1972 Mercedes Benz 350 SL Roadster 77,782 original miles!
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Model: | 350SL Roadster |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1972 |
Mileage: | 77842 |
VIN: | 10704412002683 |
Color: | Red |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | River Forest, Illinois, United States |
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Private seller |
Description of 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Roadster |
This rare, very early production R107 was one of the first imported to the United states. It has the desirable small bumpers and is a US model equipped with the powerful 4.5 liter 250 HP V8 and automatic transmission, has been meticulously maintained. I am the 2nd owner. Major work done by Black Forest Benz, Glendale Wisconsin (specialize in restorations). Minor work and maintenance done by Urban's Auto - (By Black Forest Benz) Engine rebuild done in 2010 at 63,797 miles (head gaskets were leaking oil to exterior). Just under $16k total parts & labor. Engine; transmission removed from car. Cylinder heads machined, valves and valve seats re-ground, valve guides replaced, valves hand-lapped and tested upon reassembly. New oil pump and oil pump chain. New timing chain, all chain guide rails, chain tensioner. All engine block and cylinder head seals & gaskets replaced. All coolant hoses replaced. All breather hoses replaced. All fuel lines replaced including injector stub lines. New injector guides & seals. New engine and transmission mounts and engine mount shock absorbers. Transmission not rebuilt at the time but any leaking seals were replaced. - A new oil pump and new seals installed (after 40 yrs, it was time). - Black Forest also rebuilding the original Becker stereo and added a iPhone dock and upgraded the speakers. This will allow music streaming from your cell phone. - Correct original Becker radio, refurbished by Becker in 2007 w/ auxiliary input jack. - Repainted in its original red color. - Hub caps are original and have never been repainted. - The original black interior is in very good condition. The black cloth soft top matching hard top in great condition - Cold factory A/C. Works great; blows cold - Power brakes and steering - Fog lights -Refrigerant hoses are in good condition - Driver's seat bottom cushion padding replaced in 2010 with MB OE pad, original MB-Tex seat covering preserved - Steering gear box, steering idler arm and steering linkage parts replaced in 2013 at 70,040 - Driveshaft flex discs and center bearing replaced in 2013 at 70,040 - New Vredestein Sprint Classic tires in 2014 at 71,473 - New fuel pump and filter in 2017 (Urban's) - All (8) fuel injectors replaced in 2017 (Urban's installed them) - All D-jetronic fuel injection system components are in good working order. D-jetronic wiring harness is in very good condition with all wire insulation and plastic plug housings intact. - Non-smoking owner Over 100 DETAILED photos here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1PBqpVQvVXj69jEndethNh8hUKz5EHdke $17500 OBO Thank you for considering. |