Over the years, I scoured every corner of South Africa and beyond for the perfect Merc. But 2-door models? Rare as hen’s teeth. All I could find were 4-door shells in states of disrepair that didn’t justify the cost and effort of restoration. And trust me, building a leadsled isn't a job for the faint of heart. It’s a long, painstaking process. At one point, I even considered importing a fiberglass Merc kit from AC Autos in the U.S., but the dream of finding a genuine 2-door was still burning.
