1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Brown

1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL

1972 350SL 4.5 in 462H Tunis Beige. 107.044.12.0005636

Vehicle Details

Car is mechanically sorted with a recent valve job (guides and seals), original transmission rebuild in 2021 (approximately 7,000 miles ago), and a plethora of various D-jetronic components to make it run properly. Per mechanic, timing chain has no slack and thus is not in need of new tensioner or guides, however, I do not have any records prior to my taking ownership in 2017. Oil use has been measured at roughly one quart per 1500 miles without any leaks. Some hot-starting difficulty exists—originally a very big problem when I bought the car—but per my mechanic is typical even for a car that is in order. Consists of a short-lived stuttering idle, only in high ambient temperatures when the car is parked and then restarted without fully cooling down.

Cosmetically, the car is very presentable, but approximately three years ago I was faced with some peeling clear-coat which I was convinced could be re-applied without a total repaint. The result was sub-par and various areas with small dings and scratches were touched up in an obvious way that may be visible in these photos. While inoffensive, the car would benefit much from a proper comprehensive repaint. For the person who wishes to use this car casually as a secondary daily driver without much fuss, it is otherwise quite presentable.

Interior is very nice—I had the seats re-covered in a custom pattern using 560SL seat backs, new burlwood trim, and later 3-point belts installed. I still have all the original interior fitments, including the old seat backs and two-part belts, and these will be included.

The air conditioner does not blow cold and per my mechanic appears never to have been converted from R12.

Original Becker radio is also present.

Car has European-style headlights and 16” Penta/Ronal wheels.

Left front fender was replaced at some point in the very distant past. I am the third owner since 2017, and the previous one owned it since 1987. There are no records from the second owner, but I have all records since I have owned it, and all work has been done at a Mercedes specialist with more than 40 years’ experience.

The soft top is in poor condition. A replacement German new old stock canvas top in black will be included for you to install on your own or have installed by the shop of your choice.

The door and window seals should be replaced.

I am confident that this car will not disappoint from a mechanical, reliability, or performance standpoint and is very acceptable cosmetically. Inviting anyone who wishes to view the car locally to do so, and I am happy to bring the car to the mechanic of your choice within a 35 mile radius for assessment.

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: 350SL
• Year: 1972
• Mileage: 132000
• VIN: WDB10704412005636
• Color: Brown
• Engine size: 4.5L V8
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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