Is this the perfect Mercedes

[kikkthecat]

It is for me

I know others will have a different view but to me the 1970 280 SE Cabriolet is the best looking car Mercedes have built.
This one also seems to have CL500 running gear including the M113 V8, 5 speed auto, ABS, ASR etc. An old classic with all the modern technology.... Perfect.

If you prefer they have what appears to be

A Pagoda bodied SLK 320

If you go to the Mechatronik site it seems they will build you whatever you want. No mention of price though.

 

[jaymanek]

wow... attention to detail looks amazing..

 

[W210 Fan]

Fantastic!!

 

[Sp!ke]

I remember reading somewhere that Mercedes heritage made these type of 1 offs for special orders if your pockets were deep enough.

 

[Sp!ke]

hmmm..... http://mechatronik-gmbh.de/en/engineering.htm

 

[verytalldave]

I wouldnt mind either sitting on my drive. I think the 320 has the edge for me.............

 

[Rob77]

I agree, the concept is pretty near perfect. Maybe I prefer the Pagoda though !!

Oh, perfect is just so hard to define

 

[verytalldave]

hmmm..... http://mechatronik-gmbh.de/en/engineering.htm

So the big question is.................how much?

 

[BTB 500]

how much?

If you have to ask ...

Love that cabrio.

 

[W210 Fan]

There are companies in Britain that will do the same thing, just dont ask how much...

 

[Sp!ke]

Mercedes Benz MSL Mechanical Upgrades:

Upon delivery of your own 250/280 SL the following changes are made, all Suspension Rubbers replaced, all new Wheel Bearings, Steering rebuild, Engine exchange to Mercedes M112 with 5-speed NAG Automatic Transmission, Emission Standard Euro 3, Modified Speedometer/Tach, Electronic theft Lock, Modified Brake System with vented front Discs, Stainless Steel Exhaust System with Catalytic Converters, Mechatronik Suspension with new Wheels/Tires 205/70 VR 14, All German TUV approved l

Typ Engine/Trans BHP Displ. 0-60 mph V-max max. Torque Price
excl. VAT in EUR Price
incl. VAT in EUR
MSL 280 V6 3-Valve technology with 5-speed NAG 145 kW / 197 HP 2799ccm 7,9 sec 225 km/h 265 NM 53.500,00 62.060,00
MSL 320 V6 3-Valve technology with 5-speed NAG 165 kW / 224 HP 3199ccm 7,2 sec 235 km/h 315 NM 55.500,00 64.380,00
MSL 430 V6 3-Valve technology with 5-speed NAG 205 kW / 279 HP 4266ccm 6,3 sec 250 km/h 400 NM 65.500,00 75.980,00

Mercedes Benz MSL Complete Package:

For European delivery a base 250/280 SL will receive the following Treatment: Vehicle will be restored to Mechatronik Specifications including Body, Suspension, Chrome and Interior, Ext/Interior Colors and Wood Finish in your choice, Conversion to Mercedes M 112 Engine with 5-speed NAG Automatic Transmission, Emission Standard Euro 3, Modified Speedometer/Tach, Electronic theft Lock, Modified Brake System with vented front Discs, Stainless Steel Exhaust System with Catalytic Converters, Mechatronik Suspension with new Wheels/Tires 205/70 VR 14, All German TUV approved, all other Countries inquire for Pricing options

Typ Engine/Trans BHP Displ. 0-60 mph V-max max. Torque Price
excl. VAT in EUR Price
incl. VAT
in EUR
MSL 280 V6 3-Valve technology with 5-speed NAG 145 kW / 197 HP 2799ccm 7,9 sec 225 km/h 265 NM 119.500,00 138.620,00
MSL 320 V6 3-Valve technology with 5-speed NAG 165 kW / 224 HP 3199ccm 7,2 sec 235 km/h 315 NM 124.500,00 144.420,00
MSL 430 V6 3-Valve technology with 5-speed NAG 205 kW / 279 HP 4266ccm 6,3 sec 250 km/h 400 NM 135.500,00
157.180,00

 

[Howard]

A customer of my dads has an E type that has been 'modernised' .... was the best part of £200k

 

[crammy69]

Similar to the work carried out by KWE engineering on old e-types and XJS/ XJ6's etc, take a classic loved shape and then make it practical & safe for modern motoring. Not cheap but certainly very very cheerfull.

 

[Ade B]

The OP cabrio is lovely - great interior especially the gear knob


Ade

 

[popuptoaster]

yum, thats lovely, modernising old classics is what me and me mates have been doing for years, it dont have to cost fortunes if you do it yourself, and we can achive a standard just as good usually for a fraction of the price.

Aston Martin do it for they're old cars as well, anything from standard restorations to completly re engineering them.

 

[IanA2]

Wonderful.......can't see a lot of change from 100K there

 

[verytalldave]

And they say money doesnt bring happiness................

I would glady be miserable driving around in one of those all day.

 

[mercboiuk]

That is one gorgeous car!

Goodness knows how much it would cost. A couple of months ago, my Dad tried to find out, but the phone number wasn't valid

That company was featured in Mercedes Enthuiast a long while back with a converted 300SL. I think it had an M104. Can anyone remember the issue and details of the car?

Darren