1974 Mercedes Benz 350 SL

1974 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Additional Info:

Owner’s Narrative

1974 Mercedes 350SL

Fahrgestell-Nr. 10704312010231

Motor-Nr. 116982-12-012702

1974 Mercedes 350SL (Originally built to European Specification) and painted in Artic Green

Vehicle Owner History
4 April 1973 - Purchased new by owner in Munich, Germany; registered with tag #M-LX 390
17 July 1978 - Sold to new owner in Pirmasens, German; registered with tag #PS-AE 737

12 Sept 1983 – Sold to new owner in Saarlouis, Germany; registered with tag # SLS - PM 64

4 Dec 1985 – Sold to Current owner by Prestige Cars, Ramstein GE

19 Dec 1985 - Registered with US Armed Forces in Germany; tag # EL 0848

29 Dec 1985 – Vehicle shipped with original German specifications on the vessel Madame Butterfly from Bremerhaven, Germany to Jacksonville, FL (DOT & EPA permits received on 5 Sep 1986 allowing import to US
11 Jan 1986 – Vehicle arrives in Jacksonville, FL and is received by European Auto Haus in Roswell, GA

7 Feb 1986 – Vehicle updated to Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements by European Auto Haus in Roswell, GA (see maintenance below)

18 Mar 1986 – Vehicle registered in Boise, Idaho; tag# E55648

30 Sep 1986 – Vehicle shipped to the UK from Hanahan, SC; Odometer reads 91,074

17 Nov 1986 – Vehicle arrives at Felixstowe, United Kingdom (UK); Odometer reads 91,074

22 Sep 1989 – Vehicle shipped from Felixstowe, UK; Odometer reads 97,370

13 Nov 1989 – Vehicle arrives in Oakland, California

Title free and clear

Known Inspection Dates
26 Nov 1986 – Vehicle passed UK mod inspection; Odometer reads 91,122
24 April 1989 – Vehicle passed UK MOT inspection
20 Nov 1989 – Vehicle passed California Emissions Test; Odometer reads 97,372
9 Mar 2002 – Passed vehicle Safety inspection, Kingwood Texas
9 Oct 2003 – Passed vehicle safety inspection, Kingwood Texas
2 Jul 2008 – Passed vehicle safety Inspection, Kingwood Texas
5 Sep 2009 – Passed vehicle safety Inspectio, Kingwood Texas
Verified Maintenance History
17 Dec 1985 - Replaced water pump, Autohaus Horst Altherr GmbH, Ramstein GE
18 Dec 1985 - New flashers, Autohaus Horst Altherr GmbH, Ramstein GE
7 Feb 1986 - DOT Compliance updates, European Auto Haus, Roswell GA
17 Feb 1986 - New oil filte, European Auto Haus, Roswell GA
22 Feb 1986 - New radio, European Auto Haus, Roswell GA
7 Mar 1986 - Brake service, car mats, key chain, car cover, European Auto Haus, Roswell GA
9 Jun 1986/Odometer 81,667 - Reinstall right chrome trim
19 Jun 1986/Odometer 82,053 - Replaced A/C fan switch, Boise ID
15 Aug 1986 - Windshield glass repair, Montague CA
27 Aug 1986/Odometer 85,089 - Replaced driver’s door check strap; hitting add on crash bars in doors, Boise ID
8 Sep 1986 - Adjust Manifold Pressure Sensor, Boise ID
16 Sep 1986/Odometer 89,448 - Remove and replace #5 fuse for wipers and lighter, charge A/C, replace blower motor
6 Oct 1986/Odometer 83,474 – New tire, Mountain Home, ID
7 Jun 1989/Odometer 97,358 - New fuel pump, filter, brake servicing, starter, carpet, Brinkop Kaiserslautern GE
13 Jun 1989/Odometer 97,358 - Engine removed and dismantled, vehicle exterior and interior painted in Mercedes Signal Red, Brinkop Kaiserslautern, Ge
11 Jul 1989 - Brake repair and exhaust system, Brinkop Kaiserslautern, Ge
11 Aug 1989 - New floor mats, sun visors, tachometer, seat trim, blinker shaft
17 Jan 1990/Odometer 97370 - Replaced speedo cable, Sacramento CA
10 May 1990/Odometer 98498 - C servicing, Sacramento CA
6 Oct 1992/Odometer 104,774 - New battery, breather hose, heater valve, vacuum valve, power steering belt, alternator belt
2 Feb 1993 - Replaced #5 cylinder injector
10 Oct 1993/Odometer 111,981 - Arlington VA, new soft top
2 Aug 2000 - Brake service, Landover MD
4 Oct 2000/Odometer 125,569 - Alternator replaced, Kingwood Texas
7 April 2006/Odometer 128,868 - Radiator removed and repaired, replaced all fuel hoses at filter and pump, Houston, TX
9 May 2009/Odometer 133,724 - Kingwood Exxon Mobil service
1 Jul 2010/Odometer 133,944 - Replaced front and rear sway bar links, tie rod assemblies, a/s system electrical repair
26 Apr 2012/Odometer 135,384 – Muffler repair, Upper control arm bushings, throttle ball bushings, gear rod shifter bushings, a/c and alternator belt replaced, transmission serviced
Other info
09/03/2009. Special plate applied for w/ Texas department of transportation
11/22/2010 Special plate applied for w/Texas DOT