1974 Mercedes Benz 350sl European Convertible V8 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (THE GHOST)

1974 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Additional Info:

This 1974 Mercedes Benz (Daimler Benz) 350SL is a very rare European model with a 4-gear MANUAL Transmission.

European version originally with small bumpers, rear spoiler and stick shift with a V8 engine.

Excellent and in superb condition. A real time capsule. The car drives like new. Original 121K miles.

This car is an ALL original work of art.

Manual windows are fully functional.

The engine is very strong; full compression on 8 cylinders and no transmission issues.

Gears switch very smooth.

This car is a real pleasure to drive.

New distributor.

New wiring.

New plugs.

Always serviced on time.

Always garaged.

New tires.

Front aligned and wheel balanced.

New brakes.

New shock absorbers.

New Brakes and Calipers.

New rear sway bar suspension.

New upper and lower ball joints.

Power steering.

Power clutch.

No steering freedom, very tight!

New both gas pressure regulator valves.

New belts.

I drove this gem 1,600 miles recently on a trip in 2 days time. Car drives superbly. Very stable at both high and low speeds.

Cranks and starts immediately and smoothly.

New shocks and tires.

All lights are working.

Hard top and soft top both in excellent condition.

The new soft top is one year old, professionally installed.

Pioneer audio system with blue tooth enabling and USB player.

Speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, temperature gauge, turning signals and dashboard lights are all working.

Two full sets of keys; includes gas tank key, glove compartment key and ignition key.

Has a very smooth hydraulic clutch.

Original Mercedes working horn.

Electric wires, distributor and spark plugs are new.

Comes with extra spare ignition points that need to be replaced every 25,000 miles.

New factory windshield wiper blades installed on the original windshield wipers.

Handbrake mechanism has been redone and is working with the correspondent dashboard brake light.

Car needs nothing.

Windows are all manual and working excellently.

The car doesn't shake at all while driving and doesn't pull left or right either.

A real keeper and extremely collectible.

I used to collect antique classic Mercedes and this the last one I have. This one is a real gem.

There were only a very few of these cars made with a manual transmission.

MBtext seats are original, and in excellent shape: no indentures from sitting-weights, no tears no scratches, looks brand new. No discoloration of original blue MBtext. No torn stitching. Amazing for a car of this age.

Interior and liner in excellent condition.

No oil leaks, no water leaks.

NO CRACKS on the steering wheel or stick shift knob at all!!

One of the last Mercedes made by hand, the quality of this car is amazing, and you can feel it when you drive it.

Despite being a very heavy car, this car is extremely fast. Small body and very powerful engine.

Very well kept car.

Just serviced; new gas and air filter and oil filters.

Comes with jack and spare tire.

Engine, transmission and frame all have matching numbers.

Original factory trunk spoiler is in excellent condition!

All chrome around the car is in good shape. This car is equipped with Bosh injection pump, no carburetor.

Sale conditions: Car is sold as is. Wire transfer only, please no checks, no cash, no money orders. If you are not serious, please do not bid on this car!!! This car is a collectible and it is all original, the way it came from Stuttgart!

If you need more information about the car, please email me. Thanks.