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Newtomercedesbutnotcars

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Anyone thinking of selling ?
« on: January 21, 2021, 12:29:55 »
 :) I’m looking to buy my first Mercedes SL. I’m open to any condition, even a Project. Please send me a message

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Re: Anyone thinking of selling ?
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2021, 22:40:59 »
Whoa there...

Do you have any idea of what you may be looking for? An SL? Well, that's a wide range of models over a long period of time; here, we focus on one: W113. 230-250-280SL. They are the same but very different.
Are you sure you are up for a project? How deep are your pockets?
You may consider narrowing things down a bit, and that may take some time if you are new to Mercedes and new to this model...you may decide you want something older or newer.
There are plenty of SLs available in many places; only a few here.
Michael Salemi
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Re: Anyone thinking of selling ?
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2021, 13:30:58 »
Michael: You speak my heart! It is very frustrating to see many people having decided they want a certain car and then just go out and buy one. Those are the ones who bid $120,000 on a W113 on BaT without knowing anything about them. When my partners and I have a client asking us to find a car, we usually sit down with them and determine how much they know about the specific model and what they are getting into. This way, we are on the same page regarding value and condition. I got a kick out of the guy who bought a W113 on BaT which was far from original and then he questioned the seller of another one later about "fender notches"
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
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mdsalemi

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Re: Anyone thinking of selling ?
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2021, 17:18:45 »
...we usually sit down with them and determine how much they know about the specific model and what they are getting into...

Back in the early 1990s, I toyed with the idea of getting a classic of some kind. I had experience with Brits, so focused on that. I wanted more power and uniqueness than an MGB or a Triumph TR6. Hated Jaguars. I kind of narrowed to a Sunbeam Tiger, or Triumph Stag. So the first thing I did was buy a good book on a Stag, and study it...

...which is why I never bought a Stag!
« Last Edit: January 25, 2021, 17:28:59 by mdsalemi »
Michael Salemi
Davidson, North Carolina (Charlotte Area) USA
1969 280SL (USA-Spec)
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid "Area 51"
2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid

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Re: Anyone thinking of selling ?
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2021, 19:22:45 »
:) I’m looking to buy my first Mercedes SL. I’m open to any condition, even a Project. Please send me a message

SL is such a general term that may cost you $500 for a parts car and probably in excess of $2M for a concourse level prime vehicle.
Know your 'product', first. And to avoid pitfalls, help us help you. Lots of knowledge here if you can narrow your search and share particulars of what you are after. 
« Last Edit: January 26, 2021, 05:29:27 by cabrioletturbo »
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Re: Anyone thinking of selling ?
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2021, 11:06:25 »
 I'm considering selling my 1970 280SL. PM me if interested in having a chat. I am located in Halifax Nova Scotia.
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  John
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Re: Anyone thinking of selling ?
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2021, 15:58:07 »
Still interested? 917-558-0341 1966 230sl euro dark green 268h with white soft too and caviar interior 99k miles 2 owner car it’s also automatic power steering ,no a/c car numbers matching also I can text pics