Mercedes Benz 450SL

Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1979

1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SL: This Mercedes Benz was purchased from a Mercedes mechanic in Palm Springs, alifornia in 2008. I enjoyed it until June of 2011 when I was transferred to Europe and the car was put into garage storage. In 2014, bought new tires and had the oil change before shipping it from California to Ft. Myers, lorida. Within a month, again left for Europe and the car was put into storage in LaBelle, lorida where it remains. This California car had no rust upon coming to Florida and although having put two car covers since 2014, nd not knowing of my return to USA...I am putting it reluctantly up for sale.

It does have a minimal scrape (maybe from a curb) on the chrome stripping below the driver door but the body is, as noted; see pictures)... in good condition; no damage and with regular ware. In 2009 it had a new single-line exhaust system installed (because of California emissions standards) replacing from the manifold to the exhaust tail pipe; the A/C Climate System was upgraded but required adjusting for the desert climate. This Mercedes was top-of-the-line-luxury with a 1970's cell-type phone system between the front seats (mountings remain) and antenna port (note pictures) on the trunk lid. Mechanically, t had a new passenger side camshaft, ocker arms and pushrod replaced in 2011; has the original paint (was buffed using a cleaner that removed the clear coating and exposed the paint (see pictures); and appraising for new leather seats the shop removed a leather sample one inch square on the driver seat of which I patched and used sheepskin seat covers. The car's rubber weather stripping; convertible soft top; electrical wiring functions but is 1979 original.

I have not seen the car for nearly two years (obtained reports from the storage facility to assure its status) and checked with my insurance company for accuracy... the car has 111,000 miles. I drove the car in March 2014 from Ft. Myers to LaBelle, lorida (30 miles) and it started and ran OK.

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL was produced from 1973 through 1980. During its production lifespan, 6,298 450 SL's were made. The 350 and 450 SL were built as replacements for the 230, 50, nd 280 SL model range. Under the hood is a cast iron (last year) eight-cylinder, HC engine capable of carrying the car to a top speed of over 120 mph and sprint from zero-to-sixty in just over ten seconds. The 450 SL had the larger 4520 cc eight-cylinder engine which made great powerful road car with solid-sporty handling. Mercedes was the standard for Luxury cars back then just as it is today. Standard equipment included a convertible soft-top, would need replacing), nd all luxury items. Fitted in MB Tex the interior is clean and very comfortable, ncludes A/C (although Mercedes was not known for its A/C units), adio, ir, nd power windows. The vehicle is powered by its original 4.5L with Auto transmission performance figures rate the car at 180hp, -60 in 10sec and a top speed of 120mph 'SL' represented 'Sport Light' or Sport Leicht. It first appeared in 1954 on the 300SL Gullwing. These early Mercedes SL 's are exciting, lassic, nd sporty road cars. One of the last true roadsters.

I am selling the car "AS IS" without warranty. Please note the pictures and inquire if you have any concerns or questions before placing your bid. This is a sterling classic roadster (last of the true roadsters) for the right price... made for that special owner of distinction!