I nearly got my fingers burnt buying a 450 SLC this week...

[SLC please]

(Apologies I think i posted in the wrong forum)

in my very first foray into classic M-B ownership.

I'm down the cost of a detailed inspection, but better that than £1000's

where do I start looking for a good SLC? what are the pitfalls?

Hit me with every bit of advice you have!

 

[Malcolm Brown]

There have been a few past threads on what to look out for in a W107, which a search of the site should find for you. These have typically been on the SL rather than the SLC. I'm guessing a bit here, but I expect the key additional point is the sunroof, especially the drains. If this works on a similar principle to, say, the W126 SEC then check for rust in the rear parcel shelf.

Happy hunting!

 

[Russel Weston]

Hi there SLC, if you look back on here, Jeremy(I think) found one abandoned. I have found one in a reasonable state of disrepair, but it only has 54k on the clock and is left hand drive. I want the car, I have to small kids, so the extra seating requirement rules out SL's, and I dont have that sort of money. On the down side, my wife doesnt want the car, so if anyone has bright ideas for hiding a 450SlC from the wife, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

 

[SLC please]

Hi there SLC, if you look back on here, Jeremy(I think) found one abandoned. I have found one in a reasonable state of disrepair, but it only has 54k on the clock and is left hand drive. I want the car, I have to small kids, so the extra seating requirement rules out SL's, and I dont have that sort of money. On the down side, my wife doesnt want the car, so if anyone has bright ideas for hiding a 450SlC from the wife, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

I'm still searching, but I've sold my wife on the car, as a safe and practical car for the family. 8)