Here is a really good car on ebay. Both CTH and I agreed on this. If I had time and garage space, I would buy this car. I have had six 250C's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4544971974&category=6315&sspagename=WDVW

You can see how good the door gaps are, and how level the car sits, from the side shot. Notice how the front bumper is not bent up. Notice how the inner fenders match the exterior. The engine and its stuff is totally original. The exhaust has the twin tips. No cracks in the dash. Original seat belts and good interior.

Everything on these cars can be fixed except serious rust. Only exceptional cars have not rusted behind the rear wheel - this is not a huge deal. Other rust is a big deal.

Replacing the dash because of cracks is awful. If the heater blower does not work, the car is toast. It's a huge job and the likelihood of getting it right is miniimal.

If the carbs are screwed, then you will play Russian Roulette trying to find good used units, or pay an unbelievable amount of money to get new ones.

The trick with these cars is to not pay too much for what you get. They are not going up in value. There are a lot of them on the market and you need to be very particular if you are going to pay $4k+. Even though they are cheap to buy, parts are expensive and you can end up underwater very easily. Don't ask me how I know.

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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