1979 Euro~mercedes 450 Sel 6.9 15"x7 Bunts New Leather Xm Alpine Sound Tranny on 2040-cars

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Year: 1979
Exterior Color: Blue
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Interior Color: Black
Model: 400-Series
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: black
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: auto rear wheel
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 138,000
Sub Model: Euro. 6.9

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

EURO MODEL@ 286 DIN HP + a lot of TOURQUE

Extra fast and a very SMOOTH ride!

Note the inclusion of desirable an Rare modern WHEELS. 15x7 bunts M.B. product.

MERCEDES 450 sel 6.9

 

THIS OWNERS DAILY DRIVER FOR 7+ YEARS.

RECORDS FOR LAST 7+ YEARS.

This auto had earlier been completely restored and painted with two stage, Glaserate MAGNETITE BLUE (correct mb color)   

8 years ago also an all new leather interior, headliner and all new horse hair pads were professionally installed.

Note all seats very supportive.

 

This 1979 EURO 450 SEL 6.9.

Features:

Factory orthopedic seats. RARE!

Heated front seats. Work well.

Town and Country dual horns.

Sun roof.

All euro features.

Wider and taller m.b. BUNTS 7 x15  (HARD TO FIND)

ALL ALPINE THREE AMP AUDIO  + XM is AMAZING!

Note Solid body but some minor rust present.

PROFESSIONAL  Minor rust repair history. 4000$

This VERY fast road automobile was earlier sold to an Italian customer in Rome and in later years was Grey Marketed into the USA.

 

I have most service and ownership record indicating well over $20,000. in upgrades during my owner ship.

 

A small amount of this work included:

New motor mounts. Star Motors.07

New timing Chain. Star Motors. 08

New tensioner for above.

New, re-cored Radiator,  (2011).

Overhaled transmission AAMCO .  

Oh air conditioner system.

3 power amp, "Custom",  all-Alpine sound system with XM, Sub woofer, 4 ea  2 way crossover Mcintosh speaker system w 4 Infinity drivers. $3,000+.

This audio system is AUDIOPHILE QUALITY!

 

Factory new MERCEDES,  wide, 15" BUNTS and Continental tyres. $ 1200

New front glass.

new mirrors.

new CORRECT EURO HEADLIGHTS

new turn signals.

New rear bumper center section.

PROFESSIONAL rust repair (minor) $4,000 for front pans and left front finder well.

New aluminum body heater distribution valve and new computor.

New amplyfer for auto speed control and new speed controller.

Newer rear adjusting valve, included not installed.

Newer left front adjusting valve, included not installed.

The auto runs well with an excellent engine drive train and brakes.

Engine is excellent.

Owner identified Issues in need of repair:

Odometer cable needs replacement shows 134,000 miles actual likely higher. Odometer inop after my purchase estimated total mileage 150,000+

Note, Minor surface rust at left rear wheel wells edge, surface only. Also drivers floor pan rear

Two leveling valves seep a little oil over time (like this from day one.)

Car stays up for weeks at a time if un driven.

I have included two used replacement valves with the sale.   note Not Installed. Also 1/2 gal MB spec  hydro oil is  included.

Of late the heater is inop. However the heater core is excellent . System worked well until it got cold this season? Blower is 100 percent OK. System vacumn will need proofing and may need replace amplifier that I will supply, I have several used condition.

 Continental Tyres have perhaps 25,000 miles on them and will need upgrade.

Auto locking needs proofing, vacuum issues.

Xm FUNCTION receiver, now in op, will include new receiver,not installed.

Sale includes unopened MB EMERGENCT kit.

Paint is a little tired here and there.  Scratches and some chips. Top of roof , and trunk with some discoloration will clean up very nicely.

Photos show some kick panels removed and AC vent distributors removed. All factory correct trim and AC plastic  distributors are included but some items not reinstalled at this time, easy replacement.

Headliner is new but the material over the sunroof will need to be re set for esthetics as it is pulled out.

Sunroof and antenna work, but both are slow and need help in winter, cleaning issues.

The upper left torsion bar rubber bushing needs replacement current rubber bushing is split.

AC is in op. needs compressor clutch and vacumn proofing for all correct function.

AUTO IS EXCELLENT DRIVER, VERY FAST AND SMOOTH 

(NEEDS  TLC TO BE APPROACHING 100 PERCENT).

Drive away from Providence  with confidence

(note heater is inop).

 

Contact owner for more information.