Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: lurtch on February 19, 2016, 19:20:21

Title: somebody should pounce on this one - - -
Post by: lurtch on February 19, 2016, 19:20:21: Hey all,

If I was back at the starting line like I was in 2004, I would bid on this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-/291682834468?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Larry in CA
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Post by: mgandrew on February 20, 2016, 13:06:09: WOW! If this car is worth $30,000 plus as it sits, what would it cost to restore?

Makes sense to me now why I was offered what I thought was a high number for mine right right after I bought it.

Living in Ohio, where this car lives, has me thinking that the rust "goes deeper" than described.
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Post by: perry113 on February 20, 2016, 13:16:00: Buying that car for that price would be like pouncing yourself with a sharp stick in the eye. The pictures and the sellers description in my opinion are evasive and reserve is not met.

I would look elsewhere.
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Post by: Louis on February 20, 2016, 13:20:20: Quote from: perry113 on February 20, 2016, 13:16:00
Buying that car for that price would be like pouncing yourself with a sharp stick in the eye. The pictures and the sellers description in my opinion are evasive and reserve is not met.

I would look elsewhere.

Agreed....

That's a money pit just waiting for a bright eyed victim.....
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Post by: Tyler S on February 20, 2016, 16:15:56: This car was stored in a wet location. Notice the drip stain on the drivers door. The fogged up center gauge cluster. Extreme rust on the bumpers. The rustsicle underneath. Yes that is Mold on the seats. Imagine what the hidden un-painted components look like. :o
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Post by: Kayvan on February 20, 2016, 16:58:38: You can lose money on a w113 restoration even if you get the car for FREE
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Post by: stickandrudderman on February 20, 2016, 19:24:42: Amen! :)
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Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on February 20, 2016, 21:17:11: When I made my research for the car I found I spend time (many hours) on this site here. The one thing that sticks out amount all the other good tips etc. is this that someone posted.

He said as I recall ... "Get the best you can afford and go from there"

I'm glad I followed his advice.

Dieter
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Post by: Sam SL on February 22, 2016, 01:16:09: This thing is a roach.
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Post by: Alex D on February 22, 2016, 01:38:23: I'm a little late on this one. This is 20 minutes from where I live, and have never seen it around. Just when you think you know all the Pagodas in your area some thing always seems to "pop out of the woodwork" Says it sold.
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Post by: Kayvan on February 22, 2016, 01:54:07: It's bid up to $39K

Triple black is desirable....

Professional restorer/dealer could probably tackle this easier than most

Sheetmetal, paint, re-chromed parts, seat-carpet-wood-top kits an major service/hoses/clamps and this will be back for sale for 50% more, unfortunately
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Post by: mgandrew on February 22, 2016, 12:58:06: Nothing like starting out $40,000 in the hole. Good luck to the buyer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-/291682834468?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
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Post by: Kayvan on February 22, 2016, 14:56:19: Price of entry of 113 is what it is

This may be on a container to germany in 24hrs and they will be happy to fix & flip

Car is late model, complete from 2 tops to even radio; an inspection with tools and test drive will tell you 85% of what's what.

Underneath looks better than the shined up white car in another post; rusty bumpers are not end of the world...

Paint and Sheetmetal repair is not rocket science; strip, jig, cut, weld & spray.

From a dealers perspective spending $40K and $15k to repaint/re-chrome/re-kit interior /top (wholesale parts/labor) of a desirable colored car makes more sense than buying a shiny, clean generic colored but tired car for $55K +$5K to prep/floorspace which will languish and not sell for $75K.

The unsold members white car @$36K bid v. sale of this $39K is market speaking ....
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Post by: Tyler S on February 22, 2016, 17:03:59: This is a way better starting point. At 34k and reserve has been met! 11 hours left on auction. It has a few owner mods but nothing too major. Looks solid.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-Custom-leather-interior-/281934476480
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Post by: Benz Dr. on February 22, 2016, 23:42:32: Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. And anyone who knows me will tell you that I don't drink.

I've seen worse. This may be a rough diamond rather than a diamond in the rough. This may seem like the same condition but trust me, it's not.
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Post by: Shvegel on February 24, 2016, 08:01:16: Looks like it sold. You'll have to bid on this one. Somehow it it registered as a 1955?

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-300SL-190SL-230SL-280SL-300SLR-SL-/291687335991?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2526meid%253Dc9500acb27954b7fa08bccba35f64b14%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D5%2526rkt%253D9%2526sd%253D291682834468&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460