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Old 03-29-2007, 09:54 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by lip277 View Post
Yes...
The W113 Mercedes is a truly wonderful car.
I've looked into getting one. If I did... It would ONLY be a weekend car.

Many trim and bodywork pieces are next to impossible to find.
One reason is that they did not build that many...

230 SL ---- 1963 to 1966 ---- 19,831 cars
250 SL ---- 1966 to 1968 ---- 5,196 cars
280 SL ---- 1967 to 1971 ---- 23,885 cars

Truly a classic regardless of how many were made.
I'd love to have a later 280SL.

Sorry for the hijack, but would you know where to look for one in good condition just to satisfy my curiosity for how much they go for? I'm guessing I wont find the best examples at autotrader.
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