Classic 1975 Mercedes 280sl European Model Roadster With Removable Hard Top on 2040-cars
Ellicott City, Maryland, United States
1975 Mercedes 280SL (107.042 Type) European Model Note: This car was brought in to the U.S. from Germany. VIN: 10704212000101 (107=Type; 0=Gasoline motor; 42=Model 280SL; 1=Left-hand drive; 2=Automatic Transmission; 000101=Serial #) Body Style: 2 Door roadster, with removable hard top. Odometer Reading: 227,613 miles (The speedometer is in MPH, so it is assumed the odometer is also in MPH. But from the condition of the car, and its European origin, the reading may be in kilometers, which would translate to 141,432 miles). Color: Dark green, with gold pin strip. Interior (color/material): Tan leather seats, vinyl and leather door panels, brown carpet. Engine: 2.8L Inline 6 cylinders, fuel injected. Exhaust System: Steel, dual pipes, single muffler, with dual chrome tips. Transmission: Automatic, with a console-mounted shifter. Brakes: Power, front/rear disk. Steering: Power Seats: Bucket seats in front, "Kinder Seats" in back. Sheepskin seat covers. Air Conditioning Instruments: Speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, tachometer, oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel level, clock. Radio: Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette, replaces original Becker radio. Electric antenna. Safety: Original lap and shoulder belts. Removable hard top, with rear window defogger. Chrome trim over wheels. Wheels: Original Mercedes painted aluminum alloy, 14" Tires: All Climate Radials, sized: 205/70R14 The badging on the car is "380SL", which is incorrect. Exterior: Overall, the paint is in very good condition. It has been well maintained, and it's clear the car has always been kept inside with no exposure to the weather. he only issues with the paint are some small rust bubbles on the front and rear fenders. There are no dents or dings. The chrome, trim, grille, bumpers, and lights are all in excellent condition. The glass is in good condition. Interior and Trunk: The interior is in good condition. The front sears show wear from age and use. Under the sheepskin seat covers, the leather is worn. The driver's bolster is split in places, and a metal piece has poked through. The springs and padding sag a bit. The rear "Kinder Seats" are in very good condition. The steering wheel, dash pad, instrumental panel, door panels, and console are very good. The trunk is in very good condition. The original jack is present. Engine/Engine Compartment: The in-line 6-cylinder motor is in good condition. There are some oil and coolant leaks. There is surface rust on the exhaust manifold. There is a fairly new Autocraft battery. The brake master cylinder looks new. Chassis and Wheels: The chassis is solid, and in good condition. There is surface rust on the exhaust system and suspension components. There are some rust spots in the sheet metal in the wheel wells behind the left rear, left front, and right front wheels, and under the rear bumpers on both sides. The extent of the rust cannot be determined without more aggressive investigation. The wheels are in fair condition, with some curb marks on the rims, and some light corrosion. The car starts easily, and idles smoothly. It has been maintained by a local Mercedes shop, and has had only 2 owners. Garage kept, and driven primarily on the weekends. |
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