1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL ROADSTER-European Market Model

THIS IS A EUROPEAN MARKET VEHICLE IMPORTED LEGALLY TO THE USA IN LATE 1985European Market VIN WDB1070411A038655THE PHOTOS LINKED BELOW AND INCLUDED WITH THE LISTING ARE CONSIDERED PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. LOOK CARFULLY! This is a drive anywhere 29 year old nearly original. meticulously maintained car in phenomenal condition top to bottom. NO RUST OR RUST REPAIR EVER!The 1986-1989 R017 was the last iteration of this venerable design. most importantly with all the upgrades and improvements brought along by the W124. W126 and W201 models of the mid 1980s This included interior trim and appointments. door handles. seats. center console and numorous other features that were in line with the new cars including the larger front air dam. The HVAC control. Radio. Cruise Control. Steering Wheel. engine and transmission and 15" light alloy 15 hole wheels were all variations of the W124. W126 and W201. again to keep this nearly 14 year old design inline with the new line up of the mid 1980s and to piggy back off the introduction of the W124 and improved W126 in 1986. The 300SL is a European market model. IDENTICAL in nearly every aspect to the US version. the 560SL. with a couple of very desirable differences; M103. 982 6-cylinder engine that returns 18MPG--Identical to the 300E European bumpers and head lights that give the car that sleek Euro look the Germans meant for it to have. The headlights are height adjustable and fully functional. as are the headlight wipers. This model does not have airbags or the thermometer in the center vent circle or a high stop light on the trunk. Additionally. the 300SL was the preferred model in Europe. the 6 cylinder is substantially lighter than the 5. 6L V-8 in the US models. making weight distribution between axles more equally proportioned. hence better handling. for a roadster. This vehicle was imported by the original owner to Minnesota in late 1985. It was DOT converted in NJ and shipped to Minneapolis in early 1986. The conversion changed the speedometer to miles and modified the exhaust to meet US emission standards of the time. The car was repainted in 1998 or so by original owner maintaining the original 147 white and then it was sold to a couple in 2001 that had no idea what they bought and I promptly rescued it in 2002 and have rubbed it with a diaper ever since. I have complete mx records from my tour of ownership. All systems perfectly functional without exception: Top engine overhaul in 6/2010 included: Valve guides and seals. refaced valve seats and intake valves. new exhaust valves. all chain rails. front crank seal. all top and front cover seals. The engine is as tight as new. NO leaks what so ever. New AC compressor and seal conversation to R134a--tight and cold 5 years! GDM Labs overhauled Cruise Amp and Actuator Original European Radio Seat leather is flawless RE950 Bridgestone tires (15K miles) New front and newer rear Bilstin shocks Newer OE muffler. Newer Brakes. Battery 5/2010 Oil Change 2100 miles long 15W40 Valvoline256 Photos on flickr-Click Link Below:256 Photos on FlickrThere are 3 very small cosmetic issues; 1) A small scuff on the top of the soft top. photographed 2) A 1/4 inch fold induced cut in the left rear vinyl opera window on the soft top. photographed 3) In the process of reinstalling the hard top at one point not too long ago. the connector for the rear defogger ended up under the top edge seal between the top and the soft top cover leaving a small dent. photographed.