOUSING THE TOP FRAME WHEN TOP IS FOLDED. DURING THE CONVERSION THIS BOX WAS ADDED BY USING A PART FROM A REAL CONVERTIBLE. I HAVE MANY HIGH QUALITY IMAGES FOR THIS CAR. I WILL CONSIDER FAIR OFFERS.
NOW BACK TO THE LISTING FOR MY 1971 MERCEDES 280SL. HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION:
EXTERIOR:
THE BODY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE PAINT IS ABOUT 8 YEARS OLD. IT IS SHINNY AND HAS A DEEP FINISH. THERE ARE A FEW MINOR DINGS AND TINY SCRATCHES ON THE BODY THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED UP AND HARD TO SEE ON A WHITE PAINT.
FOR EXAMPLE, THERE IS A LIGHT 2" SCRATCH ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A FEW SMALL CHIPS AROUND THE EDGE OF THE HOOD (LIKE MOST OF THEM) THAT HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BUT DO NOT STAND OUT. ALSO, AT EXTREME ENDS OF THE TONNEAU LID, THERE ARE A COUPLE OF TINY CHIPS AND SCRATCHES THAT ARE CAUSED BY IMPROPER OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE LID. THERE ARE VERY MINOR. THERE IS ONE TINY BUBBLE IN THE PAINT AT THE LOWER LIP OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL . THE PAINT IS NOT BROKEN AND ITS NOT NOTICEABLE.THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A CONCOUR QUALITY PAINT, JUST A HIGH QUALITY DRIVER. THE SHUT LINES ARE GREAT. THE SMALL GROOVE CREATED BY THE FACTORY ADJACENT TO SIDE OF EACH HEADLIGHT IS MISSING. IT IS COMMON THAT THE BODY SHOPS FILL THESE TINY MARKINS PRIOR TO A REPAINT. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED TO EUROPEN STYLE AND LOOK AMAZING. ALL OTHER LIGHT LENSES LOOK GREAT. THE BUMPERS, GRILL, AND MISC. TRIM LOOK GREAT. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SMALL DINGS ON THE GRILL BUT HARD TO CATCH WITH THE CAMERA. ALL GLASS LOOK GOOD. THERE ARE A FEW VERY LIGHT SCUFFS ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE TOP LOOKS LIKE BRAND NEW. WHOEVER INSTALLED THE NEW TOP DID A FANTASTIC JOB AS IT FITS REALLY GOOD IN THE BACK. THE TOP IS MADE OF THE HIGHER QUALITY GERMAN STYFAST AND NOT THE CHEAP VERSION. THE HARDTOP LOOKS AND FITS WELL. ALL CHROME TRIM LOOK FANTASTIC AS MOST HARDTOP TRIM GET DAMAGED WHILE BEING STORED. THE ORIGINAL HEADLINER AND TRIM LOOK ORIGINAL BUT IN NICE CONDITION. THE TIRES ARE BRAND NEW. THE HUBCAPS HAVE SOME MINOR RASH ON THE EDGES BUT NOT TOO BAD.
INTERIOR:
THE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF THE ORIGINAL TEXT STYLE AND LOOK BRAND NEW. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. THE ORIGINAL CARPET, DASH PAD , AND DOOR PANELS LOOK VERY GOOD. THE DOOR POCKETS ARE A LITTLE LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM WHICH IS VERY COMMON WITH THESE CARS AND VERY EASY TO FIX. THE INSTRUMENT BEZELS, GAUGES, TRIM, AND ESPECIALLY THE STEERING WHEEL LOOK GREAT.ALL WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN NICELY. THE WINDOW CHANNEL LINERS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NEED REPLACING AS YOU FEEL A LITTLE RATTLE AS THE DOOR CLOSING. THE ORIGINAL CARPETS ARE PROTECTED WITH A SET OF NICE MERCEDES FLOOR MATS.
MECHANICAL:
THIS CAR LOOKS FANTASTIC. HOWEVER, ITS BEST PART IS THE WAY IT RUNS AND DRIVES. THE CAR STARTS UP WITH EASE EVERY TIME. IT IDLES SMOOTH, RUNS COOL, HAS HIGH OIL PRESSURE, AND DRIVES GREAT. LAST WEEK, I DROVE THIS CAR FOR 45 MINUTES DURING THE RUSH HOUR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. IT REALLY DID WELL BY RUNNING COOL AND KEEPING HIGH OIL PRESSURE. MY MECHANIC JUST REPLACED THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS THERE WERE SOME LIGHT OIL FORMING AROUND THE GASKET. THE CAM AND ALL HEAD COMPONENTS LOOKED LIKE NEW. THE CAR DOES NOT SMOKE. THERE ARE A FEW DROPS OF OIL BELOW THE ENGINE WHEN STORED OVER A FEW DAYS. I HAVE NOT LOOKED INTO THE SOURCE. THIS CAR IS 41 YEARS OLD AND I AM NOT WORRIED ABOUT IT. THE 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FLAWLESS THANKS TO THE NEW SHIFTER BUSHINGS. THE CLUTCH IS VERY STRONG. THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKES FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS CAR HOLDS THE ROAD WELL AND RIDES VERY SMOOTH. ONCE YOU DRIVE A 4 SPEED VERSION OF 280SL, YOU DON'T WANT TO DRIVE AN AUTOMATIC ONE.
ELECTRICAL:
ALL LIGHTS,GAUGES, HORN, AND CLOCK WORK PROPERLY EXCEPT THE TACH. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD INSTALLED A MODERN UNIT. I HAD AN ORIGINAL AND CORRECT EUROPA RADIO FROM MY PREVIOUS CARS. I HAD THE NEW RADIO TAKEN OUT AND INSTALLED THE ORIGINAL ONE. IT IS NOT HOOKED UP. THE A/C NEVER WORKED. ALL THE COMPONENTS ARE THERE. THESE CARS NEVER HAD A GOOD WORKING A/C AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT WHILE OPERATING. I LET THE FUTURE OWNER WORRY ABOUT IT.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT:
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS VERY NICE AND CLEAN BUT NOT DETAILED. THE INSULATION PAD ON THE FIREWALL IS THE ORIGINAL AND IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT AS THE AFTERMARKET ONES DON'T HAVE THE SAME PATTERN AND TEXTURE. THE HOOD PAD IS NOT ORIGINAL TO THE CAR BUT VERY FUNCTIONAL.
TRUNK:
THE TRUNK FLOOR IS SOLID AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE TRUNK HOUSES THE SPARE TIRE, JACK, AND ALL TOOLS. THE TRUNK MAT IS BRAND NEW. THE WEATHERSTRIPPING IS OLDER WITH COUPLE TEARS BUT FUNCTIONAL.
I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE A 41 YEAR OLD CAR. I HAVE PROVIDED MORE THAN 90 HIGH QUALITY AND CLOSE UP IMAGES. PLEASE VIEW MY LISTING CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FUNDS IN HAND AND WILLING TO FINALIZE THE TRANSACTION AFTER YOU WIN THE CAR.
THIS VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD WITH A BILL OF SALE AND A CLEAR GEORGIA TITLE. THE ODOMETER READING IS NOT CERTIFIED DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR. THEREFORE, IT WILL BE SOLD "EXEMPT" DUE TO ITS AGE.
BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SALES OR TRANSFER TAXES DUE AT THE STATE OF THEIR RESIDENCES.
THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY.
I HAVE THE RIGHT TO END MY AUCTION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASONS PRIOR TO THE END OF THIS AUCTION.
I WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST OR ARRANGE FOR THE SHIPPING WITHIN USA OR WORLDWIDE. I HAVE SHIPPED MANY VEH
ICLES TO THE PORTS IN EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, ETC.
THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS IS"-NO WARRANTY
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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.-->
