Mechanics
Bullet proof V8 4.5 liter M117 engine recently tuned by a seasoned mechanic at JPC Racing in Millersville, MD. New spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and injectors.
Valve adjustment done and timing chain checked/in good condition.
New water pump and professionally cleaned/serviced metal radiator.
Front-end/Suspension and steering - All new four Bilstein shocks and front end/suspension, ball joints, tie rods replaced with new parts. Rebuilt steering box installed as well as rear sway bar links.
Michelin Defender tires (only 2,500 miles since new) with front-end alignment done after above front-end work. Drives comfortably and straight as an arrow.
Engine compartment completely detailed – beautiful!
Chrome valve covers installed and originals will be included with the car.
All fluids and filters recently replaced.
A/C isn’t working and I haven’t investigated this particular task. My local mechanic told me he doesn’t have the tool for recharging the Freon and I’m not driving it frequently so I just haven’t addressed it yet.
Air vacuum doors locking isn’t working and I haven’t investigated this either.
Very clean underneath.
Exterior
No rust/was Ziebart treated at some point. I have never driven it in the winter. Paint was a bit dull and minor rock chips when I received the car so I had it re-painted in the original color Silver Green Metallic. Looking very nice.
New windshield seal and trunk seal installed.
Chrome is in good condition.
Interior
The interior is in magnificent condition. The door panels are pristine as are the carpets and headliner.
Rear seat could use additional “stuffing”. The horsehair has compressed over the last 46 years, however the seat material/surface looks like new.
Original Becker Mexico/cassette radio professionally serviced by Becker Autosound in New Jersey. Updated new rear speakers installed.
Handling/Driving
Start the car and she idles very smooth and has great power through the gears. This is a true driver’s car it handles amazing and sticks to the road through the curves. Very tight suspension and handling (new alignment after I put on the new tires and replaced the steering gear box, suspension, and re-did much of the front end. I recently put some miles on her as my daily driver was in the shop. So nice to drive/had 2nd thoughts about selling but we are planning to move overseas/downsize so needs to go to the next loving custodian of this fine classic.
Award Winner
2017 Mercedes Club of America Concourse d'Elegance, Potomac, Maryland.
