Original Timeless Classic Quality Luxury 450sl Mercedes Benz on 2040-cars
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Engine:V8 gasoline
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Silver-Blue
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Interior Color: Dark Blue
Model: 400-Series
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 450SL Convertible hard & soft tops ORIGINAL
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 205,000
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Convertible
Sub Model: 450SL
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
POPULAR, TIMELESS, CLASSIC COLOUR COMBINATION:
Silver-Blue Metallic DB930 with Navy Interior
ORIGINAL:
PAINT* BODY** ENGINE INTERIOR ACCESSORIES AND TRIMNEWER:
TIRES(2) TRANSMISSION SPARK PLUGS (good for another 60,000km) OIL CHANGE JUST DONE AT DEALERSHIPMECHANICALLY SOUND: STARTS WELL, RUNS SMOOTHLY, STEERS AND SHIFTS NICELY, DOES 120 KMPH EASILY (more, if the police aren't looking)
EXTERIOR: ALL ORIGINAL EXCEPT FOR MINOR REPAIRS, CHROME IS SHINY AND TRIM GENERALLY INTACT.
ALL ORIGINAL INTERIOR COMPONENTS: LEATHER, CARPET, RADIO CASSETTE, ZEBRANO WOOD, NOTHING MISSING, EVEN HAS CIGARETTE LIGHTER, HANDLES FOR FASTENING HARD/SOFT TOPS AND FIRST AID KIT. Smoke-free and pet-free.
INCLUDES ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUALS (4 books), copies of recent MAINTENANCE/REPAIR RECORDS (last 6 years), PLUS OTHER ITEMS I HAVE COLLECTED: CHILTON REPAIR MANUAL, PARTS LIST, OTHER ASSORTED SALES LITERATURE AND REPAIR MANUALS (valued at hundreds of dollars for the collection, included free with purchase), a few SPARE PARTS, CUSTOM NAME PLATE AND FLOOR MATS. Might even include my collection of 80's cassettes for the right buyer!
Includes both soft and hard top, full-size spare on Mercedes rim, original first-aid kit and toolkit. A/C, cruise, leather. Hard-top is in excellent shape, it hasn't been used much; the ragtop has a neatly repaired tear on the passenger side, plus I reinforced some spots from the inside that were showing wear. Very good exterior condition, excellent interior condition, lady-driven, mostly-summer car. Tiny bits of exterior trim missing, easily and inexpensively found on eBay. Everything works except ORIGINAL cassette deck doesn't play and antenna is stuck. My favourite eBay parts supplier recommended having the cassette deck rebuilt, but I prefer the radio anyway. Will include replacement antenna to install yourself. Also have extra set of front turn signals, since these tend to take a beating due to their location on the car.
Has needed very little in the way of repairs while I've had it, comparable to an average, much-younger car. I have loved and cared for this car since 2007, and am, to my knowledge, only the third owner of this car. My Dad had purchased it from a dealership (part of an estate sale I think, it had been parked for many years) and had it for only a few months before I talked him into selling it to me. Now I''ve bought an older home and need a new furnace, hot water tank, paint, flooring, bathroom…and no longer have a garage in which to store this lovely old girl during the winter. And so must part with this luxurious, safe, surprisingly fun beauty.
CAVEATS:
* Original paint has had significant touch-ups laid over top, due to inevitable dings in paint from driving on Alberta highways, parking where careless people also park, and life in general. Paint was custom-blended to match the original using the proper colour code. It needs a good sanding/buffing/polishing, for which I can include a small collection of products and even a buffing machine.
** I have had 3 small panels replaced, namely in front of and behind the rear wheel on the driver's side and under the rear bumper. This was part of a rust remediation done in the spring of 2012, in which the rocker panels were also sandblasted and recoated. Parts used were taken from a Mercedes of the same vintage, so everything is still correct. There is a small spot of rust on each side near the rear wheel, I can take closeup photos of that or anything else you'd like details on. There is some inevitable rust in the front end as well, I have treated everything possible with a special rust inhibitor spray. My "car guy" father assures me this is normal and not substantial, I can take some closeup photos if needed. Even so, I dropped the price by $2000 from my previous, well-researched asking price to compensate you in advance for any trouble.
***Generally, needs a little TLC, as would be expected with any classic car, but overall in great shape. Not in mint condition, but those that are generally run about double my asking price.Truly, an excellent value for the quality and condition of the vehicle. If you would like more specifics, please email me. I have found eBay to be a great source for parts when needed, so if you are inclined to pretty her up to impress your friends, coworkers or the local classic car club, or just that special someone, you can always do a little tinkering.
All statements are true in my opinion and to the best of my knowledge.
I will cooperate with you to have vehicle inspected locally if requested.
I work for a living and am moving plus renovating, so please be patient if I do not answer inquiries immediately.
I will make every effort to respond quickly to any queries.
By the way, her name is "Betty Blue."
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