1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible

V8 4.5L

Automatic

1070441200133

Salvage

Gasoline

1972 MERCEDES 350SL/450SL! NO RESERVE! EARLY VIN, COLLECTIBLE. CALIFORNIA SALVAGE TITLE POSSIBLY DUE TO A FENDER BENDER, WHICH AT THE TIME MAY HAVE COST MORE TO FIX THAN THE CAR'S WORTH!ORIGINAL STOCK CONDITION. DESIRABLE EURO BUMPERS. ADD FLUSH EURO LIGHTS FOR AN INSTANT CLASSIC LOOK! NO SMOG NEEDED!!PRODUCTION DATE: 10/71!!MODEL YEAR: 1972VIN: 107.044. 12-001339MILEAGE: 249,998 SL VALUES: https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vbe=45102 VEHICLE HISTORY:WAS OWNED BY A LADY WHO MOVED TO BERKELEY FROM ARIZONA A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. IT WAS MOSTLY PARKED AFTER THE MOVE. THEY RECENTLY GOT IT REGISTERED IN CA, SO IT NOW HAS CA REGISTRATION (DMV RETAINED PLATES FOR PROOF OF INSURANCE).I HAVE OWNED IT FOR A FEW MONTHS. HAD SEEN IT FOR SALE LAST YEAR AND WHEN IT WAS ADVERTISED AGAIN I WENT FOR IT! DROVE IT FROM BERKELEY TO CONCORD. DRIVES STRAIGHT AND SOLID AS A 43 YEAR OLD MERCEDES SHOULD! HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY BUT HAVE STARTED IT A COUPLE OF TIMES.INTENDED TO GET IT FIXED BUT HAVE INVESTED IN A COUPLE OF OTHER PROJECTS - TESTING THE MARKET WITH THIS LISTING. RELUCTANT TO SELL BUT SELLING SO THAT I CAN FOCUS ON THE 280SE/9 3.5!THERE IS SURFACE RUST IN VARIOUS SPOTS, TRUNK, ETC. PAINT IS FADED, CRACKED, PEELING CLEAR COAT. BOTH BUMPERS HAVE VISIBLE RUST AND WILL NEED RE-CHROMED. SOME TRIM IS LOOSE OR MISSING. THE TRUNK LOCK BUTTON IS MISSING AND SOME INTERIOR DOOR CHROME TRIM AS WELL. INTERIOR WILL NEED MINOR ATTENTION AND A CLEAN UP. I HAVE NO IDEA AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE SOFT TOP (HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO REMOVE HARDTOP)! PASSENGER EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE - ONLY OPENS FROM INSIDE.I HAVE SOURCED A TRUNK LOCK AND SOME OF THE DOOR TRIMS AND WILL INCLUDE THEM (SEE PHOTOS IN LINK BELOW)!ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PERFORMED WELL DURING THE DRIVE HERE, THERE ARE NO MAINTENANCE RECORDS (PREVIOUS OWNER THOUGHT IT 'MAY' NEED A TUNE UP OR VALVE JOB DOWN THE ROAD). HAS STARTED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT EACH TIME I HAVE TRIED SO FAR! PLEASE SEE ENGINE START VIDEO TAKEN ON JULY 13, 2015 (TODAY). NO VISIBLE OIL DRIPS ON DRIVEWAY SINCE PARKED; A FEW DROPS IN THE CENTER SECTION, UNSURE WHAT THAT IS (SEE VIDEO). PRIOR OWNER REPLACED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECENTLY.THE UNDERSIDE/FLOORING/SILLS LOOK GOOD EXCEPT FOR TRUNK/SPARE WHEEL WELL SECTIONS - PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES FOR DETAILS. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL AREAS PHOTOGRAPHED, WILL BE GLAD TO TAKE MORE PICTURES.THERE ARE NO OWNER MANUALS OTHER THAN THE PICTURED HAYNES MANUAL. THERE IS ONE KEY, NO TOOLS OR JACK.THE CAR IS BEING SOLD “AS-IS” WITH NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.YOU ARE WELCOME TO INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE THE AUCTION IS OVER.PAYMENT AND DEPOSIT TO BE PAID IN CASH, AT THE BANK OR BY WIRE FUNDS, WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS, AFTER AUCTION ENDS.SHIPPING CHARGES IF APPLICABLE ARE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. I WILL COOPERATE WITH YOUR TRANSPORTER TO GET THE CAR PICKED UP. VEHICLE MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 7 BUSINESS DAYS OF FINAL PAYMENT.TITLE TO THIS VEHICLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED VIA A LICENSED CALIFORNIA DMV DEALER – THERE WILL BE A DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE OF $200 ADDED AND PAYABLE WITH THE WINNING BID AMOUNT.THE CAR MAY BE SOLD THROUGH OTHER MARKETING VENUES - I HAVE A RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME AND FOR ANY REASON. BEST OF LUCK! PICS: http://s597.photobucket.com/user/alfamonza/slideshow/1972 MERCEDES 450SL 350SL DIRECT LINK TO PICTURES AND VIDEOS: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7cb1bxd27rp4msa/AAC1xTb4uXM5y1h0dW1SshVYa?dl=0 Design Dilemma: Shaping the 107: http://www.mercedesheritage.com/2014/11/designer-dilemma-shaping-the-107/ Inspiration:https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/classic/hot-ride-the-500-sl-rallye-in-the-californian-desert/?csref=_sm:in_fbk_pc Mercedes ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyWAxmWiFvI&list=PLE7D33738D6268866&index=17