450SL

1976 Mercedes Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID # 10704412029586

Mileage:  98,570 with deep records/service documentation

Exterior Color: Yellow (624G) Beautiful paint soft to touch // Very high quality repaint executed years ago in superb condition

Interior:  Saddle

Soft top: black canvas by Gahh in good condition

Original dash pad

Original Ronal Wheels non chrome matching wheels

2 thick files with excellent documented service records dating back 3 owners

West Coast ownership last decade

Spare tire, jack, tools, 2 key fobs, convertible tools, manuals and paperwork

 

 

 

 

 

380SL

1985 Mercedes Benz 380 SL – SOLD

VIN ID # WDBBA45C4FA018051   Production Date: 09/84

Mileage:  102,550

Exterior Color: Desert Red (540H) (nice gloss paint shine showing mostly original paint)

Interior:  Palomino Leather

AC blows cold air // Heater works properly

Original dash showing minor crack in center // Excellent condition burl wood

Nice matching tan carpet with Mercedes floor mats

Brown canvas soft top in excellent condition // Hardtop headliner shows well preserved condition

Clean Car Fax

Clean, dry, no rust // Lived primarily in Southwest USA

Mercedes Bundt style 14″ factory non-chrome wheels with newer installed tires showing excellent tread and good rubber

Recent services // Complete double row timing chain replacement including tensioner, guides and rails.  New Subframe mounts.  Rear main seal.  Transmission fluid and filter replacement.  Full oil and filter service.  Brake fluid bleed and add fresh fluid.  Coolant replacement.

Last model year 380SL in beautiful color combo showing elegant contrast.

Comes with original spare tire, tool roll, jack and original books, manuals and key

450SL

1980 Mercedes Benz 450 SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID # WDB10704412062149    Production Date: 02/80

Exterior:  Black (DB-040)

Interior:  Palomino

Mileage:  159,780

Soft Top:  Black

Santa Barbara, California car in same family ownership until July 2017 when it changed hands.  Upon sale it received a smog inspection service to update equipment for California emissions successful pass.  Shortly thereafter a full brake service including pads and calipers plus an oil and filter change were performed.   Records available.  A matching set of new tires, with the recommended factory dimensions were then installed over the Mercedes factory non-chrome 14 inch Bundt style rims.  The steering had significant play and a replacement of the steering coupling was completed in January of 2018.

Nice quality respray executed approximately 5 years ago in the factory color.

Motor is highly responsive and vehicle behaves well in both city and highway conditions.  Lovely driver.  Powerful responsive 4.5L V8 showing no hesitation on throttle top to bottom.  Shift quality is good, tracks straight, rides smooth.

Generally solid undercarriage.  Chrome shows some minor dings.  Hood has a few minor abrasions.  AC and heat not currently working.  Recent diagnosis is AC will need blower motor.  Original dash pad shows negligible cracks.  Consul wood shows wear.  Upholstery shows seam split-light tear on head rests.  Carpet could be addressed or deep cleaned for simple driver quality level.  Trunk missing floor carpet.  Soft top will need to be addressed.

Little documentation history passed along from previous sale.

California registration is current with Cali special order black/yellow plates.

Porsche 968

1993 Porsche 968 – SOLD 

VIN ID # WP0AA2964PS820181 // Production Date 09/92

Exterior:  Guards Red (Lacknr/L8OK)

Interior:  Cashmere leather (LC)

Mileage:  96,925 documented with service history

Desirable 6 Speed Manual Transmission

Impressive drive quality.  Porsche high-performance behavior with no disappointments

Fixed roof with removable sunroof

Upgraded Porsche Cup style alloy wheels wrapped in newer matching Bridgestone Tires

Clean CarFax / California Title

Deep service history from previous ownership kept in order.  Recent major service of timing belt, water pump, brakes and fresh fluid changes with records available.  Additional service work performed upon acquisition in preparation for sale.

Books, manuals, Porsche key fob with extra sets

 

 

Mercedes Benz 280SE 4.5

1973 Mercedes Benz 280SE 4.5 – SOLD 

VIN ID# 10806712020998

Exterior:  Pine Green Metallic (DB-862G)

Interior:  Palomino leather

Mileage:  33,100 showing (5 digit odometer) with deep documentation, believed to have turned once.

Same family ownership for 44 years

No rust on this vehicle, always garaged

Motor starts immediately, idles smooth and steady, highly responsive, excellent power, shifts evenly through the gears and drives straight and smooth.  Newer purchased and properly fitted white wall tires with good tread.  Original hubcaps in matching color scheme.

Recently serviced including fresh oil and filter change.  Records available of recent work completed.

Documented European Delivery purchase special order vehicle

Imported via Oakland, California

Original Becker radio

4.5L V8 powered with a 3 speed auto transmission (original motor)

Large operable power sunroof

Power windows and locks

Every original factory book, manual, data card, first ownership log, MB service booklet with service stamps/mileage,  documentation showing new purchase and delivery via European Delivery Program, original purchase invoice and an encyclopedia of saved paperwork that would make any collector/enthusiast delighted.

Spare tire, jack and tool roll along with 2 extra tires and wheels.  Comes with 3 keys.

 

 

 

Porsche 944

 

1983 Porsche 944 – Price $24,990 – SOLD

Exterior Color/LACKNR: Alpine White (L90E)  100% all original factory paint in pristine condition

Interior Color: Brown Partial Leather (LU)

Mileage: 11,000 original/documented

West Coast single ownership from new purchase in May 1983 at Gateway Porsche-Audi Portland, Oregon // Includes original window sticker invoice and new dealer purchase documents

Immaculate time capsule interior / Carpet and leather look factory new / original glass

Clean Car Fax available // Records including services, dates & mileage documentation

Blaupunkt original factory radio with test cassette tape

Phone dial Porsche white alloy factory wheels like new

5 speed manual transmission

Superb drive quality as you would expect on this rare-low mileage specimen.  A driver’s delight without power steering and ultra lightweight body.  Immaculate engine bay.  Gold cadmium preserved on hardware.

All original books showing authenticity and first ownership signatures from new dealer purchase.  Manuals, handbooks and original key fobs.  Includes air compressor and tools.

Undisturbed bolts and perfect body panel fitment.  Factory bright paint markings on underside still present

Major service just completed (all records available for review)

A collection piece for the astute enthusiast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

560 SL

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1987 Mercedes Benz 560 SL – SOLD

VIN ID # WDBBA48D6HA073849 // Production Date:  07/87

Same owner since 1991

Exterior Color: Arctic White (DB-147)

Interior:  Grey Leather

Soft Top:  Original Black German Canvas in excellent condition.

Mileage: 36,850 original well documented / Title shows ACTUAL MILEAGE.  Service history stamped with mileage increments in MB Service booklet.  Additional service documentation on hand.

Window Sticker from purchase.

Clean Car Fax.  Clean Autocheck.  All vin tags affixed to body panels.

Excellent condition.  Zero rust.  Superb drive quality.  Drives like you would expect it to.

15 inch non chrome Mercedes original rims wrapped over 4 matching Michelin tires.

AC converted to 134 in proper working condition

Recently passed CA Emissions test

All books, manuals, convertible tools, spare tire, tool roll and original keys.

Original Dashboard showing no cracks in perfect condition.

Overall a highly collectible & original 560SL with very low mileage and time capsule quality preservation.

Additional photos available including undercarriage upon request.

500SEC

1984 Mercedes Benz 500SEC (European Spec) SOLD

VIN ID # WDB1260441A102333

Exterior: Diamond Blue Metallic (DB-355)

Interior:  Blue leather original

Original Miles:  208,000

European headlamps and Euro bumpers (as fitted on this model new) were never federalized upon import and remain untouched on the vehicle.

We have the original purchase invoice from Exclusive Car Agency (Munich, Germany).  The invoice details cover the following:  Schuncks Shipping & Special Customs Invoice dated 10/8/84.  Full description of goods for a 1985 500SEC with an invoice price of $43,561.00.  The vehicle was sold as a 1985 model and titled in USA as a 1984 as is stated on the clean certificate of title.

In the same owners hands since new purchase via Third Century Corporation located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Vehicle was bought new in Munich, Germany and then shipped to USA via Long Beach, CA.  The vehicle was acquired from the original owner’s family.  A side note:  When the owner bought the vehicle new he also purchased the same model in Grey for his brother.

Always garaged.  Very nice original leather upholstery showing some patina age.  No rips, tears or issues to note.  Power seats with multi adjust.  Driver side airbag.  Equipped with ABS brakes.  Original Becker Grand Prix Cassette still working.

No rust can be found on this vehicle.

Motor is solid, shifts smooth through all gears.  Idles smooth, starts right up.  No leaks.  Engine bay is extremely clean and some parts still look new.

Nicely optioned including sunroof.

Original Mercedes Bundt style 14 inch alloy non-chrome wheels wrapped with 4 matching Michelin tires showing excellent tread.

Spare tire with matching rim.  Jack, emergency sign, tool set, 2 keys, all original books, manuals and new purchase invoice/importation included with sale.

 

 

560SL

1989 Mercedes Benz 560SL

VIN ID // WDBBA48D5KA093274

Coveted last model year of the 107 series

Miles:  92,000 original documented

Exterior:  Black Schwarz (DB-040)

Interior:  Palomino Leather

Newer installed black soft top

Rare seat heat option

Nice carpet and newer mats

Original dash in excellent shape

Clean Car fax available for review

15 inch chrome MB rims

All books, manuals, convertible tools, spare tire, jack and 2 keys come with the sale

 

450SL

1980 Mercedes Benz 450 SL – SOLD

VIN ID:  10704412064511

Production Date:  06/80 (Rare end of production for 450SL line)

-Delivered to first owner on 08/28/80 at Leo Payne Imports, INC

-2 owner vehicle in the same hands for last 13 years (used sparingly as pleasure vehicle)

-Exterior:  Petrol Blue-Green (DB-877) rare color

-Interior:  Palomino leather (shows no rips or tears)

-Mileage: 70,000

-2 tops: Soft Top is tan canvas in good condition / Hard top headliner shows nice original matching interior color

-Original dashboard shows excellent condition

-Always garaged

-Light documentation / West Coast car

-14 inch non chrome MB SL factory rims

-Nice quiet smooth drive quality

-Books, manuals, convertible keys, full tool roll, factory spare tire and keys all present