1982 Mercedes-Benz Gazelle
Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA
610|901|3804
MILEAGE
4733
YEAR
1982
ENGINE
100
LOCATION
Morgantown, PA
STOCK
6548
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
1982 Mercedes-Benz Gazelle Replica
For consignment, a 1982 Mercedes Benz Gazelle replica, modeled after a car designed by Ferdinand Porsche, this little neoclassical fiberglass car offers an opportunity to drive a roadster that\'s unique. Although exact production numbers are not known, Gazelle\'s enjoy an enthusiastic following and some aftermarket support as well.
Exterior
Many Gazelles are two tone and this one is primarily beige with brown fenders. The wide low front features a chrome grille, light bar, and a pair of horns over a chrome bar bumper sporting two amber fog lights. The turn signals are mounted on the fenders, just beyond the wide split round headlights in chrome housings. A long hood features six corrugated faux exhaust pipes that travel through and under the fender. Small tail lights are mounted on the rear fenders which flank a spare tire case dressed in matching brown and behind a luggage rack on the horizontal decklid. A vertical windscreen leads to the low cabin which can be covered with the tan canvas soft top, a bit tattered and dirty, with its plastic rear window. Imperfections include chipped paint on the fender, scuffs, scratches, filler between the running board and fender, and various scratches in the beige. 14-inch chrome wire wheels give the little classic a bit more bling.
Interior
The doors are lined with a padded vinyl trim piece with snap buttons for side windows that is intact but a bit weathered. This trim tops the door cards which are brown pleated patterned vinyl and only a door handle is contained there. Brown vinyl seat covers on the bucket seats are clean and intact, but fit loosely and the rear seat is in decent shape. A wood rimmed steering wheel leads to a wood dashboard where buttons, lights and gauges are embedded with the gauges all being in the center along with an AM/FM/Cassette radio. A familiar Ford shifter is on the center hump in the floor surrounded by carpet of varying colors and quality.
Drivetrain
Under the hood which is side hinged, we find a Ford derived 2.3 liter inline 4 cylinder engine with a 1-barrel carburetor. A C4 3-speed automatic transmission is underfoot sending power to a Ford 6.75\" rear. Disc brakes are equipped upfront and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
The metal frame under the fiberglass hull has quite a bit of surface rust but appears mostly dry. We note some residual oil on the transmission. A Mustang II front end provides the suspension while leaf springs in the rear are assigned the task. The single exhaust travels back to a stock style muffler that will need replacement.
Drive-Ability
This is a fun little cabin and with a gentle prime of the carb, we fire the 4 cylinder up and take this Gazelle out on the plains of Morgantown, meaning our flat test loop. The low center of gravity and wide footprint make it feel faster than it is and handling is very good. The uncomplicated car has limited functions and those present all worked as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
A well known replica with a great stance and in presentable condition which would be welcome at car shows, cruise nights, or just a jaunt into town! There are more than 1,000 people on the Gazelle Facebook page, (CMC Gazelle 1929 Mercedes Replicar), and active conversations, so while you may be unique in owning this car, you won\'t be alone.
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