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  1. Faber

    Faber Formula Junior

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    #1 Faber, May 14, 2015
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    $18,000 OBO. 85 500SL - Runs perfectly & quick on the Euro 5.0 L –Cheapest car to maintain I’ve ever owned (owned since 2009). Approx $2K including replacing right rear valence PO damaged backing over a low post (no wrecks or like in my ownership). Euro Anthracite Grey/Saddle w/ 114,433 mi chassis miles, 20k miles on Metrics of CA rebuilt original 5.0L engine since 2000 (have pics). $40k restoration by PO in 2000 incl rotisserie paint (by David Horvath San Antonio) and Metrics engine (have records ). I’m 3d owner: Monaco/TX/TX. Maintenance records since 1986 w/same mechanic . The Bad? Driver’s seat worn and passenger’s seat has one 4”split in seat seam and one 4” slit in seat back seam. 3” vertical stitch on conv top between rear plastic window and passenger’s rear side window. Otherwise in outstanding condition w/ perfect top and cart w/ hardtop cover, car cover, & convertible cover when on the go, manuals, Medical Kit w/ Bracket (removed and in trunk), tools and 3 keys. Tires have less than 10kmi on them. April recent work: New Brakepads & AC Conversion to R134. Non original Clarion radio. Reason for selling? Thinning the herd. Thanks.

    Attached some 2013 vids - no changes but happy to update for compelling inquiries -

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdVF-l6SVnE

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VX-JIaVzyo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYo24QpWSw

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  2. E40racer

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    #2 E40racer, May 14, 2015
    Bargain, these easily go for +30k€ in Europe.
     
  3. Faber

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    #3 Faber, May 14, 2015
    Haha...now ya tell me...
     
  4. lucky strike

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    #4 lucky strike, May 15, 2015
    Euro cars are hard to find these days.
    That looks like a beauty.
    Good luck with the sale.
     
  5. Faber

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    #5 Faber, May 15, 2015
    Thanks! I had folks tell me to be careful of "Grey market" cars - I had a pristine 87 560SL and this one surpasses in all areas.
     
  6. koisokok

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    #6 koisokok, May 15, 2015
    My mom had a 1979 450 sel 6.9 Euro. AMG front spoiler with BBS white honeycomb rims. The car was white on GREEN! Had some fun date night's in that puppy. Wish I had a picture of it. Boy when you punched it, it went! Always was told OH, OH grey market car the whole time she had it. She finally donated the car about 15 years ago. Not knowing the price will sky rocket. Made me a little sad.

    P>S nothing like the Euro bumpers.
    :)
     
  7. slownrusty

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    #7 slownrusty, May 16, 2015
    Beautiful car, I always loved these SLs and SECs..to me these cars defined the '80s and travelling fast, safely and in style. Modern enough to drive frequently, inexpensive to maintain but yet simple enough to do most of the maintenance at home.
     
  8. davebuchner

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    #8 davebuchner, May 16, 2015
    That is a stunning car Tom - I have always loved the R107 shape - and a real deal for someone stateside I am sure. GLWS
     
  9. Faber

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    #9 Faber, May 16, 2015
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  10. Faber

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    #10 Faber, May 16, 2015
    Haha...I was just showing my bride your SECs...you have some NICE SLs!
     
  11. lucky strike

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    #11 lucky strike, May 16, 2015
    Thanks.
     
  12. slownrusty

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    #12 slownrusty, May 17, 2015
    I also have a white / palomino '91 560SEC that rarely driven currently with 157k miles. It drives great and looks like it only has 57k on it.

    Lucky strike - you have some sweet cars for sale.
     
  13. Drive550PFB

    Drive550PFB Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #13 Drive550PFB, May 17, 2015
    Is there some reason that the Euro version would trade at a higher price than the US. I see SLs of this vintage all the time trading in the $10K range.
     
  14. furmano

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    #14 furmano, May 17, 2015
    Wow, very pretty. GLWS.

    -F
     
  15. Faber

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    #15 Faber, May 17, 2015
    Dude...if you have to ask...(-* I've seen lots myself trade at "deferred maint" prices - W107 chassis (Panzerwagen) was the 350, 450, 230, 500 & 560 if memory serves - generally bullet proof if oil pressure is watched, oil is changed & maintenance performed up to 275k mi & beyond - this Euro is non-DOT - note differences in the US spec bumpers and note the 5.0L in the 500 has a GREAT reputation - lighter & more torque - altho see lucky strike's cars for some apparently really nice 560s. I sold my 87 560SL (95k mi) for $15k 3? years ago - big difference in SLs. IMO kinda like $15K Mondials versus $30K Mondials - as we used to say in previous life: " We're all in the band of excellence, but it's a pretty wide band..." (-*
     
  16. Faber

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    #16 Faber, May 19, 2015
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    #17 Faber, May 19, 2015
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  18. Faber

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  19. lucky strike

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    #19 lucky strike, May 21, 2015
    The rear spoiler looks great on the deck lid.
     
  20. Faber

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    #20 Faber, Jul 21, 2015
    Bump. $17K OBO
     
  21. Valenzo

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    #21 Valenzo, Jul 21, 2015
    Man I searched for months for this car, anthracite gray, euro bumpers and all. I ended purchasing a pristine '88 560sl instead but this one would have stopped my search.

    Great cars, GLWS.
     
  22. Faber

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    #22 Faber, Aug 11, 2015
    Bump...
     
  23. Faber

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    #23 Faber, Sep 12, 2015
    Bumpen sie....Dies ist eine großartige Auto!
     
  24. zudnic

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    #24 zudnic, Sep 12, 2015
    The Euro spec is more power and torque. A lot more fun to drive. I had the same car in silver for two weeks. Dealer friend loaned it too me while the Jag he sold me was in the shop. Oh the only difference the one I drove was a 5spd manual. GLWS, its a great car.
     
  25. MM355

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    #25 MM355, Sep 15, 2015
    This is the engine to have, fastest non AMG model.
     
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