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380SL

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBBA45A2CB017694

Production Date: 06/82

Exterior: Midnight Blue (904)

Interior: Blue Leather

Soft Top: Navy Blue (German Canvas)

Mileage: 103,800 (Actual miles documented from new purchase)

This rare triple blue 380SL is a true single family owned vehicle. It was originally purchased at Manhattan Mercedes-Benz in New York. Retain original purchase window sticker and sales invoice. Original owner passed to her niece in 2019. All service records have been retained and organized in a large binder. Always serviced consistently at local Mercedes-Benz dealer and independent MB specialists in Raleigh, North Carolina. Major service recently completed.

Delivered in Midnight Blue (904) and still wearing its original factory finish. Laser straight body panels and fitment.

Interior shows extremely well with an unblemished original blue dashpad, newer blue leather matching upholstery and nice blue carpet with crisp door cards. A german canvas blue soft top has replaced the original and still shows excellent condition and clear glass windows. The matching hard top accompanies the vehicle.

Clean Carfax available for review. A double row timing chain conversion was completed on this vehicle at the 100k mileage marker and in that service the subframe bushings and motor mounts were also replaced. HVAC system all working properly. The AC was serviced, converted to 134 and blows cold air through the proper vents on all fan speeds.

The original bundt style factory finish 14 inch wheels were restored to like new condition and ride over Uniroyal Tigerpaw correct dimension tires.

This wonderful SL comes complete with Mercedes factory handbooks, manuals and the MB service booklet showing dates, mileage and services performed. The original factory jack and spare are inside the trunk. 3 original Huff key fobs come with the car. An entire lifetime of service history accompanies the car as well as the original sales invoice receipt and original dealer window sticker with all delivery options.

500SL

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDB1070461A035708

Production Date: July 1985

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Palomino Leather

Soft Top: Black

Matching color Hardtop

Mileage: 81,900 (with documentation)

Clean Carfax available for review

Very late 1985 production example European delivered 500SL 107 model. Mercedes-Benz Classic Center data reveals it was shipped July 9th 1985 from the factory. Stateside ownership records show fastidious care and servicing.

Extremely attractive original European factory bumpers and Bosch headlamps equipped with wipers. The original headlamp system has an advantage with tri-level adjustment switch. Additionally this vehicle came optioned with seat heaters.

Beautiful Signal Red paint shows excellent gloss and depth. Really nice chrome and rubber trim.

The palomino interior has good preservation. The original dashpad is in good shape. Burl wood trim shows patina. Equipped with rear fold down factory kinder seat and seat belts. The black soft top is in good condition.

Serviced upon our acquisition.

Newly refurbished factory alloy 15 inch Gullideckel wheels ride on correctly sized 205 65 15 tires.

Comes with MB factory handbooks, convertible tools, spare and jack.

Please note ** will note meet CA emissions and be sold privately to CA Resident.

560SL

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID # WDBBA48D7KA095575

Production Date: 11/88

Exterior: Black (DB-040)

Interior: Palomino Leather

Soft Top: Black (Mercedes original issue)

Color keyed black hard top

Mileage: 57,400 (original documented)

Clean Car Fax available for review

An excellent condition highly preserved final model year 1989 U.S.A. 560SL in Tier 1 color livery of Black (040) over Palomino leather. This example has been given the European specification treatment including slim original factory bumpers and Bosch square headlamps.

Still wearing original factory Black (040) paint. Retains every original VIN body tag. Original matching numbers hard top has excellent chrome, glass and headliner. Factory issue black soft top marked Polyglas / Wopavin has been preserved wonderfully.

Factory Palomino leather interior. Original dashpad is perfect. All burl wood trim still retains deep color. Leather seats including factory arm rest are soft to touch and supple. Door cards and carpet show negligible wear. Automatic climate control functions correctly. Outside temp gauge is not currently working. Under the hood is very tidy and a new hood pad was installed.

Refurbished Becker radio fully operational.

Refurbished like new original 15 inch factory alloy Gullideckel wheels ride over brand new correctly sized tires.

Serviced upon our acquisition.

Accompanied by its original Mercedes factory handbooks / manuals and MB service booklet. Original spare, jack and MB tool roll. Mercedes master key fob.

A wonderful final-year example of the timeless chassis code R107 Mercedes-Benz, this 560 SL is an appealing display of the Stuttgart firm’s finest virtues: exceptional build quality, a robust powerplant, and effortless style.

250SL Pagoda

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1967 Mercedes-Benz European 250SL Pagoda – Price – Sold!

1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL California Coupe with Hardtop  
Chassis no. 113.043-10-003595 
Engine no. 129982-10-001833

2,496cc SOHC Aluminum Inline 6-cylinder engine
Bosch mechanical fuel injection
170bhp at 5,600rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Servo-assisted Disc Brakes

*Wonderfully equipped, W113 Mercedes ‘Pagoda’
*Retains numbers matching engine
*Rare California Coupe specification
*Accompanied with original coded factory hard top
*Rare and desirable factory equipped ZF 5-speed manual transmission

THE MERCEDES 250SL

The stylish Mercedes-Benz W113 was presented at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show and replaced both the expensive 300SL and entry-level 190SL with one medium-priced two-seat sports car. The SL was a huge success, with 48,912 sold in 9 years, and is now considered a true masterpiece. Legendary Mercedes Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut and Technical Director Fritz Nallinger did the chassis, while equally famous designers Paul Bracq and Bela Barenyi styled the car under the direction of Friedrich Geiger. The body combines the elegantly trim look of contemporary Mercedes sedans with a simple grille derived from the 300SL. Bela Barenyi conceived the patented concave hardtop, soon called the “Pagoda.” Like the best designs, the W113 has proven to be timeless in its appeal.

Built on a typical Mercedes chassis derived from the new W111 sedan, with independent front suspension, patented low-pivot rear suspension and powerful disc brakes, the SL is one of the best-handling classic sports cars. The body boasts an aluminum hood, trunk lid, doors and tonneau cover, so that at just under 2900 lbs., the W113 is remarkably svelte for a fully equipped luxury Grand Tourer. The virtually indestructible Mercedes fuel-injected SOHC Inline-6 was literally decades ahead of the competition. The 230SL, built from 1963-67, derives 150 hp from 2308 cc. The 250SL, built only from December 1966 to January, 1968, derives 150 hp from 2496cc with significantly improved performance thanks to more torque and a wider powerband. The final 280SL, built from 1967 through 1971, derives 170 hp from 2778cc.

THE CAR OFFERED

Completed at the factory in September of 1967, this rare ZF 5-speed transmission equipped W113 Pagoda, was originally delivered in no. 178 Medium Grey Metallic with match painted hardtop over Caviar (Black) MB-Tex interior. Along with the desirable 5-speed gearbox, this 250SL was equipped with 1:4.08 gear ratio. This California coupe was delivered with a color matched hardtop, complete with its original 3257 build code. The hood also shows the same matching build code. Besides these code matched body parts, this Mercedes has all the right cues that Pagoda owners wish to see including the visible spot welds on the front clip/engine bay, the body around the headlights still has the “notches” visible as well. 

The car lived in the bay area before being acquired by its southern California owner. At one point in life, the car received a color change to Red replacing the original Medium Grey paint. The black seating and carpets stayed intact in its original color and presents nicely for its age, as does the Becker Mexico cassette player. The white steering wheel carries wonderful patina and appears to be the original unit. This European spec example still wears its European headlights and is equipped with fog lamps as well as a set of rally driving lights. Sporting light alloy wheels as opposed to the standard hub caps, this California coupe is ready for the road. The car is in sound mechanical condition, and is sure to be enjoyed on a weekend drive, a local cars and coffee or even a vintage road rally such as the Copperstate 1000.  

Today the car presents nicely in its elegant color scheme and carefully maintained condition. This Mercedes will be accompanied by a copy of the Mercedes data card, showing its rare ZF transmission setup, while also showing its matching numbers factory engine still installed today. Said to be a fine driving car, 250SLs are often regarded as more enjoyable cars to wheel around than their more expensive 280SL brethren. With W113-Series prices on the rise, there is no better way to enjoy the comforts of a modern car with the rising values of a collector car than in a 250SL like this one.

560SL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID # WDBBA48D5JA081933

Production Date: 12/87

Exterior: Blauschwarz Metallic (DB-199)

Interior: Black Anthracite Leather (271)

Soft Top: Black original Mercedes issue

Mileage: 103,690 (original documented)

Incredibly well preserved factory paint in Blauschwarz Metallic shows deep luster and shine. Every original factory vin tag affixed on body panels. Excellent bright work, beautiful chrome and rubber trim. Still with original issue factory Mercedes Wopavin black soft top. Accompanied with the original color matched hardtop still in excellent condition with unfaded factory stickers.

Black leather interior shows nice condition and appears well preserved with crisp original door cards, original dashpad remains virtually crack free and carpet is nice. The burl wood retains its darker color without sun damage. Bright red seat belt fasteners. Instrument cluster had very little UV exposure and shows bright orange gauge faces / needles. Still retains First-Aid Kit and holder in rear shelf.

Very tidy engine bay. Ultra clean wheel wells and undercarriage. Spotless trunk and spare well area.

A brand new hood pad was installed upon our acquisition. Wonderful drive quality on this example with excellent braking, acceleration, steering and precise shift quality.

Brand new tires were installed and ride over the fully refurbished factory finish 15 inch alloy wheels.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Comes with original jack, spare, Mercedes tool roll and 2 Huff key fobs including red dot master key. Some prior service records and MB owners handbook.

450SL

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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# 10704412052058

Production Date: 12/78

Exterior Color: Brilliant Red Metallic (DB-525)

Interior: Black Leather

Soft Top: Black (Mercedes issue)

Mileage: 65,200 (Original documented from new)

This example came from an astute collector in Southern California. They acquired from the original owner who spent time between Santa Barbara and Washington.

Exceptional interior. Perfect dashpad, superb original leather preservation. Equipped with orthopedic seats. Spotless carpets and excellent door cards. Hi gloss finish on zebrano wood console. Original working Becker radio.

Less common Brilliant Red paint shows nice depth and mirror like shine. A complete repaint in the factory color was completed by previous owner to a very high standard. Excellent chrome, rubber and all original MB glass.

Mercedes original issue wopavin black soft top in excellent condition. Comes with matching hard top in perfect condition including original glass, chrome and headliner.

Virtually spotless undercarriage and wheel wells. Extremely tidy engine bay and trunk.

Mercedes factory 14 inch alloy wheels with correctly sized Michelin tires.

Upon our acquisition: AC conversion and freon recharge. Steering components replaced. Full coolant flush. (and more available by request).

Drive quality is superb as to be expected.

Complete factory handbooks including well documented MB service booklet showing dates, stamps and mileage.

Comes with 2 key fobs, jack, spare, and tool roll

450SEL

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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# 11603312091959

Production Date: 04/79

Exterior: Grey-Blue Metallic (DB-906)

Interior: Leather Mushroom (205)

Mileage: 60,300 (documented from new)

Factory options: 410 SLIDING ROOF, ELECTRICALLY OPERATED / 430 HEADREST IN THE REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT / 440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL) / 451 TACHOMETER / 461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND / 491 U.S. VERSION / 518 BECKER RADIO MEXICO CASSETTE FULL STEREO (AM/FM, USA) / 524 PAINTWORK – PRESERVATION / 531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA / 575 FRONT FOLDING ARMREST AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT WITH SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT / 581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL / 592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER / 639  ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE / 640 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS / 668 MODE OF PACKING VE III WITH STYROPOR BUMPER RAILS

Sold new to a sound studio company in Delaware. Spent time in the Philadelphia area before heading to its primary residence of southern California for the majority of its life.

Interior is highly preserved. Original dash pad shows 2 minor cracks. Nice Zebrano wood trim. Excellent door cards. Leather is supple and soft. Excellent original carpet. Superb original headliner. Retains First-Aid kit in rear shelf box. Both arm rests show negligible use and rear seat nets are tight.

Spotless wheel wells, super clean underside and solid undercarriage. Refurbished factory 14 inch alloy bundt wheels ride on newer Hankook correctly sized tires.

Beautiful color livery. Grey-Blue paint appears largely original, still showing deep color with a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Excellent rubber, good chrome and brightwork. Clear colorful lenses, original MB glass. Retains original Bosch windshield wipers. Highly optioned car including power sunroof and rare rear head rests.

Major service completed upon our acquisition in preparation for new ownership. Records / details upon request. The vehicle behaves quite well on the road at all speeds.

After market head unit / sirius radio system.

Retain all original books and manuals including MB service booklet, first owner metal plate etc. Comes with original jack, spare and MB tool roll. Comes with 2 original Huff key fobs.

300CE

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1992 Mercedes-Benz 300CE – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBEA51E4NB582933

Production Date: 07/91

Order Location: United States Tourists

Exterior: Brilliant Silver Metallic (DB-744)

Interior: Grey leather (268)

Mileage: 82,874 (original documented)

Factory Data: 222 / Right Front Seat, Electrically Adjustable, 240 / Outside Temperature Indicator, 241 / Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable with Memory, 291 / Airbag for Front Passenger, 300 / Storage Box in Front Tray, 301 / Storage Box In the Rear, 340 / Add’l 3rd Stop Lamp, 412 / Electric Sliding Roof with Tilting Device, 420 / Automatic Transmission 4-Gear, 430 / Headrest in the Rear, Left and Right, 443 / Tempomat (cruise control), and steering column, electrically adjustable, 461 / Instrument with Miles Ind. and English Legend, 471, Acceleration Skid Control (ASR), 491 / US Version, 531 / Automatic Antenna, 543 / Sun Visor With Vanity Mirror, Illuminated, Left and Right, 551 / Anti-Theft / Anti-Break-In Warning System, 570 / Folding Armrest, Front, 581 / Automatic Climate Control, 592 / Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter, 600 / Headlamp Wiper/Washer, 636 / Deletion-Warning Triangle, 757 / Becker Radio Grand Prix 2000 – USA, 802 / Change of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year, 810 / Sound System, 820 / Vehicles For Tourist (USA, Japan, Australia)

Originally sold new through Competition Imports, Inc to Dr. Alessandro D’Alessandro on a tourist delivery. Pre-Delivery stamp Sindelfingen, Germany August 1991.

The Brilliant Silver Paint shows nice luster and paint depth. Bumper moldings are well preserved and the original Mercedes glass is still in place all around.

Outstanding interior preservation. Perfect dashpad. Instrument cluster still shows bright orange gauge appearance. Excellent burl wood. Door cards and Grey leather upholstery is soft, supple and in nice condition. Nice clean carpets. Lloyds floor mats in front. Originally equipped with Mercedes-Benz factory phone system. A sound system update was done under prior ownership that now offers satellite radio, USB inputs, hands free cell talking and other ancillary play options such as blue tooth and spotify. The original Becker can be sourced and installed if desired.

Extensively serviced through its lifetime including prior ownership. The last 5 years service exceeded 10k $ from Mercedes-Benz authorized and Mercedes independents. Superb drive quality on this fixed roof coupe.

Undercarriage and wheel wells are ultra clean.

Excellent condition 8 hole 15 inch factory finish wheels ride over Michelin tires with plenty of life left.

Complete with the original issue Mercedes factory handbooks. Includes original MB service booklet with stamps, dates and services. Ownership service history and records available. Comes with original spare, jack, tool roll and Huff key fob.

560SL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBBA48D2JA079668

Production Date: 11/87

Exterior: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Palomino Leather

Soft Top: Black (original Mercedes issue)

Color matching hard top

Mileage: 76,400 (original documented)

This late model 560SL in classic livery Signal Red over Palomino has superb preservation. Having lived most of its life in ideal Southern California climate it shows in excellent condition. Delivered originally to Park Place LTD. Mercedes-Benz in Dallas, Texas.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Finished from the factory in Signal Red paint over Palomino leather interior with a black fabric soft top, this combination is still sported by the vehicle to this day and are original. Further options from the factory include: a Becker Mexico Grand Prix radio, automatic climate control, a folding armrest, an outside temperature indicator, MB first-aid kit and a deletion of the rear end spoiler. All glass, chrome brightwork and rubber show in outstanding condition. The original dashpad is perfect. All leather upholstery, carpet, door cards and wood are original and show excellent. Burl wood still retains deep color. This example hasn’t seen much UV exposure through the years.

All factory VIN body tags are matching and still correctly in place. Matching transmission VIN tag still visible. Undisturbed trunk bolts. Spotless wheel wells. Tidy engine bay. Lovely trunk preservation. Extremely clean undercarriage.

It wears the original factory finish 15 inch wheels over correctly sized brand new tires; Gullideckel wheels were just refinished to brand new look.

A recent major service was completed to cover both deferred and regular maintenance including refreshing fluids, filters, suspension, braking and steering systems to name a few. AC operates correctly.

Comes complete with factory handbooks and manuals. The original Mercedes service booklet shows stamps and service history. 3 original Huff key fobs including valet key. Equipped with original spare wheel and jack.

BMW 535i

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1986 BMW 535i – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WBADC8405G0667963

Production Date: 09/85

Exterior Color: Zinnoberrot (138) Bright Red

Interior Color: Pearl Beige leather (0206)

Mileage: 145,400 Kilometers (original documented) **90,347** miles

This E28 535i was delivered originally for the Canadian Market and made its way to the United States. Still retains original metric instrument cluster. Rare color combination with 4 speed automatic transmission and limited slip diff.

Original paint with excellent shine and good depth. Correct body panel fitment. All original glass. A few minor imperfections to be expected with age.

Wonderful preserved interior with supple leather, excellent carpet and crisp door cards. New floor mats. Equipped with factory power sunroof. Still retains working original factory BMW radio. Antenna operates correctly. AC blows strong and cold.

Engine bay and trunk are ultra tidy. Underside and wheel wells show outstanding condition.

Major service of several items that includes regular and deferred maintenance done by prior ownership with records available. Services we completed upon our acquisition also available for review including suspension refresh and brake restoration.

Lovely high revving 3.5 six cylinder strong motor allows for excellent acceleration. Shifts crisp, steers tight and behaves well at all speeds on the road. A lovely example that any true 80’s BMW enthusiast would enjoy driving and owning.

Brand new TRX tires installed by prior ownership over bottle cap BMW alloy wheels.

Complete with factory key fob and original issue BMW handbooks/manuals.