Just took possession and Now I'm possessed

[johnm]

Just purchased a 1970 280SL in pretty rough condition. It's a Canadian car eh and looks like its been ridden hard and put away wet a few times. Curious as to any method of finding out about the history of the car. Service records etc. as I proceed with the restoration. Also as I consider the cost of the restoratoin are there a couple of simple key points to check out to ensure the car is still worthy or restoration. I'd hate to start down the road only to find that it is a marriage wrecker.   Thanks... from Halifax Nova Scotia... John

[Peter van Es]

Well, you've gone for the plunge and now ask questions? You like to live dangerously... 

Check out the Technical Manual, in particular this page http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Buying/Start and http://www.sl113.org/wiki/DataCard/Start. Read all of that, and then start searching the rest of the Technical Manual and forums.

You'll have to get to more specific questions to get more help, and uploading pictures is useful too!

Peter

[Flyair]

welcome to the club of possessed, addicts and other enthusiasts

[johnm]

Thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction. Hopefully the information confirms I made a decent choice. Appreciate you taking the time to respond. All the best....John

[Ulf]

Welcome and congratulations on your Pagoda - consider it like a marriage with ups and downs and a scale of emotions ranging from pure hatred/frustration to endless love. But most important: you've purchased one of the most stylish cars ever made, which makes it all worthwhile.

Ulf

[johnm]

Hey Ulf,
   Nicely put. After 28 years of marriage I can certainly relate to the analogy. I look forward to keeping the members posted as I give this marriage a whirl.