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Old 06-22-2007, 05:42 PM
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1973 450SLC Need information

probably should have started this here but take a look

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/vintage-mercedes-forum/192026-so-now-i-am-50-1973-450slc-shows-up-post1543592.html?posted=1#post1543592

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Old 06-23-2007, 08:55 AM
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My latest info, 107 gang feel free to comment

OK the book for average is $10,500,described as a looker at 20 feet, this car would meet that . 6000, low retail and described as needing a lot of work
My gut also tells me it is priced a bit high but I have not really negotiated the price yet
This is a fine specimen, and compared to my 220 project , well there is no comparison…
things I have found so far
Odometer is not working, nor is trip odometer, so I am not sure of real miles
small rust bubbles on rear deck lid, and surface rust on door foot rails, no other rust anywhere.
Electrical issues – interior lights, dash lights do not operate
Seats , both drivers and passengers bottom cushions need redone.
Paint – perfect
Engine – starts runs fine, seems a little “dirty” on acceleration but this car has had little use for 4 years
Tires – new
My main issue is that I have no service history, I have contacted the owner to see if he can provide
Windows – slow to go up and down rear passengers does not go all the way down
AC , heat – no problems
Minor rear window delamination
So it goes, more to follow, keep the thoughts coming
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2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace
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Old 06-24-2007, 11:45 AM
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I had a 1979 350 SLC long time ago from 1995-1998. As I bought it in Germany the car was just 16 years old and I paid only $7K (at dollar rate then).
$10K for a 34 year old 450 SLC is way too much IMO. Other issue to consider is whether you need/want a 4-seater or not. I bought my car then because we had kids but I always eyeballed and envied other W107 two-seater SL.

The SL are sleeker, smaller, lighter, more aerodynamic and for $10K one can get 1982-1985 ones with no problems.
I would do a search on ebay for W107 SL and SLC to get an idea about the price.
Anyway I would not pay that much, the condition is not that great as you described.
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Old 06-24-2007, 12:02 PM
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Some SLC going on at ebay for reference
1979 84K miles http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-Mercedes-450-SLC-2-Dr-Coupe-84-000-original-miles_W0QQitemZ150135036007QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6338QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
1980
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-Mercedes-450-SLC-2-Dr-Coupe-84-000-original-miles_W0QQitemZ150135036007QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6338QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or the whole list of 8 SLC

http://motors.search.ebay.com/SLC_SL-Class_W0QQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfclZ3QQfromZR2QQfsooZ2QQfsop Z9QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsabfmtsZ1QQsacatZ6338QQsaobfmtsZinsifQQsbrsrtZl

Compare them to yours!

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