Auction: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL

[rezazangeneh]

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/17298142

[MikeJR]

When and why was the interior swapped to a non-original one? (I note that it used to have grey interior with back seats). Has the bulkhead been inspected for rust? Why are you selling so soon after buying it? Are there any known issues? Or rust bubbles? Thanks

[rezazangeneh]

Hi there. So the interior was changed before I bought the car. My understanding is that the leather was dilapidated. The rear seat were in a bad state so they decided to do away with it. The metal under the seats were completely rusted so it completely replaced it with new metal. There are no know issues with the car at all. It drives very well and very smooth. The bulkhead has been inspected and no rust has been found. I buy and enjoy cars often. Sometimes I have them for 10 years and sometimes I have them for just a season. I’m a fashion designer and so sometimes I have a lot of time on my hands. Anyway it’s time to move on from this. I’ve enjoyed it during the summer.