1974 Mercedes 450SL roadster

Description for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1974

Moving and need to sell my well cared for 450SL. A little history. The new vehicle was originally purchased from Boulevard Motors in St. Louis. Missouri - I have the original window sticker! According to the son of the original owner. who I bought the car from. it was garaged in St. Louis then again when his parents shipped it to California where they retired. When the owners were no longer able to drive safely their son took it over. driving it to his east coast home where it was garaged and driven. only in good weather. for a few years. I purchased the car from the son in '08. Since I have owned the 450 it has been stored with my other old vehicles in a environmentally controlled building. When I got the car I checked the compression (very good with all cylinders within 5 psi). changed the transmission fluid. had the injectors professionally cleaned. replaced all engine rubber vacuum lines and seals. and generally ensured it would be a reliable driver. The interior is overall in good condition and is original. It appears to have been repainted and that repaint is showing its age with a little pen holing on the right front fender and a some rear quarter panel fading. The exterior paint is a 15' quality job. The vehicle shows as a daily driver and is priced accordingly in line with the Hagerty collector car price guidelines. I have enjoyed driving it and it has been reliable for me running on 87 octane. no ethanol when I can find it. The soft top is in good condition with a clear rear window. The hard top is in good condition never having been on the vehicle after its delivery to me. There is a roll around cart for the hard top that goes with the vehicle if picked up with the vehicle. Tires show no issues with plenty of remaining tread. The spare. original jack and tool sets are in good condition going with the car. Also a couple of maintenance manuals and most all repair receipts go with it. The original owners son installed a Kenwood radio. amp. and rear deck mounted 6"x9" speakers supplementing the dash factory speakers - makes for an enjoyable sound system when the top is down. Lastly. I believe everything works but ask if you want something specifically checked. I enjoy owning and fixing up old vehicles and have tried to present the vehicle honestly. I am an amateur collector. not a professional. but with a 100% eBay rating. Please ask any question you may have and it will be promptly answered. I will hold the vehicle at no cost for up to 30 days while you arrange for vehicle pick up at my location. Transportation costs. and any international fees and arrangement. if any. are your responsibility. The vehicle will not be released for 4 business days following receipt of final payment if in the form of cashiers check. Only the deposit can be paid through PayPal.