1972 Mercedes-Benz Other for sale $16,995
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz Other $16,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $16,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
The early and late editions of any model tends to be special to collectorsand#44; making this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL somewhat of a collectors item. With just 35and#44;119 believed to be original miles and with all the iron-clad reliability of the R107 SL roadsterand#44; this wonderful red convertible is for the collector who enjoys driving his hardware. The early SLs must have been ground-breaking cars when they were introduced in 1971. With compact proportions and elegant and sophisticated linesand#44; they were instantly recognized as the car to own if you were a person of means. This bright red roadster features a very solid body with a repaint in the early 2000s. Shut lines and panel gaps are typically precise as only the Germans can do itand#44; and despite being a vintage convertibleand#44; it still feels solidand#44; secureand#44; and substantial. And the early cars like this one remain popular with collectors due to their chrome bumpersand#44; which were how the car was originally designs and look far better than the later federally-mandated rubber monstrosities the later cars were forced to wear. Chrome and trim are excellentand#44; and its clear from the very low mileage that this car was not a year-round driverand#44; but a summer toy since newand#44; and theres no need to worry about rust with this one. The two-tone tan MB-Tex interior offers the same understated elegance as the exteriorand#44; and the material simply wears like ironand#44; showing very little wear and no damage. Even in 1972and#44; Mercedes-Benz vehicles came only one way: loaded. Gauges are typical Mercedes-Benzand#44; with largeand#44; legible dials framed by a massive and thick steering wheel that feels substantial in your hands. Only the entertainment system has been changedand#44; a newer Sony AM/FM/CD/iPod system that sounds a lot better than the original Becker Monaco unit (which comes with the car). The A/C still blows cold thanks to R12 refrigerantand#44; more evidence that this car has led a shelteredand#44; well-kept life. The SL is a true two-seaterand#44; with the space behind the seats being little more than a package tray for your briefcaseand#44; although theres plentiful storage in the surprisingly roomy trunk. This one also includes the original hardtopand#44; which makes the SL a true year-round carand#44; but most SL hardtops end up being garage ornaments rather than winter necessities. Although the 350SL nomenclature would suggest that theres a 3.5-liter engine under the hoodand#44; all US-bound SLs used the larger 4.5 liter V8and#44; which offers single overhead camshafts and sophisticated Bosch fuel injection. It wasnt until 1973 that the name officially changedand#44; but Mercedes would upgrade 350SL badges at the customers requestand#44; free of charge. Over the yearsand#44; these engines have proven to be virtually bulletproof given proper maintenanceand#44; and are able to travel several hundreds of thousands of miles before needing major service. This one shows careful maintenance and a lot of originalityand#44; which shouldnt be a surprise given the mileage and the large stack of receipts. The chassis shows no rust or damageand#44; and the 3-speed automatic shifts well through each gear. The all-independent suspension is just the right balance of sporty and comfortableand#44; and four-wheel disc brakes are reassuringly powerful. A particularly nice surprise are the pie crust alloysand#44; an upgrade over the standard full wheel coversand#44; and its shod with a set of 205/70/14 Goodyear radials. These remain wonderful cars to driveand#44; and your investment is rewarded by great driving dynamics and universal respect. Call today! |