EURO-SPEC 350 SL, BOTH TOPS, GREAT CONDITION, RARE 3.5L V8, AUTO, DRIVES GREAT!!

Some of you might be scratching your heads over this lovely 1977 Mercedes-Benz 350SL. Yes, hat's correct, t's a Euro-spec SL, omplete with the slender non-federalized bumpers, andsome Euro headlights, nd a quick-revving 3.5 liter V8 engine. It's badged a 350SL, nd for people who know the difference, his is a pretty neat little car at a great price.Like all R107 SLs, his one is built like the proverbial bank vault. The light blue paint is perfect for the sporting 2-seater and in typical Mercedes-Benz fashion, t's beautifully built. Imported from Germany, t retains all the features that the designers intended but our government wouldn't let us have, o it appears lighter, leeker, nd sportier than the usual SLs of this period. Finish quality on the paint is pretty nice, s it was refinished in its original color in 2004 and treated as a collector's item ever since. That means no foul weather drives, o daily slog through traffic, ust fair weather and easy cruising. It's remarkable what a difference those slender bumpers make, ut the rest of the car is instantly identifiable, rom the big three-pointed star up front to the ridged taillights that were a staple of Mercedes-Benz automobiles for more than a decade. As you'd expect, he doors fit beautifully, he hood closes with a gentle push, nd the big hood doesn't move around when you're driving with verve.The tan leather interior was refinished in 2005, ikely because the paint looked so good tha the interior was no longer up to par. Regardless, t's now beautifully trimmed with fresh seat covers, arpets, nd door panels, ll of which match the original specs. The seats are piped in dark brown which adds some contrast and detail, hile the wood on the center console is real wood, ot a decal, iving the car an appropriate upscale look. The dash pad is perhaps the only place this car really shows its age, ince it is original and starting to crack, ut the rest remains in first-class shape. Of note, his car does have an accessory fold-down rear seat, hich is really reserved for small children or people you hate, ut it may add some practicality to the 2-seat SL. There's also a dark blue canvas convertible top, hich is the one you'll use most often, long with a color-matched hardtop that was standard equipment on the SL. The trunk is beautifully finished with tan carpets that appear to be factory-issue.Americans never received the 3.5 liter V8 engine, nd it offers a decidedly different feel than the bigger 4.5. Quick to rev, t's a little soft on the bottom end, ut it more than makes up for it with its joyful roar towards the upper ends of the tachometer and it makes a fantastic tenor V8 bellow at full tilt. It has been properly maintained throughout its life and rebuilt in 2008, o it's a superb runner with no notable issues today. It starts quickly and idles smoothly and with a quick-shifting automatic transmission, t feels much more sporting than the American-market 450s. This is how these cars were supposed to feel! The suspension remains supple, he brakes are typically powerful, nd it doesn't mind going with you whatever you're doing, rom chasing groceries to carving up your favorite back country road. Traditional "pie crust" alloys are always the right look and carry recent Toyo radials.There's no denying the appeal of a car that looks like this, nd you shouldn't be afraid of the 3.5 liter engine. The last owner had it for more than 25 years, o obviously there's a lot here to love. Call today!