1983 Mercedes Benz 500SL European model not 280SL

Price: - Item location: San Diego, California, United States
Description:

1983 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

1983 Mercedes Benz 500SL Rare Grey Market Import
  • VIN: WDB10704612002585
  • 133,336 mileswhich are documented dating back to 1989 (~214,633 Kilometers)
  • Warm dry climate of Southern California its entire life
  • 2 owner car, previous owner has owned the car for 25 years
  • Rust free
  • Accident free
  • Very original
  • Originalglass through out the entire car
  • European bumpers, headlights, and taillights
  • Very rare headlamp wipers
  • A/C
  • Original Becker radio which is in German
  • Just passed smog with no problems
  • High quality respray ($7000) in the original color of Black (color code 040 G)
  • Lots of documents/records dating back to 1989 totalingroughly $30,000
  • Original importation document
  • Original sale slip from 1989 when it was sold in La Jolla, CA
  • Fully loaded with heated seats and a limited slip differential
  • Recent work includes the following:
    • Transmission rebuild at 209,178: $2547
    • Transmission service, transmission mounts, oil pan, gaskets, and rear shocks at 213,335: $981
    • R/R idle control at 207,498: $1445
    • Front shocks, A arm bushings, spark plugs, fuel lines, ABS sensor at 209,178: $2600
    • New radiator, fan belts, R/R fan, rear brake pads, front calipers and pads, misc hoses, rear end service for limited slip differential, rear muffler, valve cover gaskets, battery, skid plate, checked timing chain and rails, R/R air pump,and more done at 211,521: $7193
  • The car is located in Los Angeles, CA
Overall this is a great driver, mechanically it has always been maintained andconsistentlydriven. The seats show some wear/fading and could be reupholstered. A PPI is encouraged. Being sold ASIS. Overall its a very dry and straightexample. Feel free to contact me with any questions. International buyers welcomed.