1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

• pale yellow paint looks glossy and even in this single showroom shot, panels look straight, so no obvious repaint bill shows here
• chrome grille, trim and wire-style wheels look bright and clean, black bumpers look unmarked, so trim is not an obvious extra cost
• brown seats are only seen from a distance with the top down, they look intact but wear cannot be judged close up, so budget for a proper interior inspection
• the convertible top is down and never shown raised, so I cannot judge the top fabric or rear window, and that is a possible hidden cost
• dash, engine bay and underside are not shown in the only photo, so I cannot judge them at all

Money: at the $31,300 sold price the photo shows a presentable exterior only, the top, interior detail and everything mechanical were effectively bought unseen.