1972 Mercedes - Benz 350SL V8 Roadster With 20K Miles - -
Item History & Price
888-778-3751 Visit eBay Store ... 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100of100 Show More See Full Size Photos 20, 344 Miles 3449cc V8 Automatic Stock #: 752 Exterior Color: Red Interior Color: Black Transmission: Automatic Engine: 3449cc V8 Title Condition: Clear Vehicle Description West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this extraordinarily rare and ultra low production 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL roadster with all original paint and interior and only 20K original miles; a one year only import into the US with the attractive European small chrome bumpers before the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enforced bumper regulations incorporating stronger energy absorbing bumpers without regard to aesthetics for safety reasons. Introduced in 1972, this particular example is an... early US specification car and is thus equipped with the significantly more attractive small chrome bumpers that were fitted to all European cars. It is also fitted with the considerably peppier 3.5L high compression engine making over 40hp more than the later 450SL version (200hp VS 160hp) !
Sold new at 'Mid Hudson Chevrolet' of Poughkeepsie, NY on 6/27/1972 to it's original and reportedly extremely fastidious German gentleman owner with all original handbooks, service warranty manual, maintenance booklet, 'Becker Europa' radio manual, factory tools, safety road flares, shop manual, hardtop stand and original 'New Car Pre-Delivery Inspection' certificate dated 6/26/1972 still available and always primarily serviced at Mercedes specialists and dealers since new with every indication showing that this car was always well maintained and serviced on schedule. Initially serviced and maintained at 'Mid Hudson' by it's original German owner until it was later taken from his NY home to his second home in Sarasota, Florida with where it was then always primarily maintained at 'Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota, Florida. He owned the car from new for some 43 years until 2015 when it was acquired by the local 'Sarasota Classic Car Museum' where it was then displayed for 3 years before being acquired by a prominent collector in late 2018 who kept the car in a climate controlled facility as part of his collection until we recently acquired the car.
The car's original factory options included:
Central Locking
Right Outside Mirror
Europa AM/FM Radio
Air Conditoning
Electric Front Windows
Tinted Glass
Black Soft Top
Polish Kit
Floor Mats
Padded Leather Dashboard
Padded Steering Wheel
Three Speed Automatic Transmission
3.5L 200HP V8 engine
The factory original 'Signal Red' (color code 568) paint is in extraordinarily fine condition and still reflects like glass. The original 'Black' color interior is also in gorgeous shape with no signs of wear. The car has it's original factory matching German canvas 'Black' soft top and a 'Black' hardtop which is also in pristine condition.
The car drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated. The engine is extremely strong with no noticeable oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
In 1972 Mercedes-Benz first offered the new R107 series SL model in the US. It would go on to be the longest production run of the SL series until 1990. The 350SL first entered production in Europe in 1970 with a 3.5L engine and first was imported to the US in 1972 as the 350SL in very low numbers until late 1972. Whilst the previous W113 6 cylinder 'Pagoda' SL models were certainly beloved and collected, this new R107 marked a significant advancement in both styling and sophistication, being at once longer and more imposing, bigger, more luxurious and with the new low compression V8 engine matched to a robust steel frame, making it at once more planted to the road with a heavier rock steady stance with superb power and acceleration to match for sustained high speed driving with a top speed of over 120mph.
Without doubt, this is one of the finest classically beautiful roadster designs built by Mercedes-Benz, probably the last classically beautiful convertible series they built and now becoming more desirable and collectible than ever before - certainly you will look long and hard to find a finer head-turning extraordinarily rare and low production 1972 350SL example with such low original miles of this only year model available with the attractive European chrome bumpers anywhere else! Contact us now at 888-778-3751 for more details! Contact us for more details: 888-778-3751Call Dealer Photos Vehicle Warranty Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance, CA or Santa Monica, CA mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1, 000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1, 000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 business days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. About West Coast Classics
West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showroom location in southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only. We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
Contact us now at 888-778-3751 for more details! Contact us for more details: 888-778-3751Call Dealer Terms and Conditions Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? - Call the dealer at 888-778-3751 Payment Options We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Loan check from eBay Financing Center
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. General Terms
Sold new at 'Mid Hudson Chevrolet' of Poughkeepsie, NY on 6/27/1972 to it's original and reportedly extremely fastidious German gentleman owner with all original handbooks, service warranty manual, maintenance booklet, 'Becker Europa' radio manual, factory tools, safety road flares, shop manual, hardtop stand and original 'New Car Pre-Delivery Inspection' certificate dated 6/26/1972 still available and always primarily serviced at Mercedes specialists and dealers since new with every indication showing that this car was always well maintained and serviced on schedule. Initially serviced and maintained at 'Mid Hudson' by it's original German owner until it was later taken from his NY home to his second home in Sarasota, Florida with where it was then always primarily maintained at 'Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota, Florida. He owned the car from new for some 43 years until 2015 when it was acquired by the local 'Sarasota Classic Car Museum' where it was then displayed for 3 years before being acquired by a prominent collector in late 2018 who kept the car in a climate controlled facility as part of his collection until we recently acquired the car.
The car's original factory options included:
Central Locking
Right Outside Mirror
Europa AM/FM Radio
Air Conditoning
Electric Front Windows
Tinted Glass
Black Soft Top
Polish Kit
Floor Mats
Padded Leather Dashboard
Padded Steering Wheel
Three Speed Automatic Transmission
3.5L 200HP V8 engine
The factory original 'Signal Red' (color code 568) paint is in extraordinarily fine condition and still reflects like glass. The original 'Black' color interior is also in gorgeous shape with no signs of wear. The car has it's original factory matching German canvas 'Black' soft top and a 'Black' hardtop which is also in pristine condition.
The car drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated. The engine is extremely strong with no noticeable oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
In 1972 Mercedes-Benz first offered the new R107 series SL model in the US. It would go on to be the longest production run of the SL series until 1990. The 350SL first entered production in Europe in 1970 with a 3.5L engine and first was imported to the US in 1972 as the 350SL in very low numbers until late 1972. Whilst the previous W113 6 cylinder 'Pagoda' SL models were certainly beloved and collected, this new R107 marked a significant advancement in both styling and sophistication, being at once longer and more imposing, bigger, more luxurious and with the new low compression V8 engine matched to a robust steel frame, making it at once more planted to the road with a heavier rock steady stance with superb power and acceleration to match for sustained high speed driving with a top speed of over 120mph.
Without doubt, this is one of the finest classically beautiful roadster designs built by Mercedes-Benz, probably the last classically beautiful convertible series they built and now becoming more desirable and collectible than ever before - certainly you will look long and hard to find a finer head-turning extraordinarily rare and low production 1972 350SL example with such low original miles of this only year model available with the attractive European chrome bumpers anywhere else! Contact us now at 888-778-3751 for more details! Contact us for more details: 888-778-3751Call Dealer Photos Vehicle Warranty Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance, CA or Santa Monica, CA mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1, 000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1, 000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 business days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. About West Coast Classics
West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showroom location in southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only. We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
Contact us now at 888-778-3751 for more details! Contact us for more details: 888-778-3751Call Dealer Terms and Conditions Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? - Call the dealer at 888-778-3751 Payment Options We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Loan check from eBay Financing Center
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. General Terms
