Description
Mercedes-Benz SL 450 | 1979
Highlights:
– 4.5-litre V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission
– Recently refreshed with numerous new parts
– Fully original interior in good condition
– Original soft top with original window glass
The seller offers for sale this 1979 Mercedes-Benz SL 450, powered by a 4.5-litre V8 petrol engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This SL comes presented in a warm bronze-brown colour with a beige leather interior. The car has a Dutch registration and is currently located in Overijssel, Netherlands. The chassis is fully original and in honest condition. The bodywork shows some minor touch-ups here and there as can be expected on a car of this age, and the paintwork has recently been polished. Chrome trim remains in good condition. The soft top is original; the window glass is in good condition, with minor repairs carried out to small splits on both sides at the top edge. The heating system has recently been fully renewed at a cost of approximately €1,700.
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL was introduced in 1971 and remained in production until 1989, making it one of the longest-running model series in the brand’s history. The SL 450 was powered by Mercedes-Benz’s M117 V8 engine, offering effortless grand touring capability combined with the open-air enjoyment of the roadster body. The R107 is widely regarded as one of the most elegant and well-engineered convertibles of its era, and examples in good original condition continue to attract strong interest from collectors worldwide.
The car has recently received a range of mechanical attention, including new engine mounts, stabiliser bar bushings, various rubbers and bearings, spark plugs, ignition components and a timing set. The car drives, brakes and shifts as it should. The interior is entirely original, with a particularly clean dashboard, leather seats in presentable condition, and an intact centre console.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
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This car is currently located in: Overijssel, Netherlands.
This car drives, brakes and shifts.
The car has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.
The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.
Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible cars to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy.
