1974 Mercedes Benz 350SL

Owner's Narrative

1974 Mercedes 350SL

139,243 miles

1974 Mercedes 350SL (Originally built to European Specification) and painted in Artic Green

Title free and clear

Vehicle Owner History
4 April 1973 - Purchased new by owner in Munich, Germany; registered with tag #M-LX 390
17 July 1978 - Sold to 2nd owner in Pirmasens, German; registered with tag #PS-AE 737

12 Sept 1983 - Sold to 3rd owner in Saarlouis, Germany; registered with tag # SLS - PM 64

4 Dec 1985 - Sold to Current owner by Prestige Cars, Ramstein GE

19 Dec 1985 - Registered with US Armed Forces in Germany; tag # EL 0848

29 Dec 1985 - Vehicle shipped with original German specifications on the vessel Madame Butterfly from Bremerhaven, Germany to Jacksonville, FL (DOT & EPA permits received on 5 Sep 1986 allowing import to US
11 Jan 1986 - Vehicle arrives in Jacksonville, FL and is received by European Auto Haus in Roswell, GA

7 Feb 1986 - Vehicle updated to Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements by European Auto Haus in Roswell, GA (see maintenance below)

18 Mar 1986 - Vehicle registered in Boise, Idaho; tag# E55648

30 Sep 1986 - Vehicle shipped to the UK from Hanahan, SC; Odometer reads 91,074

17 Nov 1986 - Vehicle arrives at Felixstowe, United Kingdom (UK); Odometer reads 91,074

22 Sep 1989 - Vehicle shipped from Felixstowe, UK; Odometer reads 97,370

13 Nov 1989 - Vehicle arrives in Oakland, California

Known Inspection Dates
26 Nov 1986 - Vehicle passed UK mod inspection; Odometer reads 91,122
24 April 1989 - Vehicle passed UK MOT inspection
20 Nov 1989 - Vehicle passed California Emissions Test; Odometer reads 97,372
9 Mar 2002 - Passed vehicle Safety inspection, Kingwood Texas
9 Oct 2003 - Passed vehicle safety inspection, Kingwood Texas
2 Jul 2008 - Passed vehicle safety Inspection, Kingwood Texas
5 Sep 2009 - Passed vehicle safety Inspectio, Kingwood Texas
Verified Maintenance History
17 Dec 1985 - Replaced water pump, Autohaus Horst Altherr GmbH, Ramstein GE
18 Dec 1985 - New flashers, Autohaus Horst Altherr GmbH, Ramstein GE
7 Feb 1986 - DOT Compliance updates, European Auto Haus, Roswell GA
17 Feb 1986 - New oil filte, European Auto Haus, Roswell GA
22 Feb 1986 - New radio, European Auto Haus, Roswell GA
7 Mar 1986 - Brake service, car mats, key chain, car cover, European Auto Haus, Roswell GA
9 Jun 1986/Odometer 81,667 - Reinstall right chrome trim
19 Jun 1986/Odometer 82,053 - Replaced A/C fan switch, Boise ID
15 Aug 1986 - Windshield glass repair, Montague CA
27 Aug 1986/Odometer 85,089 - Replaced driver's door check strap; hitting add on crash bars in doors, Boise ID
8 Sep 1986 - Adjust Manifold Pressure Sensor, Boise ID
16 Sep 1986/Odometer 89,448 - Remove and replace #5 fuse for wipers and lighter, charge A/C, replace blower motor
6 Oct 1986/Odometer 83,474 - New tire, Mountain Home, ID
7 Jun 1989/Odometer 97,358 - New fuel pump, filter, brake servicing, starter, carpet, Brinkop Kaiserslautern GE
13 Jun 1989/Odometer 97,358 - Engine removed and dismantled, vehicle exterior and interior painted in Mercedes Signal Red, Brinkop Kaiserslautern, Ge
11 Jul 1989 - Brake repair and exhaust system, Brinkop Kaiserslautern, Ge
11 Aug 1989 - New floor mats, sun visors, tachometer, seat trim, blinker shaft
17 Jan 1990/Odometer 97370 - Replaced speedo cable, Sacramento CA
10 May 1990/Odometer 98498 - C servicing, Sacramento CA
6 Oct 1992/Odometer 104,774 - New battery, breather hose, heater valve, vacuum valve, power steering belt, alternator belt
2 Feb 1993 - Replaced #5 cylinder injector
10 Oct 1993/Odometer 111,981 - Arlington VA, new soft top
2 Aug 2000 - Brake service, Landover MD
4 Oct 2000/Odometer 125,569 - Alternator replaced, Kingwood Texas
7 April 2006/Odometer 128,868 - Radiator removed and repaired, replaced all fuel hoses at filter and pump, Houston, TX
9 May 2009/Odometer 133,724 - Kingwood Exxon Mobil service
1 Jul 2010/Odometer 133,944 - Replaced front and rear sway bar links, tie rod assemblies, a/s system electrical repair
26 Apr 2012/Odometer 135,384 - Muffler repair, Upper control arm bushings, throttle ball bushings, gear rod shifter bushings, a/c and alternator belt replaced, transmission serviced
Other info
09/03/2009 - Special plate applied for w/ Texas department of transportation
11/22/2010 - Special plate applied for w/Texas DOT