NO RESERVE 78 Mercedes 450SL V8 Auto Convertible w/Hardtop No Rust Lo Orig Miles

1978 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL for sale in Woodstock, Illinois, United States

Item location:	Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	SL-Class
Type:	Convertible
Trim:	450SL
Year:	1978
Mileage:	165,000
VIN:	WDB10704412046595
Color:	White
Engine size:	4.5L V8
Number of cylinders:	8
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Blue
Options:	CD Player, Convertible, Leather Seats
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Want to buy?	Contact seller!

Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1978

A Real Gem offered today with No Reserve - Well maintained / nicely restored classic Mercedes hard/soft top convertible. I love this car and I'm only selling it because I bought an even older SL to replace this one in my collection. I've spent over $3500 on this car this year to make sure its reliable and enjoyable for me and my wife - now it's ready for you and your family.
I've made several videos of the car, See Videos at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdTYqvP_X8saLVAyiWjjwfy0FKdahQut
I would prefer a local sale so the new owner can drive and experience the car first hand. If you're not local, feel free to contact me with questions. The car is quite nice and reliable, but it is 40 years old and so it is not perfect. Feel free to ask any questions and I can provide photos of the exceptionally clean undercarriage as well. New owner pays shipping, but I can help you arrange shipping.
Highlights:

4.5 liter V8 with overhead cams and double timing chain
ZERO RUST - Arizona car with clean Arizona title
LOW MILES - only 165k actual miles on the car - these engines are known for their durability
About $3,500 spent on maintenance in 2018, service records included with the car, see photos
New fuel pump, fuel accumulator, and fuel filter
Rebuilt Bosch fuel distributor
New fuel injectors and seats
New warm up regulator
New sway bar links
New Michelin tires, cost over $600 installed, receipt and warranty included
New starter
Electrical tune up done
Refurbished original "Bundt Cake" forged aluminum wheels
Original Classic White paint looks good and has a nice shine, just a few spots touched up
Original dealer painted pinstripes still exist on original paint, but have faded so new pinstripes were done
Real Euro headlights with vacuum height adjust.
Original tool kit, jack, and road flare
Original factory hard top
Comes with new soft top made from original 3 ply German Sonnenland material, blue outside and patterned beige inside
New Zebrano wood dash, console, and ashtray pieces - one of the most beautiful interiors you will see in a car like this
New Zebrano wood console box, you won't see another one of these
Blue MB tex interior in excellent shape with no rips or tears
Upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo with USB port to play iPod or MP3 player
New power amp for stereo located in trunk
Additional speakers custom mounted in rear bench area, the complete stereo upgrade sounds great
Power windows and antenna work
All gauges work on the dash, including the clock, oil pressure, temperature, etc except for fuel gauge and climate control
Comes with new AC compressor kit and climate control module
New weatherstripping on A-pillars
New weatherstripping with new soft top
Good weatherstripping on original hard top

These cars were made with 3 engine sizes over the years and this early example is one of the most desirable with the large 4.5 liter Overhead Cam V8 with double timing chain. It has much higher value than the 380SL which had a smaller engine and single timing chain. It is valued by Hagerty at $17,000 in good condition and NADA Blue Book shows low retail value at $13,000.
These cars are appreciating in value and this is a beautiful, investment-grade roadster that can still be enjoyed on the road "right out of the box". The one thing to watch out for on these beautiful SL cars is rust. This is an Arizona car with Zero Rust and Zero Accidents.
The car was professionally maintained by MB dealer in Arizona for many years by it's first owner, a Real Estate agent.
The doors and hood shut with a solid "thunk" like a bank vault, and the mechanicals are known for their legendary Mercedes Benz last-forever bullet proof engineering.
Hagerty values this car in average condition at $17,000 - will close auction early if you wish to make an offerVehicle is for sale locally and owner reserves the right to end auction early if it sells locally