NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2003 Aug 31 @ 09:00UTC-06:00 : CST/MDT
Lot J128
In 1984, AMG brought three Mercedes-Benz 500SL convertibles to the United States before they were finished on the German Assembly line. This car is one of those three Mercedes. The AMG modifications to the V8 5.4 liter engine move the car from 0 to 60 i
Auction Location:
United States
Previewing Details:
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26 & 27
Buyer shall pay all city and state sales, use and other taxes assessed, due to or resulting form Buyer's failure to qualify as exempt from such taxes.
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Buyer pays actual cost of shipping.
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<P>11. This Auction will move quickly. Kruse is not liable for missed internet bids. There is no guarantee that the item will not sell to a live bidder for less than your last entered bid due to internet traffic, and other uncontrolable delays
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