The owner of our 1985 Mercedes 500SL very kindly sent us some photos and footage of them enjoying the beautiful classic on the roads in Switzerland. Even with the roof down in the snow, it looks very much at home and as stunning as ever.
This beautiful 1985 Mercedes 500SL has been at our Suffolk HQ for some light recommissioning work, the latest of which is making sure everything underneath is all pointed in the right direction. Our technician Jon has carried out an alignment on the front end of the classic GT roadster. Jon reset the camber to within […]
John inspected our 1985 Mercedes 500SL, addressing the issues reported by the customer. The cruise control motor was checked to ensure it was operating freely and functioning correctly. The driver’s heated seat was not working, so the switches and wiring were examined. While the switches were in good condition, there was no power reaching them. […]
The next task for Pete on our 1985 Mercedes 500SL was the front lower arms. Due to the design of the Mercedes, suspension standard coil spring compressors don’t fit with room to adjust, so he had to fabricate a coil compressor from a few bits we had around the shop. With that done, Pete marked […]
Pete has been continuing his work on our 1985 Mercedes 500SL, beginning with an oil change. The engine’s large drain plug released a significant volume of old oil, nearly overwhelming the oil drainer. Once drained, the filter housing and old filter were removed, thoroughly cleaned of residue, and refitted with fresh copper washers and O-rings. […]
Our 1985 Mercedes 500SL has been undergoing some pretty extensive electrical work to address various issues and improve functionality:
The first steps in breathing new life into our 1985 Mercedes 500SL have been successfully completed. The work done so far has been addressing a variety of mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance concerns. Heater Blower Maintenance One of the initial issues tackled by Pete was the squeaky heater blower. The blower was removed from the […]
The customer reported a few issues with our 1985 Mercedes 500SL, and Pete confirmed most of them during a test drive: Lighting Issues While the external lights are fully operational, there were a few concerns with internal and auxiliary lighting: Heated Seats The heated seat switches are non-functional. They’ve completely collapsed in their housing, rendering […]