1965 SL - blew a rod

[sabeutel]

I have a '65 SL.  Always been an exceptional car and very well kept.  I recently blew a rod.  The local Mercedes dealer took a look and it does need a "new" engine.  I usually take this car to the dealer as I trust them, also knowing that it is a litle more expensive.  Anyway, a "new" motor, or to have this one re-built with them was an estimated $11,000. 
I don't see myself putting a new motor in for a while and thogut I would ask here:
What would be a reasonable price to sell this car?  I have lots of pirctures.  I am the 3rd owner and have records dating back to 1970.
Any help?
Thanks in advance.
Steve

[jameshoward]

Steve,

Don't Panic!

Whilst you could, no doubt, pay $11K for a new engine, there's absolutely no need so to do! There are lots of other options that will cost you far, far less, such as getting a donor engine from a contemporary sedan. That said, if you just want to sell the car, you'll need to provide a lot more info and post pics. Lots of pics.

May be worth investigating the replacement engine a bit more first though.

Good luck.

JH

[sabeutel]

Thanks James,
It actually looks just like the picture in your profile. 
I will get some pictures up and more info.
I am thinking of selling, as there is another "toy" I have in mind. 
I have had this car for about 11 years. 

[dakman29]

Have you checked with Metric Motors in Canoga Park? Website is http://www.mercedesengines.net/

[sabeutel]

I have not checked that site out, but I will book mark it.  I have just put the car up on Craigslist for San Francisco and palo Alto.  So if anyone wants to undertake a project...

[stickandrudderman]

I'm looking for just such a car to put a v8 into. please contact me or post a link to your ad.
Colin
www.colinferns.com