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Classic Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:141712 Color: 726 Beige gray /
 126 Beige mbtex
Location:

Roselle, Illinois, United States

Roselle, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Engine:4.5
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 10704412002011 Year: 1972
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: 350 SL
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 141,712
Exterior Color: 726 Beige gray
Interior Color: 126 Beige mbtex
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. ... 

Rare Classic 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL, for only 2 years were these made with a better 4.5L engine (0.8 higher compression then 74 and newer 450SL) and the desirable euro bumpers.

All chrome moldings are in excellent shape. 141 000 miles, very well maintained, hard top in excellent shape, soft top is newer with no tears.
Comes with history of owners and receipts, car was restored in the 90's (supposedly $16000 spent),  ever since it was garage kept and didn't see any snow or salt. I didn't notice any rust at all. Car drives with no issues. Engine runs strong and smooth with no weird noises or smells. Trans shifts smoothly. New brakes and new tires.
 There are some cosmetic mostly interior issues, like arm rest with broken plastic sleeve some cracks on dash and center console (most of them were fixed/treated with Permatex vinyl and leather repair kit to prevent any more damage (I took close up pictures before and after). Ignition lock moves up and down a bit but functions properly.
The car supposedly got the left side damaged in parking lot before the previous owner, so the driver's door and fender were replaced or repaired and the whole car repainted with original color. It has a rebuild title as the insurance paid for everything. Unfortunately the inside of the left door was left unpainted, it could also use a little better aligning as you can see from close up pictures. Everything functions smoothly though, both doors open/close without any effort. 

This car is sold as is with no warranty. I will allow somebody checking the car in my garage or driveway before the end of this auction. No joy rides though. 



I'll require a down payment of  $500 within 48 hrs and full payment within 7 days via wire transfer, cash in person or cashier's check. I will not release the car until full payment is in my account or in my hands. 
 
 

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