Mercedes-Benz - 350 SL - 1972

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Mercedes-Benz 350 SL, 1972.

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HISTORY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This Mercedes-Benz SL 350 V8 was premiered in Spain in 1972, making it a coveted national and European 107.
It sat for many years in a closed garage and six months ago it was started up after replacing the fuel pump, and the engine runs well, but after so many years without use it needs a thorough overhaul.

Bodywork.
The paint is in good condition and shiny, but in some areas there is rust under the paint; it’s hard to reflect this in the report because the paint hasn’t peeled.
It has its hard top and the canvas soft top is in good used condition and does not need to be replaced.

Interior.
It is in good condition given the age and use. It is missing some trim pieces and has a small crack in the central console (see photos), but it can be enjoyed without issues.

Underside.
There is deep rust in some areas of the fenders (see photos) but overall it is sound; only a few rust-damaged areas need repair.

Engine.
It was started six months ago and starts at first try and can run without problems; an oil and filter change was done, the transmission oil was changed, and the exhaust silencer was repaired. It would benefit from a good injector tune-up to run smoothly, and due to the lack of use more checks are likely needed.

Other
The car is located in Madrid and must be collected there. If awarded, we have 20 days of storage.

HISTORY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This Mercedes-Benz SL 350 V8 was premiered in Spain in 1972, making it a coveted national and European 107.
It sat for many years in a closed garage and six months ago it was started up after replacing the fuel pump, and the engine runs well, but after so many years without use it needs a thorough overhaul.

Bodywork.
The paint is in good condition and shiny, but in some areas there is rust under the paint; it’s hard to reflect this in the report because the paint hasn’t peeled.
It has its hard top and the canvas soft top is in good used condition and does not need to be replaced.

Interior.
It is in good condition given the age and use. It is missing some trim pieces and has a small crack in the central console (see photos), but it can be enjoyed without issues.

Underside.
There is deep rust in some areas of the fenders (see photos) but overall it is sound; only a few rust-damaged areas need repair.

Engine.
It was started six months ago and starts at first try and can run without problems; an oil and filter change was done, the transmission oil was changed, and the exhaust silencer was repaired. It would benefit from a good injector tune-up to run smoothly, and due to the lack of use more checks are likely needed.

Other
The car is located in Madrid and must be collected there. If awarded, we have 20 days of storage.

Details

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model type
350 SL
Year
1972
Located in
Spain
Mileage reading
100000 km
Registration papers
with Spanish registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Red
Horse power
200
Cubic capacity
3499
Matching numbers
Unknown
Matching colours
Unknown
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing

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