"BJ" (benjamin-bignell)
02/04/2018 at 16:43 • Filed to: 350sl, R107
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"BJ" (benjamin-bignell)
02/04/2018 at 16:43 • Filed to: 350sl, R107 | 1
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What would one need to know about these?
Image from Wikipedia
A friend’s father might have one for sale, and though I doubt I’ll offer to buy it, I’m curious what’s special about this model.
Steve in Manhattan
> BJ
02/04/2018 at 16:54 |
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Euro-spec car?
Used to date an MB asst. service manager, trying to remember what she said about these things. I remember differential issues, rust issues under the trunk mats, exhaust hangers, and something something blend door. Still, you’d have it inspected. And will it need a new top?
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BJ
> Steve in Manhattan
02/04/2018 at 18:13 |
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NA-spec I assume, being a Canadian car. I suspect it’s in superb condition and has been garaged most or all if it’s life.
It’s being sold simply because it’s superfluous to the current owner’s needs.
Like I said, just idle musing... but it’s good to know.
fintail
> BJ
02/04/2018 at 19:40 |
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1972 would be very early production - before big bumpers and a ton of emissions junk. These early cars and the 560SL are the most desired 107s in NA.
There’s not a lot to know, 107s are very undervalued. If it is rusty or has a lot of cosmetic needs, it might be a money pit. Same for major mechanical needs. The best survivor cars aren’t worth an exceptional fortune, so one must be careful.
Two key traits that people who aren’t into the brand overlook - these are very thirsty cars, you’ll be hard pressed to ever break 15 mpg. And they are not sporty, rather cruisers.
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BJ
> fintail
02/04/2018 at 23:05 |
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Interesting... so it might be an investment opportunity... now I’m going to have to dream up a scheme to find a cheap garage for storage! Ha!
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fintail
> BJ
02/05/2018 at 09:22 |
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I would look at one as a relatively affordable stylish toy rather than an investment - when you factor in maintenance and storage, your ROI won’t be anything to brag about. These may be at their depreciation floor, but I don’t predict runaway appreciation like what has happened to 190SLs and 113s over the past decade. There’s a lot more of these out there. One tip, buy the most perfect one you can afford, and have an inspection - you’ll easily end up in the red if too much needs fixing.