Mercedes-benz 1974 Euro 350sl on 2040-cars

VIN: 107043 Year: 1974
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: 2 Door Roadster
Options: Hard and Soft Tops, Zender Air Dam and Spoiler, Alloy Wheels, 4 Speed Manual Transmission
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 144,081
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Blue

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This vehicle is a 1974 Euro model 350SL imported to the U.S. on July 25, 1984. It has been sitting for about two years. Prior to that it ran well. It is currently not running but the engine does turn over. The car has some rust bubbles as can be seen in the pictures. There are a few dings in the doors and fenders and the paint is deteriorating. The windshield is cracked. The wiper switch is stuck in the on position. The dash is cracked. The center console is cut due to someone in the past cutting it to install a larger radio. New carpet, upolstery and soft top kits are included. The sun visors, seat hinge covers and all rubber seals need to be replaced and are readily available in the marketplace."

We have owned this vehicle for sixteen years. Up until two years ago we drove it only during the summer. When it still required California smog checks it always passed with flying colors.  It was parked two years ago and has not been started since.  It ran strong when parked.  The engine does turn over when the starter is engaged, and there is a spark.  The fuel lines may be contaminated with old gasoline.  This car needs a better home.  We have too many other projects and need to move this one along.

The car has the desirable European style skinny bumpers and the original European headlights.  U.S. headlights were installed when the car was imported but the original headlights are in the trunk and come with the car.  The European 350SL did not have air conditioning or power windows that were standard on the U.S. 450SL.  The 350 SL also had a 4 speed manual transmission option unlike the 450SL.  The 3.5L engine, while smaller than the U.S. 4.5L smog control smothered engine, had about the same horsepower and higher compression ratio.  This car has a Zender front air dam and rear spoiler.  Both are black rubber painted to mach the body but the paint is cracking on both and will need to be repainted.  This option was installed in Germany sometime before it was imported to the U.S.

The steering wheel shown in the photos is a wooden "Personal" replacement.  A used, original style steering wheel is included with the purchase.

Also included in the purchase is an interior kit still in the boxes worth over $700 with new blue MBtex seat covers and new blue wool loop carpets. A new $300 dark blue stayfast soft top, still in the box, is also included. 

It has current California registration through June 16, 2014.

The mileage shown on the speedometer is 144,081 in miles.  This is most likely not the actual mileage as the speedometer was probably changed from the German km model when the car was imported.

There are several ID plates on the car.  All but one show the same VIN of 107043-10-011853.  The one tag shows what appears to be another VIN of 107043 10 00283 5.  I don't know what this number represents.  It is located on the same front cross piece that is incised with the other number and it is adjacent to a plate with the other number.  See the photos.

The car has four alloy wheels and a regular disk wheel on the spare.  The spare is currently on the left rear and the left rear alloy wheel is in the trunk.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is. I will not accept a return. If you want to have the vehicle inspected please contact me through eBay before bidding. I have attempted to describe the vehicle as best I can. If you have any questions please send them through eBay before bidding. Be sure to look at all the photos carefully before bidding.  Additional photos available at http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/launchslideshow/hideWhatNext=true/AlbumID=10904391007//EntryIDX=1

I will not reveal the very reasonable reserve price so please don't ask.

We will assist the buyer's shipper in arranging pickup.