1972 Mercedes 350sl Roadster 4.5l W/ Only 24,000 Miles Signal Red Both Tops on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:24428 Color: Signal Red /
Cream Beige

Location:

Hopewell Junction, New York, United States

1972 Mercedes 350SL Roadster 4.5L w/ ONLY 24,000 miles Signal Red both tops, image 1

1972 Mercedes 350SL Roadster 4.5L w/ ONLY 24,000 miles Signal Red both tops, image 2

1972 Mercedes 350SL Roadster 4.5L w/ ONLY 24,000 miles Signal Red both tops, image 3

1972 Mercedes 350SL Roadster 4.5L w/ ONLY 24,000 miles Signal Red both tops, image 4

1972 Mercedes 350SL Roadster 4.5L w/ ONLY 24,000 miles Signal Red both tops, image 5

1972 Mercedes 350SL Roadster 4.5L w/ ONLY 24,000 miles Signal Red both tops, image 6

1972 Mercedes 350SL Roadster 4.5L w/ ONLY 24,000 miles Signal Red both tops, image 7

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.5L V8 w/ Bosch fuel injection
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 10704412002115 Year: 1972
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

Condition: Used: A 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. ...

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.

The car has been in garage kept storage and not driven since 1995 when I moved to my current address. The first picture shown is the car seeing the light of day for the first time since 1995 : what many refer to as a "barn find" moment. Just prior to that I had a lubrication service,tune up including spark plugs,points & condensor (remember those?) new fuel pump and filters. Tires are matching BF Goodrich TA radials from 1994 and have always held air without fail. When last started the engine ran and drove flawlessly and without any drama the way these vintage Mercedes should when maintained. The air conditioning was working when last used prior to long term storage as was the power antenna. Prior to storage the nearly empty fuel tank was treated to a fuel system stabilizer and then the engine was run for about 10 mins after to circulate fuel/conditioner mix. The car has not been started since including the moment these pics were taken. I strongly suggest removing & draining the fuel tank plus flushing the fuel injection system with a quality cleaning agent prior to starting the engine again. Will also need a new battery since the "new" one in it was installed in 1994.

The previous owner unfortunately decided she didn't like the factory original Silver paint and changed the color to Signal Red. The door jambs were also painted this color for uniformity. The factory hardtop and steel hubcap centers retain the original Silver color. The hard top was stored hanging off the ground as seen in the pics and the soft top left up in the locked position to maintain its shape without creases or stress. All the exterior trim from the bumpers,grille and door handles are in much better than average condition. There is also a set of four German made 16" Centra chrome wheels w/o centercaps that are included in the final sale price. As an added bonus as seen in the pics the car has the much more expensive and attractive Euro headlights fitted currently. The original quad headlights are not present.

Regarding the condition of the sheet metal and car body : all the major panels are solid from the aluminum hood & trunk to the fenders,doors and quarter panels. These vintage vehicles like any from that era did not have the advanced rust proofing/prevention materials we currently enjoy today. As seen clearly in the pics there is rust thru in the areas of the rocker panel on the drivers side and less so but still evident on the passenger side. Included in the final sale price of the car are brand new *Tabco steel replacement rocker panels in their original shipping box. There is also rust in the areas of the wheel wells directly behind the front wheels and ahead of the rear wheels in the same areas. Look closely and you'll see that much of the peeling is in fact the thick industrial grade rubberized undercoating they used at the factory. You can see in places the metal underneath not having what initially looks like significant rusting. These are issues that can be remedied by any competent body shop. This listing is being made to the best of my ability to represent the items needing attention to restore this car. It is being sold as a worthy restoration candidate due to its rarity (only year of two produced that meets USA EPA/DOT specifications) and extremely low mileage : about 600 miles/year.

Since it was built prior to model year 1975 NY State did not issue titles then but only transferable registrations such as this car has. The car retains it's last registration issued in 1985 and expiring in 1986. This is the means that ownership transfer will entail. This is a seven day NO RESERVE listing and as such the last bidder owns the car. DO NOT bid unless you have the means and funds set aside and ahead to complete your legally binding purchase obligation upon bidding completion. I reserve the right to end this listing prior to completion since the car is also advertised in other selling forums. If you have less than 5 positive purchase completion ratings by eBay or are a first time bidder here you MUST call me at 914-456-1215 prior to bidding otherwise I reserve the right to reject your bid. Upon close of bidding the winning bidder must contact me immediately after eBay confirms your winning bid via emailing us both then make a 25% deposit of the purchase price within 48 hours. The remaining balance is due within 5 business days of deposit. That gives you the luxury of seven full days to complete purchase. This car is being sold AS IS and has no existing warranty. Shipping and delivery costs associated with this sale are the responsibility of the buyer.

Finally since this is a NO RESERVE auction the car is being sold to the last and highest bidder no matter the price. Please be aware that the reserve is ridiculously reasonable for the sake of completing a sale and as such do not attempt to contact me and ask what it is. It will be worth the wait and your bid plus I will not end the bidding early for any reason other than those stated previously thereby insuring everyone a fair chance at winning the bid. Thank you for viewing my listing here and happy bidding to all.

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