NO RESERVE: 72 450SL Roadster, 71K, Two Tops, 4.5, Not 1929 Gazelle SSK Replica

NO RESERVE -Rare 72 Mercedes 350SL Convertible, wo Tops, 1K, .5 V8, irst Year of Classic SL Body Style

71k original miles, .5 V8.As the link below explains, he value of the '72 350SL convertibles is steadily increasing. Hagerty's average value for a 1972 SL convertible in this condition and with this mileage is $19,500. I am also considering sale of my 1929 Mercedes Gazelle Replica, hotos and details below.

Mechanical: The 71k on the odometer is original, onfirmed by my mechanic. Always been regularly maintained, he car is powerful, mooth and quiet.All the maintenance is up to date and the car is registered and on the road. The power windows all work well as do the wipers and horn. The a/c has not been retrofitted, t turns on the compressor but needs to be charged. The buttons for the climate control fan work intermittently. The engine has great pickup, he 4.5 V8 is powerful and quiet and the transmission shifts properly, n the highway she'll get 17-18 mpg. The mechanisms for both the soft top and hard top work properly, ll handles and fittings included. Boot cover locks down firmly when top is down. If you're familiar with these cars the two multi-function levers for the two tops and boot cover are often broken or missing; this SL has both levers working properly, oth lockdown nuts for each side and both handles for locking the top above the windshield. The earlier 1970's SL's had higher compression motors with better mileage and HP.Everything lines up properly, he doors close easily and the hardtop comes off and bolts back on on properly, ll the locking mechanisms function as they should. I bought this one because of the low mileage and the fact that it's the most solid and clean SL I could find.

Cosmetic: The car has always been garaged.Bought from the second owner, e gave it to his daughter for college about eight years ago. Before giving it to her it was repainted and had the softconvertible top replaced at the same time with a Mercedes heavy duty top, olor coded to the car. The hardtop bolts down firmly and all the soft and hardtop levers and fasteners work easily. When the car was painted later model SL safety bumpers were added. The new paint, op and bumpers cost him over $8000. It's quiet inside on the highway with the windows up. The interior is in good condition; except for the driver's seat bolster area there are no rips or worn areas on the seats, oor panels, arpet, onsole or rear section. The chrome bumpers and brightwork are in great shape, o dents, cratches, itting or fading, hey shine. Modern Ipod ready stereo. Selling both the 350SL and Gazelle Replica due to finances. The SL was mainly driven by my wife.