1979 Mercedes 350SL EURO 3.5 litre 200HP, manual, "next collectible"

1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILS TO BE ADDED ; HAVING DOWNLOAD PROBLEMS LOW RESERVE NEED TO SELL; BECAUSE OF FAMILY CRISIS QUICK SELL

On Feb-06-18 at 14:25:00 PST, seller added the following information:

TRYING to add more photos and details, 814-617-0695

On Feb-06-18 at 15:25:49 PST, seller added the following information:

Good driving car, I drove all last summer i have owned about 3yrs, valve, tensioner, timing change redone within 1000 miles sucessfuly, bottom end checked out excellent, but cam asssembly needs replaced (parts about $150-200.00 plus a few hours labor) the car drive Ok but the top end is slightly loader than it should be. PLAN ON THIS REPARE BEFORE DRIVING TO FAR. I may set you back a few dollar, but it is worth getting right. I have a repair that will do it. when they have time, but i can't wait The financial emergency is forcing me to sell. I have no time at this point to prepare or detail the car for marketing. Has factory air condioning was working when I bought, I never the A/c, I noticed the fan did not turn on. The lite on the intrument panel does not come on, I have no time to look into it. FLORIDA CAR, UNTIL I PURCHASED 3 1/2YRS AGO CLEAN BOD, NO SIGNS OF ACCIDENTS, OR BODY WORK, DEFINATELY SPOT PAIN, MAKING THIS CAR AN EXCEPTIONAL EURO 350SL MANUAL SHIFT CAR Paint is weak, "10 footer", either spot painted to make it a better "10 footer" or do a total, also a small hole on drivers side foot well corner the size of a dime. Thats all : study the photos. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN DETAILED FOR SELLING NO ATTEMPE TO IMPROVE IT FOR THE CAMERA. THE UNDERCARRAIAGE HAS ROAD DUST

On Feb-06-18 at 20:44:38 PST, seller added the following information:

The last photo of undercarriage is a bad reflection coming from a trouble light ; Car is not a rust bucket. eBay will not allow me to change the ad after the auction has started.

On Feb-08-18 at 14:26:16 PST, seller added the following information:

REVISING LISTING DUE TO LOW MEMORY : Kept shutting down while listing. "Not many have had the previledge to drive a EURO version of the 350SL with a manual shift ?" This car is the most exciting, and fun spirited of all the 107r body cars ever produced. Going through the gears manually with the clutch you feel the power of 200hp from the hi-compression V-8 in away the automatic transmission could never compare. " there is nothing like it in the 107r driving experiance." I have driven them all. Because the number 350SL Manuals produced were so "STAGERING" low, and all were European delivery. Americans collectors do not know it exists, yet it has all the desirable qualities a sporting driver could wan, while still offering a reliablilty and safety 2nd to none. Remember, "performance always sells," for appreciation and investment potental in the automotive world. When in the future the 107 SL cars start to appreciate rapidly in value the EURO cars will be in the most demand. Watch Ebay the Euro cars are getting all the action, they offer more performance, unique options, and are more beautifu, and most all in demand. UNLIKE U.S. DELIVERY 450SL (Compare to the HIGH prices the 190SL, and 280SL which are not much fun to drive.) Its not a question of "will" these EURO 350SL Manuals go up in value, It is just a question of how "soon" the 350SL Manuals cars go up. Already being sought after by collectors. I LOW PRODUCTION NUMBERS " go find another one, GOOD LUCK DESIRABILITY OF SPORTY PERFORMANCE "drive it" with the stick BEAUTY OF THE EURO LOOK ; headlight, and bumpers RUST FREE 107 bod, on a EURO 350SL car, hard to duplicate INVESTMENT POTENTAL IS 20/20 ; NO HINDSIGHT NEEDED ( just enjoy ownership and the driving experience) OPTIONS; factory air conditionin, was workin, may need a charge manual transmision MB TEXT factory, wears like "IRON" BBS wheels, made in Germany ; desirable update for any German Hi-Line. vintage BBS wheel are period correct for this vintage Merecedes, expensive and NOT FAKE KNOCK-OFFS Google BBS MICHELIN excellent conditio, 4 matching BOOK AND SOME RECORDS

On Feb-09-18 at 16:38:21 PST, seller added the following information:

I had a compression test performed today by a certified licenced mechanic shop using high quality "Snap On" testing tools, with the following results;Cylinder 1. 145 2 145 3 150 4 147 5 150 6 152 7 150 8 145
Also while taking pictures of the inside of the rust free trunk, I found what looks like possiably the orginal spare steel wheel and tire that looks to have never ever been on the ground. Also, noticed the radio is original BECKER Mexico Cassettte Vollstereo Reverse 374, Of which I have the original paperwork from new to go with the Mercedes-Benz BOOKS & RECORDS.

On Feb-10-18 at 09:33:29 PST, seller added the following information:

A small finger size hole on passenger side lower wheel well near rocker. Also, after parking it at outside in the rain I notice water came in the passenger side carpet, apparently the water a drain is blocked a common thing on old Mercedes. More pictures are available upon request; including a video of the engine running. THIS IS A 37 YEAR OLD MERCEDES ; PLEASE BE REALISTIC IN YOUR EXSPECTATIONS. I HAVE OWED AND DRIVEN 30-40 SOME MERCEDES OVER 40 YEARS. I HAVE TRYED HARD TO DESCRIBE THE CONDITION OF THE CAR AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE AND TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY. ABOVE ALL I WANT TO SELL IT GO TO SOMEONE THAT WILL TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL ; AND MAY THE TRANSACTION BE A FAIR EXCHANGE FOR BOTH MYSELF AND THE BUYER. IF YOU THINK THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW MORE PLEASE DON'T HASITATE TO CONTACT ME

On Feb-10-18 at 10:30:27 PST, seller added the following information:

PAYMENT REQUIRED IN 3 DAYS ; CASH OR BANK WIRE ; QUICKPAY METHODS ; ON-LINE BANKING ; SINCE BANKS PUT HOLDS ON LARGE CHECKS; ; NO CHECKS PLEASE THANK YOU

On Feb-10-18 at 10:34:24 PST, seller added the following information:

DOPOSIT $500.00 PAYPAL IN 24 HOURS