My best friend has located a beautiful 1984 500SL near his house. The car has records (although I have not checked to what degree) and has 165K. I know that all 500SL's of this vintage were grey-market, with all the implications therein. Are these cars desirable, or should he run like the wind from it? What are things to look for that are special to this series? Where do I find the name/history of the importer? The car has an outstanding interior, no apparent body damage, and the beautiful european bumpers. I know where to look for rust, and I don't yet know the condition of the A/C. Should I help him give it a good examination, or a classified ad section?
Thanks for any advise!


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R Talley
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