Another money pit.

I seriously doubt that the guy parked it over a water pump ($125) - probably also a bunch of other stuff as well, which you will discover if you get the engine running or as you try to get it running. Brakes are guaranteed to be trouble.

I am as fond of stray Mercedes as the next man, but I would only take it if there is something you need for another car, or if you are prepared to part it and dispose of what's left. There is just no way you are going to fix the water pump and drive off into the sunset.

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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