1972 Mercedes 350sl Roadster 4.5l W/ Only 24,000 Miles Signal Red Both Tops on 2040-cars
Hopewell Junction, New York, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.5L V8 w/ Bosch fuel injection
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: Roadster : soft top & factory removable hardtop.
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 24,428
Sub Model: 350SL
Exterior Color: Signal Red
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Cream Beige
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This rare model was only produced worldwide by Mercedes Benz for two years in 1972 and 1973. This 1972 model also has the distinction of having the later production 4.5L V8 instead of the earlier 3.5L V8. Big performance and driveability difference between these engines. Since it is a USA spec car it conforms to all 50 state EPA/DOT requirements including California and all the certification stickers/badges attesting to this are present. I purchased this car from the original female owner in 1986 when it had 22,000 miles and have driven it only 2000 miles more since. She provided me with all the original owners manuals and the factory hardtop removal tool. Additionally just prior to purchase she paid $4600+ for a transmission rebuild (original warranty card included) and new German fabric soft top which included all three new plastic window sections.
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