Archive for June, 2009
QA: Mercedes-Benz 300SL Repaint
Friday, June 26th, 2009Nicolas asks:
So If money was no option / what would be the most desirable color combo on a 1986 300sl. I have the palomino leather interior already. What should i paint the outside of the car. Blue, Red, Silver, White, Black.?
John Olson replies:
The best selling MB exterior colors in the mid-1980s were Light Ivory [...]
QA: 1985 380SL Valuation Trends
Friday, June 19th, 2009Kevin Stanley asks:
I have a 1985 380Sl; full load, heated seats, ac, hard top, etc. I am the second owner and the car is all original with 92,000 km’s. It is teal with natural leather; 8 out of 10 condition. How can I determine the value today? Are they going up or down in value?
Thanks [...]
1986 300SL: Value of Repainting New Color
Monday, June 15th, 2009Nicolas asks:
I have a 300sl 1986 Model drives fantastic it is currently Metalic silver/Green with Green Interior . . . eerrrre – purchased the car because it was very well looked after and was in need of a new owner. I purchased it for 24,000 AUD. (In pounds – estimated to be 8000.00.) I [...]
SL Market QA: Mercedes 107 Ride Quality Updating Springs and Shocks
Monday, June 1st, 2009Bob Hill asks:
I have a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL. I want to lower it and remove the floating ride. How would you recommend this be done? Lowering Springs, shocks, etc.
John Olson Answers:
Bob and anyone else with a 1971 through 1989 SL; “fixing” your car’s height and too-soft ride is pretty straightforward. Most SLs delivered in [...]
