[{"id": 16171602, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings from Santa Clarita!\r\n\r\nWe are appreciate you being here for our 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL showing just over 34k miles on the odometer! \r\n\r\nThroughout the auction, we\u2019ll be answering questions as they come up in the comments and will direct those answers at the BAT member who inquired. Thank you for your patience as we address each one. \r\n\r\nIf you\u2019d like to reach us directly to discuss the car, use the CONTACT SELLER feature to send us a direct message.\r\n\r\nFor in-person showings, please message us privately! We do expect a request inspections to be done during the 7-day auction period and not post-sale, so don\u2019t hesitate to reach out.\r\n\r\nTo get updates throughout the week, make sure hit the WATCH button in the upper right-hand corner to receive them directly to your inbox. We\u2019ll be posting additional photos and videos and info as they are requested.\r\n\r\nYes, shipping assistance is available. Don\u2019t hesitate to ask for a quote!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732148734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171666, "authorName": "bcarter1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcarter1962/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by bcarter1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732149397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16171695, "authorName": "jdc6543", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdc6543/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you tell us when the respray was done and by whom? Receipts for the respray? Has any attempt been made to do pointless dent removal on the dents seen in photos 55, 71, 72 and 73?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732149784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171704, "authorName": "jdc6543", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdc6543/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Besides the clock and the AC, does everything operate as it should? Any dash cracks?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732149900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171742, "authorName": "jdc6543", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdc6543/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have any attempts been made to get the AC working?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732150266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171760, "authorName": "Rotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MotorEnvy,\r\nAs an add-on to @jdc6543\u2019s respray question, are paint meter readings to be provided?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732150517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171840, "authorName": "JeffroB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffrob/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by JeffroB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732151147, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16171863, "authorName": "jdc6543", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdc6543/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you describe what looks like painted over (un-repaired) damage behind the drivers side rear wheel, shown in photo 103 please?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732151342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171923, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful low mileage Stone Pine Green Metallic California beauty \ud83e\udd42", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732151977, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16171980, "authorName": "Ashdod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ashdod/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Ashdod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732152646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16172059, "authorName": "collector342", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collector342/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by collector342", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732153413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16172086, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732153788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16172145, "authorName": "Klink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who at BAT started thinking it was a good idea to post these sometimes unflattering, and even more often completely irrelevant magazine articles and road tests on these listings? Seriously, they are shockingly incompetently selected, at least in the case of MB vehicles. The only thing that could make them worse is if they were posted maliciously, but I fear even that is giving whoever is responsible for this new \"feature\" far too much credit.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1732154585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172164, "authorName": "collector342", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collector342/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by collector342", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732154671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16172251, "authorName": "Marley121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marley121/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Firstly the car is being sold by a dealer , so they didn\u2019t put the few dings on the car . I feel the cars original a great job on up keep. Please remember you\u2019re looking at a 50+ year old classic. Lets give it some respect", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1732155620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172279, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdc6543 In regard to body and paint.. We do see evidence of previous damage to the left front corner of the vehicle. You will notice the bolts on the left fender and door have been turned leading us to believe those items have been repaired or replaced at one point and the body panel/inner fender behind the left front wheel still has a couple creases in it. We also see the entire vehicle has been repainted with exception to the hard top. Per the previous owner, this work was completed prior to them acquiring the car in 2010, but unfortunately there is no documentation or receipts to support this. We do not see any evidence of any other body damage. As far as the dings are concerned, we were going to try and have paintless dent repair performed, but our guy who does this for us advised against it. We would of had to remove the heat shield on the underside of the hood, which is glued on, and with the vehicle being refinished we also run the risk of damaging the paint in those areas. We wanted to keep this car as nice as we could for you guys! \n\n @Rotors Believe it or not we don't have a meter, but I will try my best to find one and get those readings to you. I'm kind of old school and been in the industry for a long time, so don't need one personally. \n\n @jdc6543 There are ZERO cracks on the dash and I did try to find a shop that would service the original R12 A/C system, but was unsuccessful. The previous owner did tell me they recharged the system once during their ownership and it did work, but being in SoCal they never had much need for it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732156191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172367, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jdc6543 Everything else operates as it should. The area behind the left rear wheel has a few 1 to 2 inch scrapes that have been touched up prior to our ownership. Sorry, missed those comments in the first go-around.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732157160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172403, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dollycat3 Thank you! We think this color looks stunning as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732157768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172438, "authorName": "maringuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maringuy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful...rare, rare, rare. A classic. Bid on it as such, gents (and ladies). Wonderful roadster.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732158313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172540, "authorName": "Dave_W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, why do you think the car was repainted?\n\nI owned this car 2008-2010. My recollection is that I bought it from the son of the original owner, via an eBay auction. I lived in San Francisco at the time, and the car was in the east bay. It had 30k on the odometer when I bought it.\nIt was in incredibly original condition. I recall it had a dictation microphone in the car. I believe I was the first to ever take the hard top off.\n\nIf the current owner bought it in 2010, then he is probably the guy who bought it from me, in Redondo Beach. I think the buyer came up from San Diego.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1732159954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172577, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dave_W Hey Dave! I have a binder full of documentation with your name all over it. I did buy it directly from the previous owner and he was in San Diego. I personally drove it all the way back to SCV and have put a few more miles on it since then taking it to few local car shows. Absolutely awesome car. The evidence is definitely there in regard to body and paint, and there's no denying it. So, if you weren't the one to have the work done, then he must have been.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732160621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172602, "authorName": "aircooled-coupe-guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aircooled-coupe-guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the vent and the temperature control levers work freely and do they control the air direction and the temperature correctly?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732160709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172605, "authorName": "Dave_W", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dave_w/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller I\u2019d say it was all original paint when I got the car, and just 30k miles.\r\nThe interior was perfect as well. It was a rare find.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732160778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172667, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aircooled-coupe-guy Yes, they do!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732161911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172689, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dave_W I'd say it still is a rare find!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732162269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16172929, "authorName": "Marley121", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marley121/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also feel the paint is original Fewer than 100 cars had that color combo and interior. If my friend is in town I\u2019ll have him stop over , if not I\u2019ll fly in from Orlando Fla. That way I can have a few meals at The Ivy in LA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732169898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16173030, "authorName": "gregorylv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregorylv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice looking R107. What is the third \"window switch\" in the center console - behind the driver side window switch? First time I have seen that.\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732177837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16173554, "authorName": "105btr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. Appreciate the seller posting photos of the gusset reinforcements and also of the flashlight! With a June 73 manufacture date, this might be just before they changed over to the 5mph bumpers. Hope it gets the respect it deserves.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732198026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16174186, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 72-73 are my preferred years, as they have the Euro bumpers. Has the front frame recall been taken care of?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732204272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16174291, "authorName": "Rotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MotorEnvy,\r\nI\u2019m old school as well. Still there is nothing like seeing the numbers on a compression test, valve clearance check or paint meter to confirm standards. Great looking car and GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732205076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16174448, "authorName": "Klink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted \r\nThe welded on reinforcement brackets are visible on photos showing the front subframe. Look at the rear attachment points for the front lower control arms.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732206443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16174584, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Klink I appreciate your desire to help, but please let @MotorEnvy (The Seller) address my question. The only way to know if this was done properly (by Mercedes and not by a well intentioned back yard welder) is to get the confirmation from Mercedes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732207592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16174945, "authorName": "Carothers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carothers1/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Carothers1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732210187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16175367, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Marley121 To clarify, stone-pine green is the current and original color of the vehicle. We\u2019ve posted the options list provided by Mercedes-Benz Classic Center.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732212448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16175440, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregorylv I\u2019m actually not sure either. I tried the switch earlier and nothing seems to happen. In the manual it\u2019s says it\u2019s for rear window?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732212738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16175463, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Marley121 Please message me to make an appointment to see the vehicle.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732212810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16175529, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted The subframe recall has been taken care of, but we have not checked with Mercedes so therefore we are not sure who actually did the work. I will say though, it does look like a professional job.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732213238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16175901, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MotorEnvy (The Seller) as advised by all sites discussing the frame issue, the only way to confirm that it was done by Mercedes is to ask Mercedes. \"...simply call your local Mercedes-\r\nBenz dealer, and provide the service department with your VIN. Within just a few minutes, you\r\nwill know what if any action is required.\"\r\n\r\nPlease reach out to Mercedes and advise what their answer is. \r\n\r\nThanks, KRB", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732213952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16176431, "authorName": "macarbon_johnnyb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macarbon_johnnyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted Never thought to call Mercedes on a '73 to see if they have a record. Good idea. However, the parts were available from them for years through the parts counter so not having a record of it being done is not an indication it wasn't done. I don't believe the subframe parts are available from Mercedes anymore so you have to go aftermarket (like from us) these days. I think its raising the bar quite a bit to now say the subframe has to have been repaired by Mercedes themselves or it shouldn't be considered done. If the subframe has brackets welded in, regardless of who did it, I would say it can be considered taken care of. Though I am curious to now call on my own '72 to see if it was Mercedes that did it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732215710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16176711, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@macarbon_johnnyb I didn't say that the repair or replacement had to be done by Mercedes to be considered done, but I appreciate your thoughts.\r\n\r\nConsidering the repairs, including labour, were free, it's highly unlikely that someone would have taken parts home and made repairs, and taken on potential liability. Regardless, I'd like to know if this car was repaired by Mercedes. Guessing isn't necessary when the answer is so easily obtained. Thankfully, Mercedes has been fastidious in keeping records on this issue, aided by computerized record keeping.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732216560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16177875, "authorName": "Klink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted\r\nBackyard welders all around the world are giving you side-eye...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732220086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16180594, "authorName": "macarbon_johnnyb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macarbon_johnnyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted I misinterpreted your comment at 8:46AM. My apologies. Has anyone heard of successfully getting Mercedes to do the recall (properly) in the last 10 years or so?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732230155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16180910, "authorName": "bradyzq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradyzq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, the owners manual applies to SLCs too. The rear window switches would be for those cars.\r\n\r\nPretty much by process of elimination, that switch is most likely for the rear defroster, @gregorylv.\r\n\r\nGorgeous car! GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732233100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16181246, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@macarbon_johnnyb no worries.\r\n\r\nRegarding the switches in the console, I've had and worked on more than a few of these as well as a smaller number of SLCs. I never saw a third switch like that in any of them, so maybe this was installed by a previous owner to operate auxiliary fog lights or similar. You can cycle it to see if anything activates, and if that not productive, you can check for current draw from the battery when the switch is cycled. If it was installed for some after market accessories, it could be that whatever was controlled has since been removed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732236970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16181454, "authorName": "ghubitbwx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghubitbwx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few questions for the Seller:\r\n\r\n~The color of the seats appears lighter than the rest of the interior. If true, have the seats been recovered or dyed?\r\n\r\n~Are the wind deflectors (Pix 237-239) original equipment?\r\n\r\n~Did the jack holes have covers?\r\n\r\n~Are the wind-up lap belts original?\r\n\r\nWhy is there \"USA\" on the right valve cover?\r\n\r\nThanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732239285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16181689, "authorName": "dgromega", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgromega/", "bidAmount": 10300, "content": "$10,300 bid placed by dgromega", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732242106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16182230, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Klink \r\n\"Who at BAT started thinking it was a good idea to post these sometimes unflattering, and even more often completely irrelevant magazine articles and road tests on these listings?\"\r\n\r\nAssuming they have access to the full archives, the selection of which ones they include seems to be a situation of extreme laziness. \r\n\r\nAn article on the latter-year R107 from 1989, which was different from an early car like this in so many ways. \r\n\r\nOn the domestic side, they keep putting up the SAME article on a 1976 Corvette, no matter if the listing is for a '68 or an '82 C3. There's no WAY Road&Track didn't test other years of Vette during that generation's long run. Why keep posting an article from a low point in performance, which isn't really relevant to something like a '68, with its brute power, or an '82, which had gotten a ton of refinement?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1732253486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16182362, "authorName": "macarbon_johnnyb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macarbon_johnnyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ghubitbwx many '73 cars have USA on the valve cover. Maybe it was because the 4.5L became available in the ROW markets? Just a guess but many cars have it. Lap belts and shoulder belts are separate on 72-73 cars. If you see it as an integrated 3-point, that has been retrofitted. These seats have certainly been recovered at some point. The holes in the headrests are missing and to my eye, these just do not look like the original covers. And wind deflectors were not available from mercedes until the late 80s or 90s so the deflectors are certainly not original to the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732261788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16182614, "authorName": "Klink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarFoolLane\r\nYes. Perfect examples of exactly what I'm talking about", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732279301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16183456, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could you re-load the walk around video as it seems to have a problem mimicking buffering issues (but not a buffering issue on my end). Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732289165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16183678, "authorName": "69_911e", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69_911e/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning low-mileage example with a great color combo! Like others have said, the 7/73 build means it was among the last of the '73 models. +1 for the original CA blue plates.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732291079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16185746, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Knuckles-R-Busted I've called and left messages at two MB Dealers, called MBUSA who directed me to the MB Classic Center, and they don't have any info showing the recall was completed at Mercedes. They did say though, if a Mercedes dealer did do the recall, they would've had to send the info to the classic center for them to have it, and a lot of dealers don't do this as they should. So we're still unsure on the matter.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732302085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16186197, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ghubitbwx The leather is the original material but the seats have been dyed at one point. They do look lighter in some photos, but in others look correct and in person it looks better as well. Watch the driving video too and pay attention to how they look as the sunlight changes on them. The wind deflector is aftermarket and made by lovethedrive.com. The jack holes do not have covers. The wind up lap belts are original. Like @macarbon_johnnyb said, many cars have \"USA\" on the valve cover.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732303615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16188097, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ethan412 Here you go.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732308882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16189897, "authorName": "Coronette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coronette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We had a \u201873 in the family since new, and it was driven daily for almost 20 years. Many 450SL enthusiasts love the \u201873 for its shorter bumpers. The color schemes from this era, to me, are one of the fun aspects of owning a car from this era. Love the green! GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1732315542, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16192235, "authorName": "Erik140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erik140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you get a better picture of the dent / paint issue on the hood please. Does the antenna go up and down corectly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732373744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16192509, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Klink\r\n\r\nTo further our collective point about the odd road test selections here, check out the MGB that went live today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732376378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16192718, "authorName": "crownstooge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crownstooge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the few bargains left in the MB collector car market. Someone will get a great car for a reasonable price. Wow. What a color combination\u2026\u2026especially with those matching hubcaps. GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1732378088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16197191, "authorName": "alibehzad66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alibehzad66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi! I sent you a couple of direct messages as suggested by you to visit the car - please let me know if you received them and how we can do this! \r\nThank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732402415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16198647, "authorName": "Erik140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erik140/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Erik140", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732432838, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16199250, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Erik140 Yes, the power antenna functions as it should. See photos 73, 78, 79", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732458642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16199255, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alibehzad66 Just emailed you back", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732458684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16199531, "authorName": "Erik140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erik140/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you get a better picture of the dent on the hood? Or is that just a reflection of something", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732462026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16199698, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Erik140", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732463650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16205500, "authorName": "jfish83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfish83/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by jfish83", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732513654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16210275, "authorName": "kernwill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kernwill/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by kernwill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732566156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16210352, "authorName": "jfish83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfish83/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by jfish83", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732566446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16212603, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732573398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16214080, "authorName": "Erik140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erik140/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Erik140", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732583899, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16214186, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732585536, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16216192, "authorName": "kernwill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kernwill/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by kernwill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732636137, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16216294, "authorName": "PanteraMike74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panteramike74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous color! GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732636933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16218374, "authorName": "rennsemmel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rennsemmel/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by rennsemmel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732646861, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16220304, "authorName": "cgmelikidse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgmelikidse/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by cgmelikidse", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732653593, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16220565, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Less than 24 hours left until auction end! Some great comments and questions so far and we appreciate everyone getting involved! I will be monitoring the comment section and email closely from here on out, so let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you guys out!\n\nI spent some time combing through the completed listings last night and it looks like this is the lowest mileage small bumper 450SL to cross the BAT block in over four and a half years! Only two others have had lower mileage than this one out of all that have been listed on BAT EVER! They only have low mileage once! Restored cars are great, but in my opinion they're never the same once they've been taken apart and put back together again unless you really know what you're doing and/or spend a small fortune. That paired with the super rare color combination truly makes this car one a kind, so bid with confidence because it's going to be a while before you see another one like it!\n\nThe auction ends at 11:51am PST so make sure to set your alarm. It's SL time!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732654674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16223715, "authorName": "alibehzad66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alibehzad66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I made an appointment and visited the car.\r\nI was not allowed to drive it. The seller has disclosed in his listing the evidence of prior damage to the front fender and door on the driver side. I think by comparing photos 195 and 196 and then looking carefully at photo 178 starting by the left side of the driver side headlight all the the way to the front windshield corner chrome trim (pic80) and then looking into the wheel well of pic 102 one can get a better idea of the seller\u2019s disclosure and the size of the impact. The hood ding looks worst in photos.\r\nThe car started perfectly and the engine was cold. The front seats\u2019 lighter colour is not very noticeable but the filling has shrunk.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1732669640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16224280, "authorName": "Erik140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erik140/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Erik140", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732676705, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16225120, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How typical (or not) is it for sellers to refuse test drives on BAT?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732712142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16225149, "authorName": "kernwill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kernwill/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by kernwill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732712856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16225164, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ethan412 The only reason we do that is simply because we don\u2019t want to take any risk of the vehicle getting damaged while the auction is live.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732713147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16226242, "authorName": "Carothers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carothers1/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Carothers1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732725145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228035, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final Hour! Hopefully I have answered everyone's questions, but let me know if you need anything else. Somebody is getting an awesome car today!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732733646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16228208, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228291, "authorName": "Carothers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carothers1/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Carothers1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228315, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228324, "authorName": "Carothers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carothers1/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by Carothers1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228341, "authorName": "ryanmcn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcn/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by ryanmcn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734687, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228358, "authorName": "Carothers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carothers1/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by Carothers1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734714, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228368, "authorName": "ryanmcn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcn/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by ryanmcn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228375, "authorName": "Carothers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carothers1/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Carothers1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228383, "authorName": "ryanmcn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcn/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by ryanmcn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228388, "authorName": "Carothers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carothers1/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by Carothers1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228401, "authorName": "ryanmcn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcn/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by ryanmcn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228436, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732734977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228617, "authorName": "rfrankov", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfrankov/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice early 107 here. Same color as my '73, I get lots of compliments on it. Nothing really to knock on this one. The new owner will be happy with it, these are bullet proof \"panzerwagens\" for sure. Strong bidding is justified IMHO. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732735560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16228659, "authorName": "Erik140", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erik140/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Erik140", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732735685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16228739, "authorName": "calisomb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calisomb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These early cars are 51 and 52 years old now. This color was not very common and greens and 70s colors are really becoming very alluring these days. 1972 and 1973 cars with their age will not be in that perfect late model 560SL R107 condition. I believe these early cars will continue to rise especially low mileage good condition cars. Good luck to new owner!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732735909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16228999, "authorName": "ryanmcn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcn/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by ryanmcn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732736751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16229010, "authorName": "BoultMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boultman/", "bidAmount": 24600, "content": "$24,600 bid placed by BoultMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732736785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16229026, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732736856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16229076, "authorName": "Type5314", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type5314/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Star of every Cars & Coffee", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732736999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16229089, "authorName": "ryanmcn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryanmcn/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by ryanmcn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732737054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16229092, "authorName": "BoultMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boultman/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by BoultMan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732737066, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16229130, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732737184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16229161, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/27/24 for $26,500 to Ethan412", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732737305, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16229167, "authorName": "BoultMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boultman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oooof. Congrats.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732737343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16229172, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice first win @Ethan412", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732737356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16229188, "authorName": "MotorEnvy (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motorenvy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ethan412 Congratulations! We'll be in contact with you soon.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732737411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16229243, "authorName": "Ethan412", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ethan412/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stoked! Thank you everyone. This was fun! I\u2019m all set to drive my wife to Napa for our anniversary as I bring this r107 back to San Francisco", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1732737637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16233915, "authorName": "macarbon_johnnyb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macarbon_johnnyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on the win. Another early SL coming to the Bay Area. We need to get a NorCal SL group going! You need a wind deflector for that drive with the spouse! It makes a huge difference.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732774023, "type": "comment"}]