Now up for grabs at Gateway Classic Cars in our Houston location is
this very rare 1972 Mercedes Benz 350sl. 1971 marked the beginning
of the now famous and highly sought after R107 chassis 2-seat
convertible roadster. This line of the model started as 350SL
coupes in 1971 with a 3.5L V8, but in 1972 they upgraded to the
much more powerful and reliable 4.5L V8 but this is where this cars
rarity comes into play, only for 72' was the car denoted as a 350SL
but was outfitted with the larger 4.5L V8. In 1973 they shifted the
name to 450SL to fall in line with the engine liter size, just as
they do today in their new cars. Since it was a new model to the
brand at the time the production numbers weren't that high thus
adding to these early models appreciation value. There are not many
on the market for sale in this condition as many suffer from rust
issues. The car is outfitted with a strong running 4.5L V8 that
utilizes the reliable Bosch D Jetronic fuel injection electronic
engine management system. With less than 115k actual miles on the
car the power plant has plenty of life in her. The V8 is paired to
a smooth shifting 3-speed automatic transmission that provides
enough acceleration power but also gives a nice driving experience
that the SL line is so well known for. The drive train seems solid
from front to back and the car is fun to drive. Looking at the car
drive by you'll be drawn in by the very recent & refreshed new
paint job. It was repainted back to its original color and it came
out very well. The body panels are appear to be original to the
car. The doors open & close with ease and the body panel gaps align
& are even. Of course, this is almost a 50-year-old car that is
mostly original. It isn't a concourse car, but still shows well.
The light lenses & their houses are in a great shape with no
cracks. The grill, bumpers, & emblems are in very nice condition.
Stepping into the driver's seat you will find a very nice saddle
colored interior that looks great & has been partially refreshed
with new seats. The door panels, carpet, rear deck area, headliner,
& dash are in superb condition for 46 years old. The owner was
going to update the center console vent controls with a later
model, but wanted to keep the car original in case the new owner
would prefer that. The seats are very comfortable and soft to the
touch. The interior just allows you to slip in and enjoy your time
cruising around town. While you are zooming around the city the
owner installed an aftermarket radio & speakers. The convertible
top is new and operates with ease. The top is in very nice
condition with no tears or rips, the plastic in the back is clear
and generally looks great against the black body & saddle colored
interior. The car has been well maintained and garage kept for most
of its life. There has been several updated and replaced items on
the car. Looking at the engine bay you will see a very clean and
tidy area that has many items in very new & nice condition. Coolant
hoses, brake master cylinder, spark plug wires & ignition parts,
fuel pump, exhaust, & many other noticeable items have been
maintained/serviced. The car is rust free and will only go up in
value as these classic Mercedes SL's become rarer every day. Don't
miss your chance to get a piece of history and call us with an
offer today! To see all the HD pictures and video please copy the
link below, and go to
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/HOU/1029/1972-Mercedes-Benz-350SL.
For even more information on this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL located
in our Houston showroom come by and see us at 1910 Cypress Station
Dr., Bldg 200, Houston, TX 77090, or call us at (832)243-6220, or
email the showroom at
[email protected]
