Mercedes 450 SLC Coupe

Mercedes 450SLC (badged 500SLC) LHD

Manufactured in Germany in October 1978 / First registered 1st January 1979

166,000 miles (car is driven regularly on dry days)

Classified as an historic vehicle so zero road tax and MOT exempt

Lancaster Insurance 2021 guaranteed value - £18,000

WILL CONSIDER SWAP / PX FOR A BOAT

The car comes with its original documents folder and documents (including the original service book) that were supplied with the car when new, as well as the original tool kit and jack.

There are 5 keys and two remote central locking fobs.

Specification:

4.5 V8 tuned to euro specification (catalytic converters removed when new exhaust system fitted)

Automatic transmission

Cruise control

Electric sun roof

4 x electric windows

Climate control

Blue leather interior

Central locking

DAB radio / Bluetooth handsfree phone

Electric aerial

Black Nardi steering wheel with quick release hub – brings wheel 60mm closer to the driver so much more comfortable to drive (original wheel also supplied with the car and in VGC)

This SLC is smooth, powerful and feels tight. The engine is in excellent condition as is the gearbox which changes gear smoothly. The steering is responsive and has no slack and the brakes are powerful, being virtually brand new.

The bodywork of this car has absolutely no rust/rot issues, due to having lived all its life in San Francisco before coming to the UK in 2017. There are some small age related chips and marks to the paintwork. This is a big plus point as rot is a major issue with many 107's.

When I bought the car, I had the rear window removed (and replaced with a brand new heated screen and new rubber seal) attended to by a  professional classic car restoration shop and at the same time they removed and restored the louvered side windows, removed and renovated the entire sun roof mechanism and resprayed the roof and rear portion of the car to a high standard due to their being some sun damage to the roof paintwork. Photos of this work are available on request.

The car has its original factory underseal that is still in excellent condition. Looking under the car, it is amazing that it is nearly 43 years old and everything is in an extraordinarily rust free condition. This is what primarily attracted me to this car.

The car is totally dry and watertight. No smell of mould, just leather.

Work undertaken on the car in my ownership since March 2018:

Euro bumpers fitted front and rear

Euro headlights/indicators (original Bosch) fitted

Euro Bosch fog lights fitted

5 x new tyres

4 x new Bilstein shock absorbers

Front H&R 40mm lowering springs fitted along with 2 x new original Mercedes rubber spring pads. (The original springs and rubber spring pads will be supplied with the car if you wish to re-fit them as well as the un used H&R rear springs)

4 x 10mm H&R wheel spacers (really makes a difference to the stance)

New suspension/subframe bushings

New track rod ends

New front wheel bearings

New steering damper

4 x new brake discs, pads and flexi hoses

4 x original brake callipers refurbished

8 x original Bosch fuel injectors & seals

8 x new Mercedes correct spark plugs

New viscous fan coupling

All new filters

New valve stem seals and oil rail connectors

Power steering & and coolant changed

Timing chain & tensioners checked & replaced rocker cover gaskets

Engine servicing with timing and engine set up to euro spec (restores power to euro spec)

Complete new exhaust system from Germany (no cats)

Reconditioned the starter motor and replaced the ring gear

Drive belts changed

New battery

Vacuum lines changed where necessary

Auto transmission and rear diff serviced – oil and filters

Replaced window scrapers, weather seals and other rubber seals

New original Mercedes chin spoiler fitted (I also have an AMG front spoiler which came with the car, that will give the car the look of a later model if desired)

Last serviced (including brake fluid change again) in November 2020.

I have a large file of receipts from the classic parts department of Sandown Mercedes and also the SL Shop as well as receipts for the completed work.

Altogether, I have spent c. £15,000 on the car ( plus what I bought it for), so I can honestly say that the car is in very good working condition and a joy to drive. I have spent all the money needed on this car to ensure that it is truly a reliable and comfortable classic Mercedes Coupe, so any further work you may wish to do will be purely cosmetic.

The car is reliable, superb to drive and ready to enjoy this summer and will bring you miles and miles of joy.

The climate control:

The original climate control heater servo & amplifier were replaced by the previous owner with a much better, modern trouble free electronic upgrade kit, retaining full OEM function. The controls all work as they should, blows hot and cold air, but as the a/c compressor seized on a trip to the Cotswolds, it now doesn't chill and will need replacing if you want a/c - I didn't. I have the Original Mercedes workshop manual for the climate control system which I will include with the car.

I also have the contact details of the previous owners in California which has proved useful and provides providence.

High quality breathable outdoor waterproof cover bought from The SL Shop is included.

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