High Bidder Wins! 1976 Mercedes Benz 450sl California Car Low Miles Great Driver on 2040-cars
Westminster, California, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.5 LITER
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: 2 DOOR ROADSTER
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 68,878
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
SUPER NICE 1976 MERCEDES BENZ CONVERTIBLE.IT IS THE 450SL MODEL WITH BOTH TOPS.CALIFORNIA CAR ALWAYS WITH VERY NICE LOW MILES FOR ITS AGE(68,878 MI).NICELY MAINTAINED AND RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE A CHAMP.ENGINE SOUNDS GREAT.NO LEAKS OR LOUD NOISES.PERFECTLY SHIFTING TRANSMISSION.RADIATOR WAS RECENTLY REBUILT.RECENT TUNE UP.IDLES PERFECTLY COLD OR HOT.BRAKES ARE IN GREAT SHAPE.NICE CHROME FACTORY WHEELS.TIRES ARE FAIRLY NEW.GREAT AND RELIABLE DRIVER.FULLY OPTIONED CAR.AIR CONDITIONED MODEL.SPOTLESS INTERIOR.SEATS ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION.NICE CLEAN ORIGINAL AND SPOT FREE CARPETS.GORGEOUS ORIGINAL DASH PAD.ORIGINAL FACTORY RADIO THAT DOES WORK AS WELL AS THE POWER ANTENNA.BLACK PAINT IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION.NO SUN WEAR.STRAIGHT RUST FREE BODY.VERY NICE FOR ITS AGE.NO BODY DAMAGE.CONVERTIBLE TOP IS A COUPLE YEARS OLD AND THE CANVAS IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE WITH NO RIPS OR LEAKAGE.MATCHING BLACK REMOVABLE HARDTOP IS INCLUDED WITH THE CAR.GREAT DRIVER FOR THE WINNING BID.
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