1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL R107 California Convertible Roadster LOW RESERVE !!!!!!
1973 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL R107 LOW RESERVE for sale in Stateline, Nevada, United States
Item location: | Stateline, Nevada, United States |
Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Model: | SL-Class |
SubModel: | 450SL R107 LOW RESERVE |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | 450SL R107 LOW RESERVE |
Year: | 1973 |
Mileage: | 229,598 |
VIN: | 107044 |
Color: | Silver |
Engine size: | 8 |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Power options: | Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Blue |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Safety options: | Seat Belts |
Options: | CD Player, Convertible |
Vehicle Title: | Salvage |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1973
hip. When these cars were first manufactured, Mercedes-Benz adhered to construction methods that resulted in a standard that was the envy of the automotive industry. Every Mercedes-Benz model shared a build quality second to non 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL R107 Roadster!!! NOT NO RESERVE BUT VERY LOW RESERVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here is the chance to own one of the most roadsters and history changing models that Mercedes-Benz ever made -1973 Mercedes Benz 450SL R107 Roadster!!! Although most R107s are extremely well built and collectable, the most desirable and collectable of the R107’s are the early production cars with its features – mainly short Here is the chance to own one of the most beautiful roadsters and history changing models that Mercedes-Benz ever made - 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SL R107 Roadster!!! Now that the W113 230/250/280SL's have become priced out of sight, here comes the early 450SL.As recently as the mid 1990's, and early 2000’s you could pick up a nice condition 1971 280SL Pagoda Roadster for around $20,000.Almost in the blink of an eye, that's what a basket case now goes for - with good condition examples regularly selling north of $75k and more. About the car: It’s elegant and highly desirable Astral Silver Metallic paint (Paint Code #735G astralsilber)and coupled with blue Interior with the rare wood inside ---- this SL looks stunning even as a daily driven survivor !!!This beautiful SL will stop traffic, and provoke curious bystanders with its grace and beauty no matter where you go! Body is solid and in good shape besides a front right fender being hit and that fender was recently replaced with another factory right front fender.All doors, trunk line up properly, and they are operating with ease. All chrome is in nice shape as well. Original Factory VIN number stamping on the front radiator support shows originality of this SL!Another sign of originality is matching Data Number Stamping on the hard top and the data card. This Mercedes comes with the hard top! A must have if you live or travel where there is significant snowfall.Hard top is in great shape, including the headliner and all the glass. -Interior Rare and highly desirable wood dash compliments the blue interior very well. Seats are very supportive and comfortable! Just take a look at the pictures, and you will get an idea about the condition of this car, how nicely it is kept, and how beautiful it is. Not a show car, a daily driver. Not a closet queen. Nothing worse than a motorcycle without road rash or God forbid, someone drivingin a pickup truck without any dents? The best thing about this car is its not a pickup truck! It hugs the road and its fun to drive. This is a rare sports car. A vintage Mercedes Benz, you got swagger. Because you are different, because you are free, because you are everything that they down and wishthat they could be.Shaken no stirred. Yeah, I know, he drove an Aston Martin (a Volvo before that). American Bond along the Pacific Ocean, the Highway 1.Has a two seater that dont need to be smogged by this nanny state! Exempt. Pre 1975. I drove this thing 120mph the other day with the top down. 60 around tight curves. Survivor with dents, dings, scratches but 45 years young. Drive it home and have a blast. If you get another dent, badge of honor. Selling to donate money to youth sports. Every zinc cent. -Engine & Transmission Powerful 4.5 Liter V8 Engine starts up on the first try, and its strong and powerful as the day it left the factory.Automatic Transmission shifts smoothly and effortlessly through every gear, and whole engine bay is clean, This little roadster is a real eye catcher, and it is lots of fun wherever you take it.It is an affordable classic that will only continue to appreciate in its value! V8 powered two-seater to be built at the Stuttgart, Germany factory. Now that the W113 230/250/280SL's have become priced out of sight, here comes the early 450SL. 1972-1973 Mercedes 450SL’s are becoming next highly collectible SL after the pricey and very famous W113 280SL Pagoda Mercedes!! As recently as the mid 1990's, and early 2000’s you could pick up a nice condition 1971 280SL Pagoda Roadster for around $20,000. Almost in the blink of an eye, that's what a basket case now goes for - with good condition examples regularly selling north of 75K
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Overseas bidders, please contact me before bidding. We had a deadbeat winner from Austria to go with a deadbeat from Germany on another vehicle earlier this year. I dont want to ban Countries but in order to bid, I need to make certain we can communicate prior to bidding and that means I will have your phone number and can call you. Please contact me first so that we are on the same page.