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1979 Mercedes-benz 450sel 102k/ac/4dr/at/runs/drives/no Rust/title -barn Find- on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:102000 Color: look a bit ugly
Location:

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

I have for sale here, my 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL.

This Benz was put in an enclosed storage unit back in 1999 and sat there for 13 years.
When I got her last year there were no keys, and I couldn't find the original title. So I had to get a bonded title made up for me (which I have) so that I could get a new key cut at the dealership. Once they cut me the key, I was able to unlock the doors and trunk, and found the original title, so I've got that too.

I changed all essential fluids before starting her and so we have the good and bad below:

The Good:
New(er) tires
New Fuel Pump
Runs and Drives
Radiator gets up to temperature just fine, and stays cool
No Rust
A/C Works
Shifts fine through all gears
102,000 miles
All electrical components work*
-radio/tape deck
-wipers
-gauges
-windows
-turn signals
-all lights
Have original and current title
Upgrade Factory Rims
VERY clean interior**
Aftermarket/factory upgrade body kit

The Bad::
Clear-coat is flaking which makes the exterior look a bit ugly (it could benefit from a paint job)
*Sunroof tries to work, I hear the motor but it wouldn't quite open
**There is a tear in the backseat leather (refer to pictures)
**The front dash has cracks in it (refer to pictures)
Windshield washer fluid reservoir is cracked and needs replacement (refer to pictures)
Small Exhaust leak coming from the pipe just under the driver's seat (doesn't leak into the cab)
The body kit has one crack a few inches long by the exhaust pipe
The woodgrain around the shifter has surface cracks (look at pictures)

She could use some semi-restoration/project style work, but otherwise is in pretty good shape given its age.
Let me know if there are any questions, or if I failed to address anything.

While she does run and drive and stay at temp, I can't 100% guarantee she's "road ready" for any type of exhaustive journey.
+/-Daryl 512-219-1981




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