Cracked dash and ripped driver's seat in addition to the other disclosed
issues. Props for keeping the original radio though.
I don't know what these are worth but I'd say half that ask at best?
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-mercedes-benz-380sl/7677739366.html
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL "barn find" - $5,500
On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 10:43, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
>> Gotta check for double timing chain, too. Probably has one due to the model
>> year, but those weren't definitive back in the day.
>
> This has a rep
On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 10:43, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
>> Gotta check for double timing chain, too. Probably has one due to the model
>> year, but those weren't definitive back in the day.
>
> This has a replacement engine, so you must check by looking directly.
Can you see the chain from
> I don't think it's missing a hose for the snorkel. While many of the models
> in this time frame had a hose that would extend to the radiator support, it
> doesn't look like there's room for one.
Our '82 had one. See: http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/SL2/engine.jpg
definitive back in the day.
-D
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Subject: [MBZ] 1984 380SL "barn find" - $5,500
Cosmetically it looks pretty ni
Cosmetically it looks pretty nice, seller did a good job cleaning it up. Even
the seats are not the worst I've seen.
Is there a hose or duct missing on that air intake? I'd expect to see it run to
the front of the car.
Paint and interior look decent at least from what is shown and assuming photos
are current. Fix the rotted rubber fuel hose or whatever is leaking and drive
it or flip it.
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-mercedes-1984-sl-convertible/7639083322.html
Euro headlights look good but somehow make that big bumper look even bigger.
https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/richland-1984-mercedes-benz-380sl/7399622865.html
Allan
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I do not know specifically. Somebody has been paying attention to the crap I
post about my 220D and thinks I need the cars. Said he was out midwest
clay
On Nov 22, 2013, at 7:38 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
clay wrote:
I have a lead on a nice 220D stick with a parts vergasser, also stick. Mid
clay wrote:
I have a lead on a nice 220D stick with a parts vergasser, also stick. Mid
america location
Where is mid america?
KC?
Shall I drive it home for you?
mao
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I thought the current trendy thing to do was to drop a OM in them.
That way you can go nice a slow and let the ladies have a good look at
balding middle aged fella piloting the carriage.
Speaking of converting, there is bloke in Sydney who wants to drop a OM
into a petrol powered 124 and is
Thanks for the comments, Jaime.
The car is a two owner car, starting out in Southern CA with the original owner
and moving to TX about 15 years ago with the present owner. The current owner
drove it as a weekend car, putting a small amount (about 40k) of the 160k
that's on it.
About 10 years
I managed to move along fairly well in a 47hp Karman Ghia and a 67hp(?) '80
240D. ;)
Wilt
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: [MBZ] 1984 380SL
or, alternatively, downshift and put your foot into it
On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 2:24 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com
wrote:
power is overrated. 150HP or so is huge if you put your foot into it and
downshift
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime
] 1984 380SL
'Room for my walker behind driver seat and room for the elec. scooter in
trunk? ;)
They are surprisingly spacious, though I don't know if they'll extend
to your 'needs'. Our family of three has road-tripped in them a
number of times, and my wife can get her bari sax in the trunk
I may be able to get it for under $4k, which could make it worthwhile
one it has been inspected and gets a clean bill of health.
Absolutely, if it is as I imagine it from your description.
I know the 380 is far from a rocket ship, but I don't care about that
and would rather have the fuel
to get my fuel economy back up. The one tank I made
myself slow down I managed 52mpg, the others are around 47.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 02:24:42 -0500
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL
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or, alternatively, downshift and put your foot into it
On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 2:24 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com
wrote:
power is overrated. 150HP or so is huge if you put your foot into it and
downshift
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM
: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 02:24:42 -0500
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL
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power
tank I made
myself slow down I managed 52mpg, the others are around 47.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 02:24:42 -0500
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Yep
Wilt
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You have to take into consideration the power (including torque) to weight
ratio. That Karman
tank I made
myself slow down I managed 52mpg, the others are around 47.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 02:24:42 -0500
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Give the kid the S500. There is nothing so entertaining as tooling around in a
R107. Wind in the hair, sun, bugs in the teeth.
If you do get it for under $5k, that is a pretty good score. It sounds like it
was well loved. The lack of power is an illusion. The 450SL is slow out the
gate,
] 1984 380SL
or, alternatively, downshift and put your foot into it
On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 2:24 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com
wrote:
power is overrated. 150HP or so is huge if you put your foot into it and
downshift
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime
On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:39:29 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
It's had about 10k put on it in the last ten years. The car is garaged
at all times. Full service records, too.
Sounds like a good car to pursue.
I know the 380 is far from a rocket ship, but I don't care about that
and
On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:18:35 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm a firm believer in you can't have too much HP, but usually can't
afford to purchase or feed as much as you'd like.
Just like the ones with four legs, feeding those ponies is costly.
The 450SLC had decent power, but the
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My thoughts exactly.
I have a brother in law who is all horsepower and bling. He has a late model
Rousch (?) Mustang, which he likes to take out on the rural roads around
bought
a Mustang for his first car, we'll see how he does through his first winter...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:54:42 -0500
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL
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The son needs a 240D if he's a new driver - let him learn to drive in the
real world in that car for a few years, then let him drive a car with more
power - safest way to start driving. Yup - mpst pf my kids started in a
240D. They are all still alive today, and have never wrecked a car.
On Wed,
I have a lead on a nice 220D stick with a parts vergasser, also stick. Mid
america location
clay
On Nov 20, 2013, at 7:37 PM, OK Don wrote:
The son needs a 240D if he's a new driver - let him learn to drive in the
real world in that car for a few years, then let him drive a car with more
Might have a chance to get a 1984 380SL from the second owner. 160k, 10k in the
last ten years, top end done at 150k along with a full repaint in original
color. Soft top replaced when car was repainted. Has the hard top, too, of
course.
More details as I get them.
Comments, opinions,
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Subject: [MBZ] 1984 380SL
Might have a chance to get a 1984 380SL from the second owner. 160k, 10k
in the last ten years, top end done at 150k along with a full repaint in
original color. Soft top replaced when car was repainted. Has the hard
top
. scooter
in trunk? ;)
Wilt
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Might have a chance to get a 1984 380SL from the second owner. 160k
Check for the double row timing chain update - otherwise, the usual - the
ACC, etc.
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Might have a chance to get a 1984 380SL from the second owner. 160k, 10k
in the last ten years, top end done at 150k along with a full
On Nov 19, 2013 1:08 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
Check for the double row timing chain update - otherwise, the usual - the
ACC, etc.
All 380s had the double-row chain by '84 IIRC.
Alex
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Hi Dan,
There are lots of deals out there with R107s (I just bought a 450SL today,
in fact). You have to be careful with resale value of a high mileage car.
With your talent of being able to improve these cars both cosmetically and
mechanically, you're probably best off finding a car in need of
'Room for my walker behind driver seat and room for the elec. scooter
in trunk? ;)
They are surprisingly spacious, though I don't know if they'll extend
to your 'needs'. Our family of three has road-tripped in them a
number of times, and my wife can get her bari sax in the trunk
along with
There are so many of these cars out there,
About 250,000 made. No shortage.
As far as 380SLs... they're not very powerful, as you know, but the
quick
sifting 4 speed transmission make them nicer to drive that 450SLs, in
my
opinion.
Mine too. We had one of each. The 380, though not
as
go
behind driver.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL
'Room for my walker behind driver seat and room for the elec. scooter
I once read that the trunk of the R107 was designed to hold two golf bags
full of clubs - if that helps. It's not very tall, but plenty wide and deep
(at least in the SLC).
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 9:33 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Walker folds compactly, and Scooter breaks down in 30
On Nov 19, 2013 7:56 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
I once read that the trunk of the R107
was designed to hold two golf bags
full of clubs - if that helps.
Yes, but golf bags were a lot smaller back then!
Alex
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power is overrated. 150HP or so is huge if you put your foot into it and
downshift
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi Dan,
There are lots of deals out there with R107s (I just bought a 450SL today,
in fact). You have to be careful with resale
or, alternatively, downshift and put your foot into it
On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 2:24 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:
power is overrated. 150HP or so is huge if you put your foot into it and
downshift
On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
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