Rare, High-performance Sedan on 2040-cars

US $16,000.00

Year:1979 Mileage:71000 Color: Light Metallic Blue /
Dark Blue Leather

Location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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Advertising:

Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:OHC V8 6.9 Dry Sump
Fuel Type:Lots and lots
For Sale By:Private Seller

Year: 1979
Exterior Color: Light Metallic Blue
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Interior Color: Dark Blue Leather
Model: 400-Series
Trim: US Spec
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Drive Type: RWD and lots of it
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 71,000
Sub Model: Genuine US 450SEL 6.9

Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"This car was in mint condition- with 40,000 miles- when purchased from the original owner. My family owned it from about 1984, until now. A very solid rust-free, low mileage example- now 71,000 original miles- it needs little reconditioning: the paint and leather are very good. There are a few small cracks in the dash, that you don't immediately see. One piece of wood at the console shows some age. There are minor dings underneath- one dent- and the chassis has probably never been detailed. Not perfect mechanically: it has been in storage for about 10 years. Running, and brakes are up. It probably needs some A/C work, and a tune-up. I suspect an ignition relay needs replacing. Easily a show quality car. Owner's manual and original toolkit, first aid kit, emergency reflector. Suspension is up, but needs checkout. (No suspension blocks found.) Good tread on tires, but old. Needs to be trailered; partly because of good cosmetics, partly to assure it gets there."

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Just Out of Long Storage

1979 Mercedes-Benz 6.9-liter 450SEL. 140-mph-plus top speed; world's fastest production sedan at that time. The OHC V8 produces 405 lb-ft of torque and has a dry-sump oil system. Last year built; considered the best sedan of its day. About $45,000.00 new. 0-60MPH in 7 seconds- for a car that weighs about 4,500lbs. Hydro-pneumatic, self-leveling suspension. One of these was featured in the movie 'Ronin'. About 500 were brought into the U.S.- and only US models had leather and climate-controlled A/C. The sunroof was optional. Factory alloys. Real- not clone, not grey market.

$16,000.00 for a beautiful example of a rare car. SL Market newsletter suggests a 25% appreciation in 5 years. Sold 'As-Is'- no warrantee. Package deal with average '74 450SL: $20,000.00 for both. Near Auburn, if you're going to the Kruse auction.

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Mercedes-Benz 400-Series for Sale

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