1984 Mercedes-Benz Gazelle Roadster

Highlights

Rare and interesting unfinished project car
Comes with a mountain of (mostly new) parts, reportedly worth many thousands
Only 1 mile on the odometer

The Appeal

Seeking to emulate the beautiful, rare, fast and eminently desirable pre-war Mercedes-Benz SSK - this Gazelle Roadster is based upon dependable Ford Pinto underpinnings and looks a lot of fun.

A stalled restoration project, the odometer shows just one mile and there's a significant collection of (mostly new) parts ready to complete the project. It looks like the car would clean up well and the underside appears fundamentally sound.

It's a blank canvas ready for the next owner to put their stamp on.

History and Paperwork

First registered in June 1984
Eight former registered keepers
No service history available
("Q-Plate") registration number: Q243 WFS ("Q-Plate")
V5C present
Ford SSK book present

The Condition

The chassis and bodywork look fundamentally sound but require full refurbishment
Straight and solid-looking down both sides
Chromed steel wheels with some surface corrosion
Interior requires trimming work and finishing to the dashboard
Comes with a mountain of mostly new parts to complete the restoration

The Mechanics

2.0-litre (1,993 cc) Ford Pinto four-cylinder engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Rear-wheel-drive with inboard disc brakes
Appears complete under the bonnet
Offered in non-running, untested condition
Comes with a mountain of mostly new parts to complete the restoration

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