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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

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Chassis/VIN10704412046585
Mileage indicated102,844 Miles TMU
Engine4.5-liter 'M117' V8
TransmissionAutomatic

Description

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The world was introduced to just the third generation of Mercedes-Benz SL in the spring of 1971 with the launch of the ‘R107.’ This generation transformed the SL range into a high-performance luxury roadster, and was the first SL to be equipped with a V8 engine. Initially offered as a 3.5-liter, and shortly thereafter, a 4.5-liter was also offered beginning in 1973. Designed with a folding soft top and removable steel hardtop, these cars combine the dynamism of an open roadster with the year-round convenience of a closed coupe. With classic Teutonic styling, these cars have gracefully aged into their role as beloved and wonderfully versatile classics of the Mercedes-Benz range. 

Highlights

  • Finished in Signal Red over a Black MB-Tex interior

  • Equipped with a body-colored hardtop

  • Outfitted with the rarely seen ‘Kindersitze’ rear seat

  • The wheels have been upgraded to 16-inch Centra alloys

  • Upgraded JVC radio with additional speakers

  • The soft top was replaced in June 2022 with one from GAHH for a total of $1,500, as per the consignor

  • Service work in 2019 saw the replacement of the transistor ignition box, fuel distributor, warm-up regulator, fuel injectors, spark plugs, fuel filter, fuel pump, brake master cylinder, both front tie rod assemblies, center drag link, and more, followed by an alignment for over $3,200

  • The water pump, belts, and radiator hoses were replaced in 2017, with the invoice totaling nearly $1,300

  • Please note that while the odometer displays just under 103,000 miles, the true mileage is unknown

Features

  • Automatic climate control

  • Central locking

  • Power windows

  • Power antenna

  • Heated hardtop rear window

  • Power steering

  • Four-wheel power disc brakes

  • Cruise control

  • Fog lights

  • Cigar lighter

  • Heat insulating glass

  • Reclining bucket seats with adjustable headrests

  • Footwell illumination

  • Center armrest

Known Imperfections

  • Power antenna is inoperable and bent to keep it in the raised position

  • Failing clear coat on the trunk lid

  • Staining on the wheels

  • Cracked dashboard and wood trim

  • Damaged interior trim

  • Rust present on the hardtop and above the front left headlight

  • The passenger side sun visor has been removed but comes with the car

  • Inoperable cruise control and air conditioning

  • The consignor states that the odometer intermittently does not function

Included

  • Owner’s manual

  • Passenger side sunvisor 

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1978 Mercedes–Benz 450 SL purchased this car in 2015 and is believed to be just the third owner.

Bids

7/7/23 at 8:33 PM

$9,850

7/7/23 at 8:31 PM

$9,600

7/7/23 at 8:31 PM

$9,000

7/7/23 at 8:30 PM

$8,500

7/7/23 at 8:30 PM

$7,250

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