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1973 Mercedes Benz Sl 450 Convertible W/ Hard Top on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:106100 Color: Silver /
 Blue
Location:

Florence, Kentucky, United States

Florence, Kentucky, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:4.5L V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 107044120008978 Year: 1973
Model: SL-Class
Trim: SL Convertible
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 106,100
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Blue
Number of Cylinders: 8
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. ... 

1973 Mercedes Benz SL 450 Convertible 
4.5L V8 Engine , 3 speed Auto Transmission, 106,000 Miles.

Up for auction is a 1973 Mercedes SL 450 Convertible.  It starts right up.  Runs and drives good.  Has a new battery.  Its not perfect, but a great classic car to drive around and enjoy.  Has both tops. 

The Engine...runs good.  Sounds good.  It does have a slight valve tap at start up on the driver side head, or its a slight exhaust leak on the header, which can make a similar sound,  I can't tell which, not bad though.  It doesn't smoke or burn fluids.  It runs a little rich sometimes but nothing major. Otherwise it starts right up 2nd or 3rd crank and goes.  Has K&N filter.  But everything in the engine compartment is all there and in working order, except a/c, needs a new hose and a/c belt.

The Transmission...shifts fine, no issues.  It's a 3 speed trans.  

The Drivetrain...is great.  Rides like a Mercedes.  No shimmies, or shakes.  Rides down the expressway 80 mph no issues, no strange noises or problems.  Brakes are good, tires are good.  

The Interior...is nice.  Everything is there.  Seats have been recovered.  Has new Mercedes floor mats.  Has a new plastic dash cover on the dash.  But overall as you can see in the pics it looks nice.  Everything works except a/c, the power windows, heat, blower, lights, switches, etc....all works.  The carpet is original and faded, but all there.  All the mechanics for the the soft top work, all the seals are there.  The soft top is in good shape, except one of the 2 side plastic windows has a slit in it.

The Exterior...is nice.  It has been repainted, in my opinion it looks nice, it gets compliments every time I drive it.  However, the clear coat was never buffed out in my opinion, can't say for sure, but it looks like it was just sprayed, but it was painted 8 years ago, it has that new clear coat look, if you've ever seen a car repainted before they wet sand it, or compound wax it to finish it, that's what it looks like to me, I bought it this way in 2005 from a guy that had 10 Mercedes classics in his warehouse.  It has quite a few dings on the body.  Very little rust underneath, very minimal.  I know for a fact that it has been kept in a garage for the past 11 years, and not driven in the rain or snow.  But overall for a 40 year old car, it looks good!!  It's not a show car, but it's a good looking driver.  Or if nothing else, dependable transportation if you want.

You can call or text me at 859-803-0858 if you have any questions.

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