1978 Mercedes 450sl - Gorgeous, 47k Original Mile Car on 2040-cars
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Engine:4.5L V8
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Red
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Interior Color: Tan
Model: SL-Class
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 2 Door Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 47,654
We are offering for sale our original 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster with only 47,000 original miles from new. These low mileage examples have been getting more and more difficult for us to find. This original Mercedes 450SL is finished in its correct and most classic Mercedes Red over its original tan leather interior. We purchased this car from its longtime owner and enthusiast who had to recently give the car up due to his declining health. Beneficially coming from the owner of a Mercedes service center and dealership, this car has been properly maintained and cared for all its life.
The body on the car is straight and original, showing excellent gaps and panel fit. The paint presents nicely, showing only minor imperfections. The brightwork on the car is excellent, as is the rubber, glass, wheels, and tires with plenty of remaining tread. The original interior is beautiful and extremely well kept and preserved. The car comes complete with both hard and soft tops in excellent shape.
As expected with such low original mileage example, this 450SL has been regularly and professionally maintained and absolutely runs and drives like a 47,000 original mile example. The car starts right up, does not smoke, and maintains a smooth and consistent idle. The motor is very strong and the gearbox pulls smoothly through each of its gears. This is an affordable, reliable classic and an investment that can be driven regularly while enjoying its design, its performance, and its appreciation in value throughout the months and years to come.
While I have a California dealer license, I’m not your typical dealer. I’ve always had an appreciation for classic cars and have always bought and sold them to create a kind of very humble revolving personal collection, which, up until this posting, has contained the Mercedes you’re currently looking at. I try to give accurate descriptions of the cars I’m selling, but I’m not an expert and I encourage and am happy to help facilitate personal or professional inspections. But please do so before bidding, as the alternative harms my ability to make sales to other interested parties who have done their proper due diligence before bidding.
For U.S. buyers a 10% non-refundable deposit is required within 3 days of the auction’s end, the balance to be paid within 7 days of the auction’s end. Foreign buyers must pay in full within 7 business days of the auction’s end. Buyer is responsible for shipping, however I’d be more that happy to help with recommendations and arrangements. The car is listed locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time should it sell prior to auction’s end. Thanks for your interest.
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