1972 (and '73) are the best years of the W107 SL's.

They have the original euro-style bumpers. The federalized bumpers on later cars look like park benches.

Also, even though 1972 models were badged as 350 SL's, they really have the 4.5 liter V8. Most were changed over either at the dealer or by the subsequent owner(s) of the cars. I guess yours wasn't "rebadged" which makes it cooool.

1972 and 1973 also don't have smog equipment, like catalytic converters, so they make more hp.

I say $6,000 for a clean car is already a deal.

$4,000 is a steal.

Why don't you buy it for John Doe as a gift, or as a trade for free legal services?

__________________
Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Just rub it in Paul. I actually have a couple of guys trying to find a car for me in the Dallas and Orlando areas (auctions), but we'll see.

Unlike probably most of the rest of you, I hate car shopping. I hate any type of shopping and I hate 'haggling' and auctions. Fortunately my wife is a cold blooded shark at auctions and a shameless haggler, so it kind of works out

O.K. mon ami's,here are some pics.

I'm gonna take the car for a shakedown on Sat,bring it to my garage,give it a leakdown,lift it and check suspension play,et,al,and wring it out on the Northern State Pkwy.

If for any reason I make an offer and they decline I will gladly post the contact info.

__________________

Some cut and paste

1972 MERCEDES-BENZ 350SL Dsp/HP Eng
ROADSTER 1971-80 3.5/200 V8
Fair $7500
Good-$12,500
Excellent $16,000
Show $22,000
Loan $11,000
Ded: Missing Hardtop $1,500

Data updated August 2006 .

__________________
BENZ THERE DONE THAThttp://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...c/progress.gif
15 VW Passat TDI
00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
(o\|/o)

Well, that's essentially the data I've arrived at.

Proof's in the pudding,they say so we'll see how it tests and handles,could be a poorly maintained smokebox or could be a well maintained relic in need of a few updates,time will tell,and so will the parkway at 90mph plus.....

__________________

Omg...

__________________
"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Can anyone get a close up of the telephone number on the "for sale" sign on the car's window? For $6K in that body condition, I'd take my chances on the mehcanicals and do the deal over the telephone