How Rare is That? 500SL AMG LHD
- Thread starter Michel
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very rare i'd say.
Full electric seat option, and proper deep dish Pentas.
For the price, short of needing an engine re-build.. I reckon it's bloody great value.
Looks in great nic. If I didn't have enough projects on the burner, I'd consider buying this thing.
Anyone in the QLD region gonna check it out??
Full electric seat option, and proper deep dish Pentas.
For the price, short of needing an engine re-build.. I reckon it's bloody great value.
Looks in great nic. If I didn't have enough projects on the burner, I'd consider buying this thing.
Anyone in the QLD region gonna check it out??
OP
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When he replies to me I will...
....but Michel, it's not red ! Seriously though, this is a strikingly nice looking car and, whatsmore, reasonably priced. Just wait, I'll need to have another look at it.....Just not sure how genuine AMG it is, and I am also wondering if there were any 500SL models sold in Australia at the time. Could it be a Hong Kong import ? Maybe someone knows a bit more. Regards Styria
OP
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It is (as far as every expert I spoke to) a genuine item.
500SL models were not imported here.
This is a European delivery to Japan.
Time will tell
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Fotografa
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Most Mercedes delivered to Japan were LHD. it's a status thing over there.
It is definitely not a 1980 model. Most likely 1984/1985.
It appears to have had the Qld DOT plate fitted only in the last few days.
Looks like the seller is the bloke that imported it. I wonder how he convinced the authorities it was a 1980 model?
It IS definitely genuine AMG. The seats, the speedo, the wheels, the body-kit and the colour codeing where the chrome would be is all correct. Would cost more to fake all that than buy a real one.
Don't get me wrong, I still think it is a hell of a buy.
I also believe that the reason it says delivered to Germany THEN went to Japan is that all non North American AMG's of that era would show the "delivered to" dealer on the datacard as being the one near the AMG factory.
It is more likely to have then been delivered to Japan fresh from the AMG factory. Again, a status thing in Japan means it is more likely to have been imported new to Japan rather than used.
Michel, as I meantioned on the phone, look under the capthat holds the base of the jack in place, the data-card/build-sheet should be there.
It is definitely not a 1980 model. Most likely 1984/1985.
It appears to have had the Qld DOT plate fitted only in the last few days.
Looks like the seller is the bloke that imported it. I wonder how he convinced the authorities it was a 1980 model?
It IS definitely genuine AMG. The seats, the speedo, the wheels, the body-kit and the colour codeing where the chrome would be is all correct. Would cost more to fake all that than buy a real one.
Don't get me wrong, I still think it is a hell of a buy.
I also believe that the reason it says delivered to Germany THEN went to Japan is that all non North American AMG's of that era would show the "delivered to" dealer on the datacard as being the one near the AMG factory.
It is more likely to have then been delivered to Japan fresh from the AMG factory. Again, a status thing in Japan means it is more likely to have been imported new to Japan rather than used.
Michel, as I meantioned on the phone, look under the capthat holds the base of the jack in place, the data-card/build-sheet should be there.
And it is LHD
'scuse my ignorance, but why is LHD appealing here? Or is it just a rarity thing?
Also, is the steering wheel on that car original? Looks strange.
Fotografa
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It's an AMG steering wheel.
OP
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Had a chat to the seller, who is an importer
It was brought into the country a few weeks ago.
Seems to be the genuine article and in reasonnable condition.
It has no books unfortunately, but otherwise it is all there.
It was brought into the country a few weeks ago.
Seems to be the genuine article and in reasonnable condition.
It has no books unfortunately, but otherwise it is all there.
OP
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- #12
Had a chat to JG this morning and we went through some numbers.
You are right in terms of year and the engine number is also matching according to JG.
So, looks like it is the genuine thing...
Fotografa
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I guess the question is, how did he get it so cheap? mind you, bargains do pop up in Japan.
I'm guessing the import paperwork says 1980?
I hope you get it, would make a great photo next to "Betty".
I'm guessing the import paperwork says 1980?
I hope you get it, would make a great photo next to "Betty".
OP
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I'll let you guess, but it is not 1980
I hope so too.
Barring something seriously wrong with the engine (it's being checked tomorrow), I own it.
BenzBoy
Grand Master
Another car? You have installed multi-story parking?
Regards,
Benz-Boy
Regards,
Benz-Boy
OP
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Another car? You have installed multi-story parking?
Regards,
Benz-Boy
I do have a hoist at work...
Does that qualify as multi-story ?
OP
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- #17
VERY RARE AND VERY REAL...
THAT'S IT !!!
THE REAL MCCOY...
THAT'S IT !!!
THE REAL MCCOY...
Fotografa
New Member
Would still love to see some engine pics.
Is the kick panel near the fuses missing?
Is the kick panel near the fuses missing?
OP
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Would still love to see some engine pics.
Is the kick panel near the fuses missing?
No idea about the quick panel.
The car will arrive in Sydney next week.
These are pics from the seller
Congrats!
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