It's a complete crapshoot. It might come to life with some tinkering and freshening, or could be a complete disaster (engine, transmission, rear end, suspension, all of the above). If it's a disaster and you can part it out, you'll be OK financially, meaning you won't lose your shirt.

It's a lot of fun to bring a car like this back to life. Just make rational decisions and be prepared to walk away. There are lots more like this one out there.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe