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1985 Mercedes 500sl European Edition California Car Since New Low Original Miles on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:104742 Color: As I observe the car I can see that the rear driver side
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1985 Mercedes Benz 500SL European Version

ONE CALIFORNIA OWNER SINCE NEW..!

 

Vehicle number:WDB1070461A033541

Miles:104,742

Color Code:929 Nautikblau (Nautical Blue)

One of the most iconic Mercedes Ever produced,

The R107 Chassis convertible was an instant classic since its debut in 1971.

I took 261 high resolution photos for your viewing send me an email then

I will send you the photos.


This beauty it’s a very rare 1985 Mercedes Benz 500SL.. 

The car is very original, always garaged and in great unmolested condition,

the transmission shift smooth, the engine is strong..!  only driven approximately

3,586 miles per year..!

HISTORY

This 500sl has only had 1 California owner since new!

The car comes with all its original importation documents history and all the

original owners manuals as well as maintain books from factory in German.

EXTERIOR

As I observe the car I can see that the rear driver side  quarter panel has

been re-sprayed, according to the original owner, the car had a few scratches

so he had that area re-sprayed. The rest of the car appears to have the original paint.

There are few scratches on the car, there is a long scratch on the driver upper side

of the door. In the trunk area below the “500SL” emblem there are 4 bubbles. Please

look at the photos carefully to see the condition of the paint.

The color is very beautiful Color Code 929 Nautkblau (Nautical Blue), very elegant and

just a joy to observe..! The European headlights are in excellent condition along with the

glass is clear and not chipped.

It also comes with the rare option of windshield wipers for the headlights. Very cool option..!

The front as well as the rear bumper the chrome is in good condition. There is a small

scratch on the bumper. The bottom front spoiler as well as the rear spoiler are in very

great shape. Close to the rear convertible latch there are also some scratches.

 

SOFT TOP

The canvas soft top is the original German canvas and it is in used condition, there

are some small scratches on the driver upper side The plastic windows are in good shape.

HARD TOP

The hard top is clean and the paint is beautiful, some small scratches on it. The headliner

is clean and not abused or stained.

 

ENGINE AREA

The engine bay is presentable and clean. The car will benefit with a mayor tune up. It

comes with factory air condition but is not charged.

 

TRUNK AREA

The trunk is clean with its original carpets and original tool kit. Also features the

emergency triangle safety sign for emergencies. The spare tire sheet metal is in

perfect condition..! No sign of RUST ANYWHERE..!

INTERIOR

The seats are covered in the original German leather and its nice and soft.

The car is equipped with the winter package heated seats.The car features the

rare desirable back seats, there are in excellent condition. I installed a new dash cover

as the dash has 3 cracks on it. The instruments lights, signal lights, high beams, low

beams cruise control, horn, windshield wiper, odometer, speedometer, air knobs and

Becker Mexico AM/FM/Cassette player in good working condition.

The gas gauge and clock and not working. The heater fan works sporadically.

UNDER CARRIAGE

This beauty has no rust at all under the car!

PERFORMANCE

The car has lots of power and the transmission shifts very smooth with no grinding

noises. The car handles well. The car comes with new tires.

The car comes with a clean and clear California title, if sold here in California,

I will provide a Smog certificate.

SHIPPING

I would gladly assist you in the logistics to ship this beauty to any mayor port

in the planet at your own expense. I would take it to the Oakland shipping port for free.

 

QUESTIONS?

Inspections are welcome and highly suggested.

I live 45 minutes south of San Francisco Airport.

 

Thanks for visiting..!

Happy bidding!

Jaime

408 656 5112

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