So I bought this 1991 500SL on a tow company lien sale. they said it was impounded when the owner went through a CHP check point for expired reg. it was to be a parts car some to keep some to sell for money recoup. Here is the major problem. The cars runs so good engine and trans perfect, no dash lights. The problem with it is that it is cosmetically challenged on the interior. But nothing that can not be resolved. Delema..... do I part it or restore and keep it. I like Fonzi have no problem parting out cars as I have done many W126's and R107s, but I do have a problem parting out perfect running cars.
mileage is 147k
Ran the vin, and it is a one owner car, has always pass Calif smog.
Hardtop headliner not sagging, but the tonau cover and rollbar covers are ripped very bad. so I would guess the car ran most of the time with the top off.
hydraulics leak but not bad slowly, one tank of fluid will unlock the hard top and raise the soft top
the seat belt cover on the driver seat is completely missing as the plastic must have broke. wood is bad like most. grill and front bumper cover damaged.
mileage is 147k
Ran the vin, and it is a one owner car, has always pass Calif smog.
Hardtop headliner not sagging, but the tonau cover and rollbar covers are ripped very bad. so I would guess the car ran most of the time with the top off.
hydraulics leak but not bad slowly, one tank of fluid will unlock the hard top and raise the soft top
the seat belt cover on the driver seat is completely missing as the plastic must have broke. wood is bad like most. grill and front bumper cover damaged.