1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
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Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL is equipped with an innovative 4.5-liter V8 engine featuring overhead camshafts, fuel injection, breakerless transistorized ignition, sodium-filled exhaust valves, and positive valve rotators. Both the front and rear suspensions are independent, providing the driver with excellent handling qualities and a smooth ride. If you prefer to feel the wind in your hair, the convertible top can be quickly stowed behind the seats. Alternatively, if you prefer a quiet and elegant closed coupe, the removable hardtop can be locked down to create a two-seater. These cars remain popular among enthusiasts and collectors alike due to their timeless styling and usability, which is a testament to Mercedes' commitment to engineering vehicles that are "like no other car in the world."
This lot is offered Without Reserve from The Roger Boman Collection, which comprises 27 vehicles ranging from European to American classics. Many examples within the collection feature Mr. Boman’s standard modification “formula,” including but not limited to the addition of disc brakes, air conditioning, modern fuel injection, and many other custom touches seen by countless enthusiasts around the Fresno, California area who shared the late owner’s passion for this unique assortment of automobiles.
Highlights
Offered from The Roger Boman Collection
A long-standing member of the collection, having been acquired 25 years
Finished in Astral Silver (735) with a black MB-Tex interior with cloth inserts on the seats
Powered by a 4.5-liter “M117” V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission
Accompanied with a color-keyed Astral Silver removable hard top
Black folding soft top
Upgraded with an Alpine AM/FM radio with an integrated cassette player
Desirable second-year of production example in the US market retaining the slim bumpers, early style side view mirrors, and one-year-only steering wheel, amongst other features
Currently displaying 173,821 miles at the time of listing
Features
14-inch steel wheels with color-keyed hubcaps
Air conditioning
Fog lights
Electric defroster for the hardtop rear window
Power windows
Independent suspension
Four-wheel power disc brakes
Door-mounted map pockets
Locking glove box
Dual sun visors with a passenger-side vanity mirror
Three-point seat belts
Central locking system
Power antenna
Heat insulating glass
Known Imperfections
This car is represented as a nicely presented example that is said to be devoid of any major imperfections
Included
Hardtop
Two sets of keys
Ownership History
According to ownership documents, this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL entered The Roger Boman Collection as early as December 1999.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.
Contact: Blake Wingrove Phone: 616.822.8589 email: bwingrove@hagerty.com