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FC · 03-29-2007, 07:35 AM

I almost bought a 1972 280SL instead of my 1990 190E 2.6. But I needed an everyday car, so I had to pass. Also at only $10K, it would have needed a lot of upkeep and some restoration. The 280SL was the last true "SL" (sport-light) IMO, and it had a manual tranny.

EDIT: For those who don't know what I'm talking about...

03-29-2007, 07:35 AM	#4
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,264	I almost bought a 1972 280SL instead of my 1990 190E 2.6. But I needed an everyday car, so I had to pass. Also at only $10K, it would have needed a lot of upkeep and some restoration. The 280SL was the last true "SL" (sport-light) IMO, and it had a manual tranny. EDIT: For those who don't know what I'm talking about... Last edited by FC; 03-29-2007 at 07:40 AM.