1979 MERCEDES 450SL

This is a consignment vehicle that we are representing for the current owner.

RUNS AND DRIVES VERY GOOD (M117 ENGINE)!

 THE ENGINE FIRES RIGHT UP AND IT HAS A SMOOTH IDLE AND EXCELLENT POWER.  THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SMOOTHLY AND THE RIDE IS SOLID AND QUIET.  THIS CAR IS A PLEASURE TO DRIVE!

WE ARE AUTO HAUS, A MERCEDES SPECIALIST FOR OVER 21 YEARS AND WE HAVE BEEN MAINTAINING THIS CAR FOR THE CURRENT OWNER SINCE 2005.  NO EXPENSE HAS BEEN SPARED TO KEEP THIS CAR IN VERY GOOD MECHANICAL CONDITION!

ALL MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE IS UP-TO-DATE!

THIS 450SL HAS BEEN TREATED TO MANY UPDATES AND/OR NEW PARTS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS.  THIS INCLUDES: NEW EXTERIOR PAINT, NEW HEADLIGHT SURROUNDS, NEW TIRES, NEW SOFT TOP, NEW SEAT UPHOLSTERY, NEW CARPET, NEW DASH PAD COVER, NEW STEREO, AND NUMEROUS NEW MECHANICAL PARTS!

THE EXTERIOR LOOKS VERY NICE WITH GLOSSY SILVER PAINT, CHROME WHEELS, NICE CHROME TRIM, VERY GOOD BUMPERS, A NEW BLUE SOFT TOP, A MATCHING SILVER HARD TOP IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, GOOD GLASS ALL AROUND, AND MORE!

EXTERIOR BLEMISHES ARE: RUST ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE IN SEVERAL SPOTS, SOME SILVER PAINT OVERSPRAY ON THE BODY IN SPOTS, A FEW SMALL AREAS OF BUBBLING RUST ON THE BODY UNDER THE PAINT, SCRATCHES ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR GLASS, AND LOTS OF CHROME PITTING/BUBBLING ON THE ALLOY WHEELS.  YOU CAN SEE MULTIPLE PICTURES OF ALL THESE BLEMISHES BELOW THIS DESCRIPTION.  YOU DON'T NOTICE THESE ISSUES UNLESS YOU ARE VERY CLOSE TO THE CAR.  OTHER THAN THE MENTIONED ISSUES, THE EXTERIOR LOOKS VERY NICE!

THE INTERIOR LOOKS EXCELLENT!  IT HAS NEW SEAT UPHOLSTERY, NEW CARPET THROUGHOUT, EXCELLENT WOOD TRIM, NEW DASH PAD COVER, AFTERMARKET STEREO, NICE DOOR PANELS, EXCELLENT CHROME TRIM, AND MORE!

THE TRUE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN.  THE ODOMETER SHOWS 107,773  MILES, BUT IT DOES NOT WORK.  THE CAR HAS ABOUT 150,000 MILES ON IT ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT OWNER.

THE POWER WINDOWS, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, AUDIO SYSTEM, A/C BLOWER, A/C CONTROLS, POWER ANTENNA, AND DASH GAUGES ALL WORK GREAT!  WHAT DOESN'T WORK IS: THE A/C ITSELF (BLOWS WARM AIR), CRUISE CONTROL, HAZARD LIGHTS, AND THE ANALOG CLOCK.  THE STEREO HAS IGNITION NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS, BUT A NOISE FILTER WOULD FIX THIS.

THE VA STATE INSPECTION DOES NOT EXPIRE UNTIL JUNE 2014.  HOWEVER, THE CAR WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION AGAIN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REPAIRED: THE INOPERABLE HAZARD LIGHTS AND A COUPLE SMALL RUST HOLES IN THE FRONT EDGE OF THE FLOORBOARDS (SEE PICS BELOW).  IF THE WINNING BIDDER OF THIS CAR IS A VA RESIDENT, THEY WILL TAKE DELIVERY OF THE CAR WITH A VA STATE INSPECTION "REJECTION" STICKER.  IF THE WINNING BIDDER IS NOT A VA RESIDENT, THEY WILL TAKE DELIVERY OF THE CAR WITH THE CURRENT (6/2014) INSPECTION STICKER ALREADY ON THE CAR.  ANY REPAIRS AND/OR COST NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS CAR PASS INSPECTION ARE THE WINNING BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY.

Please contact ROB CARPENTER at 757-898-1200 with questions.

INCLUDES 2 MASTER KEYS, OWNER'S MANUALS AND A HAYNES SHOP MANUAL.

THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD "AS IS".

There are multiple pictures of this car inside, outside and underneath, which are shown below.  Please be sure to take a look!

**A $285 PROCESSING FEE AND A DEALER'S BUSINESS TAX (.002 X (Winning Bid + Processing Fee)) APPLIES TO ALL SALES.**

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For questions regarding this 1979 MERCEDES 450SL please call: ROB CARPENTER at 757-898-1200.

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AS IS - NO WARRANTY

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

A $285 PROCESSING FEE WILL APPLY TO ALL SALES.  Virginia residents must pay Virginia Sales/Titling Tax.  Out of state buyers do not pay Virginia Sales/Titling Tax, but are responsible for sales/titling taxes in their home state.  Out of Country buyers must pay shipping costs.

Auto Haus, Virginia's premier independent "Import Automotive Specialist" and Superformance Authorized Dealer is like no other independent automobile dealership you've ever experienced.  Our "Import Automotive Superstore" is located in historic Yorktown, Virginia.  We began operations over 22 years ago as a small German car repair shop and since those early years as a one-man operation, have grown to a full-service dealership with over 40 employees offering luxury and performance car sales, ASE certified service, parts, paint, and collision repair of Mercedes, BMW, Mini, Audi, VW, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti, and Volvo.  Our Auto Haus Classics division offers sales and service of our Superformance Replicars.

And, not only do we serve the Tidewater area of Virginia, our strong internet presence has enabled us to serve customers around the world with deliveries in Germany, Australia, Holland, Austria, South Africa, and more.  We offer the same level of service and automotive expertise to our customers locally and around the world.

Auto Haus sales grow more every year by offering a full line of premium highline cars, SUV's, and Superformance Replicars which are all backed by excellent employees and customer service.  We base the success of our dealership on the simple fact of good business - keep the customer satisfied!  In fact, 90% of our new customers come from referrals - the ultimate gauge of customer satisfaction.  The great relationships with our customers begin from the first contact, through the sales process and continue even after the sale.

For more information about us or our auctions please contact Rob Carpenter, Marketing Manager at 757-898-1200, via email at rob@autohausva.com, or stop by and see him at Auto Haus - 100 Greene Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692.

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