[{"id": 1981074, "authorName": "Two_Labs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/two_labs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey, @BaT, original seating surfaces (front passenger seat and rear seat) in this 450SLC are leather, not MB Tex. Sharper eyes than mine may determine what was used to re-upholster the driver's seat.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516837345, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981091, "authorName": "johnny_turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yesss. Is this the first C107 auction?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516837766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981095, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another beauty from the Garage-Kept guys.\n\n(\"The Stig\" is the dead giveaway.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516837892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981132, "authorName": "AndrewC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To bad about the rust.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516839469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981177, "authorName": "alec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There were at least 3 SLC auctions on BAT in the past and none made it past the 10k mark. They are still under appreciated, under valued and as we all know - so much rarer than their SL counterpart. BTW, I am a musician. In the video, am I hearing the lovely tune of an exhaust leak or is it just the normal sound without the catalytic converter? If the former, I hope the video was shot before the exhaust leak fix!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1516841429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981178, "authorName": "rbjam83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbjam83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know Mercedes took the SLC to rallies and such, but the helmet is a bit much...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516841454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981181, "authorName": "rbjam83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbjam83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alec, it's either a hole in the exhaust or the injectors need some cleaning (uneven fueling can cause this sound too).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516841545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981226, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I prefer these over the SL, but I am a coupe man. The local Dodge dealer had two of these in matching silver over blue parked on the side street by the dealership for a few years. A project not realized I guess. Some think the extra length awkward, I think it's comparable to the long torso on another German, Katarina Witt.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1516843240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981401, "authorName": "irscott11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irscott11/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by irscott11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516849632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1981419, "authorName": "Mechanically", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mechanically/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, an SLC, huh?\r\n\r\nI learned something new today. Thanks BAT!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516850324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981422, "authorName": "DeaconBlues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deaconblues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always liked these, despite their somewhat unloved status today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516850427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981449, "authorName": "Del_BCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/del_bca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did they run out of material after one seat?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1516851461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981460, "authorName": "Dave_92_LSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_92_lsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would look even better with euro bumpers and lights. Some proper Lorinser Lo wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516851921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981470, "authorName": "Flying_Dutchman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flying_dutchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos for not having installed the dreaded chrome wheel arch bling.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1516852323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981484, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The \u201csecond owner\u201d was fastidious enough to keep it in a climate controlled garage but didn\u2019t keep any maintenance/paperwork she might have incurred along the way ? Good bones but not especially impressed with the drivers seat redo, nonworking unoriginal radio, steering wheel wrap, TMU mileage . Really like these cars and it\u2019s a pleasant change from the SL . Surprised there\u2019s no sunroof as it was a popular option in these ( especially in the later years) . If bought right could be a safe investment !!! GLWTA !", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1516852984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981571, "authorName": "IamZardoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iamzardoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never liked the look of these myself but I remember going to the Tonight Show several times in the early 80's and Johnny Carson drove a black one (and a dinged up one at that!)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516862659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981578, "authorName": "rocketmaan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketmaan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, can you tell us what the date code is on the tires? Looks like all that goo is covering some sidewall cracking?\n\nCould we see some pics of the trunk under that rubber mat and under the spare? Original tool bag and tools present?\n\nThanks! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516864243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981579, "authorName": "rocketmaan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketmaan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did many of these escape the wood trimmed dash and dealer applied pin striping?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516864433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981611, "authorName": "High_Hope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/high_hope/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tough crowd! These look like weird dachshunds to me, but this particular one is pretty good looking with its color combination. I was hoping it would be an easy, quick purchase until I saw the rust behind the front wheel openings. Is that rot-through in the floorboards?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516878705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981612, "authorName": "High_Hope", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/high_hope/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Edit: Yes, it is rot. Too bad, otherwise a cool car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516878807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981646, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Deaconblues- I knew an engineer/business owner that owned a silver one. He read it was going to be a future collectible so despite not really liking the car nor needing it he kept it, kept waiting. He died about 10 years back, car is still an orphan in the eyes of collectors.\r\n\r\nHe bought his new, probably thought the rear seat was useful/practical (he had one son) at the time. He said the car had low miles because he didn't really like the way it drove.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516885016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981693, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rocketmaan The standard wood console came much later , say \u201878-\u201879 ... I\u2019m sure somebody more knowledgeable will confirm year ... the wood did help \u201c pretty up\u201d the center dash and console !!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516887400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981742, "authorName": "stanela", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stanela/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The interior looks like leather to me, perhaps the dealer reupholstered the drivers seat in Tex?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516889179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981889, "authorName": "chefczyk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefczyk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "these really benefit from euro headlamps and bumpers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516893558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981890, "authorName": "DeaconBlues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deaconblues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scott S - That's a shame, especially because he didn't even like the car. Seems like these got caught between two iconic coupes, the W108/109 and the C126.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516893643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981915, "authorName": "MattyD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattyd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always thought these would look better with a thicker C pillar, or without the louvers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516894258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981937, "authorName": "AndrewC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Colors - Great\r\nNo sunroof a PLUS\r\nNo records and rot bummer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516894760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981939, "authorName": "garagekeptmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagekeptmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stanela it does look like leather but its actually MB-Tex. \r\n\r\n@rocketmann I'll take as many photos as you want if you agree to actually bid on something. 862 comments and counting. No bids. No cars auctioned. That '67 Nova Wagon ending today has your name written all over it ;) Go get it, buddy!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1516894787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1981995, "authorName": "Tomharper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomharper/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by Tomharper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516896744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1982038, "authorName": "ESK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang, @garagekeptmotors. \r\n\r\nSick burn to call out the gallery of peanuts. Not arguing your point(the truth of which cannot be overstated), just an observation.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1516898321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1982151, "authorName": "BlitzLead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitzlead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned several SLCs and can tell you that they are wonderful autobahn/interstate cruisers yet very nice to drive in town. Powerful, responsive and comfortable without all the bells and whistles found nowadays. This particular car also sports a color scheme that, while common on other marques and models, is not often seen on an SLC. Throw a set of period correct, Ronal 5-spokes on this baby and wow! Love it. GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1516901303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1982238, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You only buy a car with rust once, and then you are forever \"cured\" of the \"yup, but I can fix that rust\" affliction. Been there done that. This one is nice enough, but the rust will make you cry in your beer, trust me.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1516903699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1982263, "authorName": "AndrewC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@solutionsguy RIGHT ON! mine was a fiat 850 coupe I thought minor rust no big deal... never again", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516904155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1982710, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was the summer of 1975 and I was a junior in high school. My Dr. dad had a 450SLCs in white with a red interior. As I lived out of state with my mom, I use to come up to visit him during the summers but did not have my car. Without my car, he would let me use his 450SLC when I needed. In return, I would keep it washed, waxed, and vacuumed, fair trade I thought since I love doing that. I was dating the girl next door that summer and we would always find an opportunity to find the closest park and spark in the foothills outside of Denver. One summer evening, windows fogged and steamed, came a rap on the glass and the narrow beam of a flashlight. Fumbling for the keys to turn on the car to roll down the windows all along trying to get a modest cover up for us. After getting the power on, and the window rolled down - - - - \nMe: \"Yes Officer\"\nJefferson County Sheriff: \"What are you kids doing?\"\nMe: \"um, nothing Sir?\"\nJefferson County Sheriff: \"can I see your drivers license please\"\nFumbling for my wallet, I managed to find my license - and my girl friend found hers.\nJefferson County Sheriff: \"do you kids know it is past curfew?\"\nMe: \"No Sir\"\nJefferson County Sheriff: \"Why don't you kids put your clothes on and go home now, or should I call your parents?\"\nMe: Yes Sir, we were just leaving - honest\"\nJefferson County Sheriff: \"well lets get on down the road then\"\n\nTalk about a buzzkill - I was so freaked out.\n\nThe Sheriff followed us all the way down the mountain, I thought he would follow us home and rat us out. I was so nervous with him following us, but he eventually he pealed off and headed another direction. \n\nHonest to God true story. I will never forget that night.\n\nGood Luck with this auction and good luck to new owner. I think these are nice cars.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1516911191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1983527, "authorName": "passion_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passion_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The SLC(C107) was always treated as the step child vis-a-vis the SL(R107). But having owned both, the SLC is more stable due to its added length and an actual 2+2 for non-contortionist aka average Joe. \n\nPerhaps its an acquired taste, with an added benefit that you can buy a great SLC for a fraction cost of a running SL. The SLC has always been polarizing just like the Espada, but finally folks are warming up to the snouty SLC...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516920738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1983643, "authorName": "EdKellock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edkellock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Isn't the added length in the wheelbase 16 inches and not 14?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516923995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1983835, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A swap to non-NA bumpers and lights transforms these. It's worth doing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516932451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1983909, "authorName": "passion_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passion_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The European SLCs look much cooler -- at least the US bumpers should go because they make the car look even longer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1516936258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1984199, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some how the Stig helmet was unnecessary in the video clip, ya think?\r\nPrivacy concern?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1516972471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1984543, "authorName": "rocketmaan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketmaan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "me thinks he doth complain too much. this would be a pretty dull place if only the bidders made comments. Since with an internet auction one cannot kick the tires, that leaves being transparent about their age is good. :-) \n\nI suppose by default a car listed here on BaT would need new tires if the text does not mention they have been replaced recently. I'm just a long time car guy who already has a garage and driveway full..... so I see no need to place low ball bids just to say I have.\n\nI apologize if I have offended in some way MBTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1516984185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1985724, "authorName": "mrdeedle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrdeedle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garagekeptmotors - the SLC model in the US always came standard with leather standard. The stitching was slightly different from the other models as they used what I believe is french stitching on the seams which you can see in the photos, which the SL and S class sedans didn't have when equipped with leather. It looks as if the driver seat has been reupholstered in mb-tex while the others are possibly original leather here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517002561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1985799, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a '79 SLC and an '87 SL.\r\nBoth gorgeous in their own ways.\r\nIn '72 when the first 380SLC landed on the eastern seaboard and I saw that body, I fell in love for a lifetime.\r\nNever have I seen a car as sexy as the SLC. \r\nMy 91 year old mother bugs me to let her take it for a ride all the time. Even she, puritanical as she is, calls it sexy.\r\nI waited for a long time to finally land a 28k mile Silver over Blue leather sunroof car. \r\nIt had been sitting for 18 years in a warehouse in Hackensack, NJ.\r\nBought it for $9k and put about $6k into re-doing all the obvious and some not so obvious fuel tank. Accumulator, plugs injectors\u2019 et al. \r\nMoney well spent and a car that will not ever be seen for sale on BaT or any other auction.\r\nThe Euro headlights do make the car and I'm partial to the US bumpers. They look more masculine to me than thee euros.\r\nThere are a few short comings on this particular example. Some cosmetic some conditionally. Rust is cancer. Cancer is fatal without major surgery. Rust never sleeps.\r\nThe bright side to that is that there are such an abundance of donor cars available that it can be arrested. Bot cheap unless you can weld and paint.\r\nThe seating is definitely leather. New hides run about $700.00 per seat. If the drivers was done then the passenger should have been too. Looks hokey. \r\n@garagekeptmotors, Can you advise if the drivers is MB Tex or leather please?\r\nAlso fi the car has never had a repaint, MB didn't use a clear on 568 red paint until the '80's. That always makes polishing a scary chore. \r\nIt's painful to begin a polish and see all that red blood on the rag. Maybe have to use a red microfiber to NOT see the blood.\r\nI think someone asked about the DOT date. Like to know what it is.\r\nTruly under valued cars. One day the market will wake up and recognize them.\r\nAnd yes, MB did ralley them and they were strong front runners.\r\nThe stretch is 14\", not 16\". \r\nThe opera windows make the car all that more graceful.\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517003388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1985831, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a '79 SLC and an '87 SL.\r\nBoth gorgeous in their own ways.\r\nIn '72 when the first 380SLC landed on the eastern seaboard and I saw that body, I fell in love for a lifetime.\r\nNever have I seen a car as sexy as the SLC. \r\nMy 91 year old mother bugs me to let her take it for a ride all the time. Even she, puritanical as she is, calls it sexy.\r\nI waited for a long time to finally land a 28k mile Silver over Blue leather sunroof car. \r\nIt had been sitting for 18 years in a warehouse in Hackensack, NJ.\r\nBought it for $9k and put about $6k into re-doing all the obvious and some not so obvious. The fuel tank to the injectors. And everything in between.\r\nMoney well spent and a car that will not ever be seen for sale on BaT or any other auction.\r\nThe Euro headlights do make the car and I'm partial to the US bumpers. They look more masculine to me than thee euros.\r\nThere are a few short comings on this particular example. Some cosmetic some conditionally. Rust is cancer. Cancer is fatal without major surgery. Rust never sleeps.\r\nThe bright side to that is that there are such an abundance of donor cars available that it can be arrested. Bot cheap unless you can weld and paint.\r\nThe seating is definitely leather. New hides run about $700.00 per seat. If the drivers was done then the passenger should have been too. Looks hokey. \r\n@garagekeptmotors, Can you advise if the drivers is MB Tex or leather please?\r\nAlso fi the car has never had a repaint, MB didn't use a clear on 568 red paint until the '80's. That always makes polishing a scary chore. \r\nIt's painful to begin a polish and see all that red blood on the rag. Maybe have to use a red microfiber to NOT see the blood.\r\nI think someone asked about the DOT date. Like to know what it is.\r\nThe opera windows make these cars just that much more graceful.\r\nAs for a ralley car. Fantastic front runners.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517003743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986217, "authorName": "AndrewC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My guess it will close under $4k a lot of car for short money", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517009463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1986432, "authorName": "ToyotaCelica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toyotacelica/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by ToyotaCelica", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517019407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1987743, "authorName": "robinlarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinlarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kevinquirk1959 Where do you see rust on this? I parted out one of these already because of rot and don't want to repeat the process.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517107441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1988012, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robinlarry, I haven\u2019t fully reviewed the photos, but mention was made by others. I believe I saw some behind the front wheels. Not an unusual spot on 107\u2019s. \r\nBut fixable relatively inexpensive if below the paint line.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517152661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1988102, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really want to like this. I think these, done properly, are very elegant in a \"Barbara Bach in a Halston cocktail dress\" kind of way, reflective of their era. But I would prefer the sunroof: as low & sleek as they are, I would want to see the moon and stars overheard while I drove.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517157594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1989239, "authorName": "Nilspettter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nilspettter/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Nilspettter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517251358, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1991020, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lavaman exactly what you said - especially the sunroof delete !!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517296851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1991339, "authorName": "passion_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passion_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missing Sunroof at this age is a blessing; the seals age and leak leading to rust in unseen places.\r\n\r\nAlso a fixing a non functional sunroof costs $$$$....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517326922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1991675, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed, but if we were purchasing vehicles on strictly a logical basis, we'd all be driving Toyota Corrolas, (only 1 since you can only drive one at a time) and this site would never exist", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517336899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1992122, "authorName": "robinlarry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robinlarry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do see the rust through now on the pictures of the front underside. It appears about the pedal area ... a common problem from drivers' wet feet. There are floor panels for these but I suspect both sides would need to be repaired.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1517341537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1992271, "authorName": "schafer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schafer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KevinQuirk1959, DOT date code is the manufacture date stamped on the tire. I would replace if over 5 yrs. old.\nMy mother had this car in silver for 338k miles. As it was trucked away, I noted all four corners still straight. Wish I knew about BAT then!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517343327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1992787, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garagekeptmotors - There seems to be a cruise control, is it functioning? AC seems to present, is it operational? Converted to R134a? blowing cold? Have you photos of the floor under the carpet?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517347562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993478, "authorName": "garagekeptmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagekeptmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wildpat01 There is cruise control. All the components are there; however, the roads are a little suspect up here in Michigan to go test it. It does have AC and it has been converted. Blows cold. And just submitted 4 photos to BaT to post of the floor under the carpet. The small areas of rust underneath are very minor - not coming through the floors.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517364695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993653, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garagekeptmotors - Thanks for the details. I guess BaT magic will operate before the end of this auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517372646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993654, "authorName": "kcsham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kcsham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hard to fathom the decision to reupholstered only one seat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517372651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993663, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kcsham - Agreed. It seems like only the bottom part was redone, the back and headrest look older and lumpy. On the other hand, seats are easy to DIY. It should be possible to source the foam pre-formed with list wires. Cover kits also exist, the rest is about $50 to do the whole car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517373018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993664, "authorName": "garagekeptmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagekeptmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kcsham one seat was torn, one wasn't. We think it will match a little better once sat and broken in. If its a deal breaker for the winning bidder, we can work it out to get it matched.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517373049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993667, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garagekeptmotors - Good to know. This car is a good base for turning out a good restoration. Dunno if I want to tackle a third car this year when I'd like to finish the 2 already on deck...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517373265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993681, "authorName": "EdKellock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edkellock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's something a bit off where the top of the passenger side headlight assembly meets the fender. The gap is uneven; it dips down in the middle. The driver side gap there is even all the way across.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517374185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993695, "authorName": "garagekeptmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagekeptmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wildpat01 you should get with @EdKellock concerning your restoration. Restoration!?! Its not in pieces. Just drive it as-is and enjoy it. Its not a Gullwing SL. And yes, I now see the gap you're talking about. The car was made in 1974. Its not perfect and we were never marketing it as that. We really hope the next owner can just enjoy it as it was meant to be driven...you know, like a car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517375038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993736, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garagekeptmotors - Restoration for me does not mean looking at a classic suspended on jacks for years. I am restoring my 69 Stang 'Vert GT, meaning new complete electrical, correct gauges/dash/console, new carpet, new rear suspension, complete new top, new weatherstrips all around, complete re-upholstery from the frames up, new door panels and window adjusting, and small rust patching on the floor. In all this, the longest I have not driven the car is 3.5 weeks as it was at the shop to have a brand new complete left rocker.\nAnd it rode beautifully for 2200 miles going to Savannah and back over Christmas.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517378931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993770, "authorName": "OregonMTB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oregonmtb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is damn fine looking driver. Is it a perfect show car? Absolutely not. The car appears to have lived in the midwest all its life. I have seen 5 year old Chevy's with 10 times the rust that this car has. Get in it drive it and don't worry about a rock chip or a door ding--plus get thumbs up and people staring at you at every intersection!\r\n\r\nAnd yes--those tires look old and show cracking. Last I checked tires that size are about $70 each. So for $325 installed---you will have brand new rubber and piece of mind.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517384114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993853, "authorName": "TAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As my beloved late 80's 107 aged with me, I drove the car with the top down less and less .... a few years the hard top never came off. I have had my eye on one of these locally -- remember this was top of the range back in the 70's ... they have great presence -- all the lines work.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517405073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1993857, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Wildpat01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517405133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1993860, "authorName": "Nilspettter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nilspettter/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by Nilspettter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517405222, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1993864, "authorName": "cellis805", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cellis805/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by cellis805", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517405268, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1994050, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has posted additional photos to the gallery.\r\n\r\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517410738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994109, "authorName": "Jasper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it hasn\u2019t been mentioned...\u201dI\u2019m the kinda man who ought to be drivin\u2019 a 450 S-L-C...a big ol\u2019 red one...with golf clubs sticking out da back\u201d.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517411859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994279, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@garagekeptmotors - Thanks for the new pix, very much appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517415834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994353, "authorName": "passion_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passion_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At this price this car should not sell. Folks fail to realize that the SLC was pricier than the SL and the top Benz model at its time, but never got much traction especially in the US. So in fact when the tide turns, since the SLC are fewer and hence more unique than the SL, SLC's price should rise.\n\nRemove the US bumpers, install the European and drive the hell out of them on the freeway since they have a better weight distribution compare to the SL; they were the preferred rally cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1517417500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1994577, "authorName": "BlitzLead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blitzlead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Apologies for repeating myself but... lower this a bit and install a set of 5-spoke alloy wheels and BAM! Then, in addition to being a great grand touring driving experience it will look awesome. When I had one I got that compliment too many times to count. These are great cars and this color scheme is rare on an SLC. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517422428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995108, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Quick glance it looks like an auction special but admittedly I\u2019m influenced by the \u2018home picture\u2019 and haven\u2019t read the listing. Some unfortunate angles with a photo or two.. Good Luck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517429574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995202, "authorName": "vbM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vbm3/", "bidAmount": 3774, "content": "$3,774 bid placed by vbM3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517430733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995210, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am well aware of the history of the SLC and echo your logic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517430774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995234, "authorName": "wineguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wineguy55/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by wineguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517430993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995326, "authorName": "Dyno001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dyno001/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Dyno001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995330, "authorName": "vbM3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vbm3/", "bidAmount": 4274, "content": "$4,274 bid placed by vbM3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995339, "authorName": "matthew50985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthew50985/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by matthew50985", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995342, "authorName": "jbillhorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbillhorn/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by jbillhorn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995344, "authorName": "nameisbauer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nameisbauer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "got a race. Race to reserve not met.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1517431742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995345, "authorName": "matthew50985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthew50985/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by matthew50985", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995347, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am amazed the tide hasn't turned already with this being a perfect candidate for a solid daily driver classic.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1517431769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995350, "authorName": "jbillhorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbillhorn/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "$4,750 bid placed by jbillhorn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995353, "authorName": "matthew50985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthew50985/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by matthew50985", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995360, "authorName": "wineguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wineguy55/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by wineguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995363, "authorName": "matthew50985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthew50985/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by matthew50985", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995367, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "agree @passion_01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995364, "authorName": "passion_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passion_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "still unbelievably cheap; I would not sell at this price but depends on the motivation of the seller. This is at least a $10K+ car.\n\nA comparable SL would go for $20K", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1517431933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995372, "authorName": "wineguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wineguy55/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by wineguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431965, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995374, "authorName": "matthew50985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthew50985/", "bidAmount": 5401, "content": "$5,401 bid placed by matthew50985", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517431981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995379, "authorName": "wineguy55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wineguy55/", "bidAmount": 5505, "content": "$5,505 bid placed by wineguy55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995380, "authorName": "matthew50985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthew50985/", "bidAmount": 5606, "content": "$5,606 bid placed by matthew50985", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432105, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995388, "authorName": "ciza72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ciza72/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by ciza72", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 1995389, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM I think", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995390, "authorName": "JagRRR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagrrr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$6,500 will be final bid is my guess. But will it meet the reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995393, "authorName": "matthew50985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthew50985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm out!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995396, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 1/31/18 at $6,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432348, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 1995398, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "RNM - Guess they are not for everyone - Sorry to see this not sell.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517432359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995399, "authorName": "jbillhorn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbillhorn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yep...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995412, "authorName": "passion_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passion_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure -- it is an acquired taste, as opposed to an SL.\n\nThe bundt wheels would cost extra$$ while these wheels were standard until 1977 and look prettier.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995427, "authorName": "Wildpat01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wildpat01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not really surprising, IMHO, it would have needed some love to be a reliable driver. Either way, thank you @garagekeptmotors for a good presentation and the opportunity.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517432709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995437, "authorName": "garagekeptmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagekeptmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We appreciate everyone showing interest in the car and bidding on it.\n\n@passion_01\nCouldn't agree with you more!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517432787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995451, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517433006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995808, "authorName": "passion_01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/passion_01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And besides the rarity, the SLC is a real 2+2 for kids and grown ups as tall as 6 feet and not for contortionists as is the case of rear sitters in the SL . Only the 450SLC 5.0 and 500 SLC had better motors and the 500 SLC was an all aluminium much lighter rally car, and rarely come up for sale but when they do, decent ones go north of $50K. These cars were the progenitors of the 560 SEC, although the SEC was based on the w126 platform and started clean slate, and were better overall -- the SEC was never a rally car but a trusted cross-national autobahn GT cruiser", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1517436834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1995989, "authorName": "Cabriolet-International", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cabriolet-international/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It surprises me that these cars still have not received collector status. Oh well maybe it's the time to put a few away.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517441908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 1996436, "authorName": "pickles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pickles/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People often moan about the post 1974 bumpers -but one thing that 74 and up SLCs benefit from are shoulder seat belts for all four seats. That might be worth some dorky bumpers to someone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1517462510, "type": "comment"}]