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« Previous EntriesWhat is a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Worth?
Monday, May 24th, 2010Ernie Asks:
MY FRIEND WANTS TO KNOW WHAT A 1984 500 SL, A FULLY LOADED CAR WITH BOTH TOPS IN MINT CONDITION, IS WORTH. EVEN BETTER, IT HAS BEEN INDOORS SINCE BOUGHT AND ONLY HAS 9,000.00 MILES. NUMBER 1. DOES ANYBODY WANT TO MAKE AN OFFER AND IF NOT WHAT IS THE VALUE TO ASK?
THANKS [...]
Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe Restoration
Sunday, February 7th, 2010Patrick Asks:
I am restoring my 280 SE 3.5 Coupe, it is modified to my spec., I had original 76/27 A5-5-Speed-Box ( very rar), Megasquirt EFI, modified cyl.heads and cams, Spax(adjust), 6.3 Offset on front axle with (10 mm not 20 mm plate-steering box and 15 nearer leaf springs like 6.3), 3.92 rear axle (modified [...]
QA: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Value Question
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009Al Erhart Asks:
I have a 2001 SL500 with the Panoramic Roof. It has been maintained to Mercedes standards. It has 62,000 miles with new tires. It has 38,000 miles left on a comprehensive policy for any mechanical problems. What is the value. It is silver with AMG sports package. Thanks, Al Erhart
John Olson Replies:
It is [...]
QA: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Radio
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009John Christian asks:
I have a 1989 300sl and the radio just quit today – however it still makes a loud clicking noise – no LCD display though – and the antennae goes up and down randomly. Is there an easy fix? If not, what is a good replacement 3rd party radio?
Thanks, John Christian
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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 [...]
MERCEDES-BENZ: 5 Spd Manual vs. 4 Spd Automatic
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Phil asks:
I have a 1981 500SLC I would like to put a 5-speed (manual) trans in the car ….any suggestions.
John Olson replies:
My suggestions? Forget about it! The improvement would be minimal for a whole lota’ cost and monkey business. Gertrag made (may still make) a strong five speed manual box that AMG offered during the 1980s… priced at $14,000 [...]
Tough Call: Heirloom or Cash
Saturday, February 21st, 2009 Kimberly Damer [stanfordalumni]
Hi – I was wondering what the fair market price - in a private sale - would be for a 1991 560 SEC COUPE (last yr. they made that model) WITH ONLY 50,000 miles – mint condition – black on black – originally priced at $110,000. Always garaged. My mom’s car for many years. Thanks.
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