Author: slautogallery

1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL – SOLD

VIN ID # WDBBA48D1HA057543

Production Date:  09/86

Exterior:  Willow Green (DB-261)

Interior:  Palomino Leather

Mileage: 148,700 (documentation history)

Soft Top:  Black in very nice condition

Extremely rare gorgeous color is truly captivating.

Original dash pad in excellent condition.  Palomino leather seats still wear sheepskin covers.  Matching carpet shows minimal wear.

After-market head unit with AM/FM and cassette tape.  Antennae functions properly.

Has lived in California since new purchase.  This was a garaged vehicle.

Retains the original issue period correct CA license plates in white with sun background and Van Housen Mercedes Benz Sacramento license plate frames.  Original First Aid-Kit.

Clean Car Fax with multiple entries showing service history, mileage increments and chronology.

Original Sekurit MB glass all around.  15 inch chrome wheels.  Tires show plenty of tread.

Oil service and full transmission service completed.  Just serviced AC with conversion to 134 system,  blows cold.

Super clean undercarriage.

Strong powerful motor.  No nonsense solid behavior on road at all speeds.  Clean smooth shift quality.

Multiple sets of keys, owner’s manual, service documentation history, convertible tools, original Pirelli spare tire with tag and jack.

1978 Mercedes Benz 280SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID # 10704212004870 (European VIN ID)

Production Date:  10/78

Exterior:  Astral Silver (DB-735G)

Interior:  Blue Leather (excellent condition and well preserved upholstery)

Soft Top:  Blue in really nice condition with clear windows.

Mileage:  256,500 Kilometers  (Original metric cluster still intact)

Original dash pad in top condition with the slightest crack.

Nice matching blue clean carpet.  Original Mercedes glass.

European model imported to USA west coast in the mid – 1980’s // Previous ownership title document says 1985 as the last issue date.

USA headlamps were installed upon importation.  Still retains Euro slim bumpers.

Even body panels and correct spacing-alignment.

Minor aesthetic items including – Showing a few paint bubbles, slight paint fade on hard top side rear, crack in rear window of hard top glass.

The vehicle was garaged and used sparingly over the past 10 years.

Hi Revving 110 inline 6 cylinder motor.  Very responsive and impressive peppy drive quality.  Absolutely no disappointments.

Aftermarket radio not working.  Hirschman antennae not working.

Mercedes 14 inch factory non-chrome bundt style wheels with older tires.

Retains original First Aid-Kit.  Highway emergency kit.

Period correct AMG stamped body kit.  Matching deck lid spoiler.

Recently out of indoor climate control storage.  Just underwent service including brakes, fluids and more.  Records available for review.

MB service booklet with dates and mileage from first 6 years of European ownership.

2 keys and valet key.

*Please note* Not available for California private sale due to emissions requirements.  All out of state USA buyers should check with your state emissions requirements as 25 year and older vehicles may be exempt.  International buyers are encouraged.

1990 Mercedes Benz 560SEC – SOLD 

VIN ID # WDBCA45E4LA541863

Production Date: 03/90

Exterior:  Garnet Red Metallic (DB-512)

Interior:  Cream Beige Leather

Mileage: 153,400 (original documented)

Originally purchased at Phil Smart Inc. Mercedes Benz (Seattle, WA)

Gorgeous color scheme rarely seen on a late model SEC.

Highly responsive on throttle.  Behaves very well on open road.  Flagship MB coupe build & engineering drive quality without disappointment.

Always garaged and properly maintained.  Deep service history showing mileage, dates and services completed through the years.  MB service booklet showing stamps/mileage.

Original Dash pad showing no cracks or sun damage.  Nice matching tan carpet and MB mats.

Original Becker Grand Prix cassette player (sound not working).  After market Pioneer multi-disc changer installed in trunk.

Optioned with power sunroof and power rear window sun shade option.  Original First-Aid Kit.

Front seat heaters.  AC blows cold air properly on all fan speeds.

Recently restored MB original issue 15 inch non chrome wheels over newer installed Michelin tires.

Clean Car Fax (many services and details noted)

All original books, manuals, original spare tire, jack, key fobs etc.

1973 Mercedes Benz 450SLC – SOLD

VIN ID # 10702412003421

Production Date: 07/73

Exterior:  Black (DB-040)

Interior:  Black Leather (original issue)

Mileage:  147,600

Very nice drive quality, excellent acceleration and shift quality, very powerful strong motor with no hesitation.

Optioned with Sunroof.

Original dash pad shows no cracks.

Pre-1974 slim bumpers.

Original Becker Radio and antennae in working condition.

Non-chrome bundt style MB 14 inch wheels.  Nice tires with good tread.

Front seat bottom pads have worn down.  Original seat covers not damaged or torn.

Trunk deck lid shows light scratching.  Hood was repainted and shows some scratches.  Passenger door shows an area of more pronounced paint fade.  Light oxidation on roof and some panels is present.  These items mentioned are visible only upon close up inspection.

Originally purchased at Downtown LA Mercedes Benz.

Original books, some manuals and data card.  No service history.

1981 Mercedes Benz 380SLC – SOLD

VIN ID # WDBBA25A7BB002319

Mileage:  97,980 (original documented)

Exterior:  Astral Silver (DB-735G)

Interior:  Original Black leather (soft to the touch and beautiful patina)

Original dash-pad in perfect condition

Optioned with sunroof.  All original Mercedes issued glass.  Beautiful chrome.

Beautiful carpet.  Original first aid-kit.  No sun fade on rear window area carpet.  Rear window slats in excellent condition.  Perfect headliner.

Originally purchased new through the European Delivery program at Mission Viejo Imports Mercedes Orange County, California.  Retains the original dealership license plate frame.

Always garage kept and it shows.  Paint shows hi gloss shine.  Marred only by a few minor scratches on driver door to be expected with age.  Hard to find them in this all original time capsule quality preserved interior.

Excellent drive quality with firm and smooth suspension.  A pleasure to drive.

MB Service booklet stamped with several dates and mileage increments showing strong consistent service from new.  All additional service records have been retained through previous ownership and are available for review.

Highly documented vehicle.  Just serviced.

Complete timing chain service

Clean Car Fax

All books and manuals

Mercedes non-chrome 14″ Bundt style matching wheels in excellent condition over matching newer tires with excellent tread.

Original spare tire never used with factory tag still affixed, original jack and tool roll

1984 Mercedes Benz 280SL – Sold

VIN ID # WDB1070421A007508

Mileage: 125,850

Color: Midnight Blue (DB-904)

Interior: Cream Beige (MB-Tex)

Soft Top:  Navy Blue (appears to be a replacement top with a few tears noted)

Euro Spec 107 with 2.8L 6 cylinder hi revving 110 motor

Original Euro bumpers and Bosch headlamps with level adjustable vacuum control switch properly working and side marker turn signals.  Still retains European tail lights with orange corners rather than USA red.  Original MB front windscreen glass.

Original dash pad shows a few cracks.  Nice upholstery matched carpet.  MB TEX style seats show well with only a few blemishes.  Arm-rest shows discoloration.

Equipped with AC and Heater (AC not currently working)

15 inch newer Michelin Pilot tires showing excellent tread over “mesh style” low profile wheels

Dry no-rust vehicle

Known ownership history shows Utah and Nevada with minimal documentation.  First owner reported in USA June 2000

Comes with build sheet card, owner’s manual, 2 keys, spare, tool roll and jack.

*Please note* Not available for California private sale due to emissions requirements.  All out of state USA buyers should check with your state emissions requirements as 25 year and older vehicles may be exempt.  International buyers are encouraged.