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Mercedes-Benz : SL-Class 380sl roadster 1985 mercedes 380 sl classic roadster original condition black tan
$19,500
Houston, Texas
Category Convertible
Mileage 138859
Posted Over 1 Month
this is a original classic roadster -from radio to soft top -garaged- never smoked in -found at used car lot -real beauty-strong engine no leaks-solid straight ride new michelins 95% perfect chrome in and out- wood is perfect with nardi steering wheel -light ding on trunk and passenger door original paint.driver seat leather slight cracks and softop has cracks in fabric and vinyl from storage-mechanicly sound-drive daily or put in storage for it will be a collector item
Trim 380sl roadster
Mercedes-Benz : SL-Class Roadster 1957 mercedes benz 190 sl roadster
$142,500
Houston, Texas
Category Convertible
Mileage 76251
Posted Over 1 Month
In 1954, Mercedes-Benz introduced the 300SL “Gullwing” (W198) to the world at the New York International Motor Sports Auto Show. Sharing the platform was its smaller sibling - the less flamboyant Type 190SL Roadster Protype (W121), which would financially support Mercedes’ halo car with 8-times the units sold between 1955 - 1963.In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite to orbit the Earth; and in doing so, launched the "space race" with the USA. Theodore Geisel, known to the world as Dr. Seuss, wrote The Cat in a Hat. And, in that curious year, I rolled off the assembly line in Sindelfingen, Germany.I am classic, not old. I am awakened, not just restored. I have character, not perfection. I am car, not wall art. And if you’re curious, I am neither male nor female; But I do have a name. Red Baron 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Offered for sale is Red Baron, a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster, a very well sorted high-quality driver that has undergone an extensive partial rolling restoration to become greater than the sum of its parts, and should be driven and displayed with great pride. This is not a trailer queen, and has some minor cosmetic imperfections (i.e. - a scratch on the right rear "eyebrow" that's about the size and shape of a large shark tooth), as will any car that has survived for almost 60-years. Not much is known about its history before I acquired the car. For me, this adds a bit to the mystique of its character -- the mysterious and handsome stranger with evidence of a sordid past. When acquired, the fundamentals were there -- rust free, straight, no major modifications, etc. -- but the car just looked (and smelled)...tired; like it had survived captivity. Despite that (and a very scary first drive), I believed that this car had soul, and just needed to be awakened. To that end, I've "awakened" the car through an extensive partial rolling restoration that has taken me more than a year. The approach was somewhat conservative, however. Everything was inspected and a whole lot was touched. However, if I could restore and preserve a component (i.e. - replacing worn and missing stiching in the door panels by hand), this was usually the option chosen. The exceptions were things that improved for safety, reliability, performance, and serviceability with respect for the original design intent of the car. Examples of these included: Weber carburetor conversion (original Solex carbs included)Installation of 123Ignition fully electronic distributor (original Bosch distributor included)Alternator conversion (original Bosch generator included)57 year-old horse hair air filter replaced with K&N performance filterThere were too many things done to detail here. An over 50-page journal-style work logbook with dozens of pictures is included with the car (hard and soft copies), chronicling in great detail all of the work performed on the car. A separate hard copy file with all my receipts will also be provided. Unique FeaturesCustom leather interior trim made to original Mercedes specifications by GAHH in #804N Mokassin (matched with Terracotta) with contrasting black (#917) piping & stitching color combination. This is the only car GAHH has ever made this color combination for.Custom matching boot coverGerman square weave carpets in "true black"Custom name insignia (tastefully installed on glovebox)Glazed metal German "Bundesadler" door accents Original factory-optioned transversely mounted "kinder" jump seatBlaupunkt Koln radio (period correct, believed to be original dealer installed)Vredestein Sprint Classic whitewall radials (2.75" whitewalls, 25.3" diameter tires on 13" wheels)Custom vintage-style Coco Mats in black with contrasting terracotta highlights3-point seat beltsRemovable center consoleFeatured AccessoriesSmall-window hardtop w/ rolling stand and cover (good paint, but in need of new headliner and 1 anchor)Original 1957 MB marketing brochure (acquired from the AACA Museum)Original Owner's Manual and Parts ListCar cover This car meas a lot to me. So, I'm just as concerned about finding someone who will fully appreciate Red Baron for all that it is, and will be, as I am about money. For serious end-users, before you make me an offer, I strongly encourage you to come and experience this car.This car is offered AS IS, and with no guarantees but one: almost every time this car is driven, it will bring a smile to someone's face -- starting with your own.Thankx for your interest!
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