1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster, 4.5L V8, 2 Tops, Chrome Wheels, Restored!

1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Roadster. 4. 5 L V 8. 2 Tops.
Chrome 14" Wheels. Alpine Bluetooth CD

Gorgeous 2 Owner. Nicely Restored. CA Blue Plate SL!

Here is a beautiful 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Roadster. This is a two owner Mercedes which has lived in California since about 1982 when its original owner retired and brought it with him from New York. It was originally purchased by way of the European Delivery Program in the fall of 1972 and shows its first US service at Raimondo Motors on 11-14-72. The car was just recently cosmetically restored to its current gorgeous condition. Don't miss your chance to own a truly spectacular small bumper 450 sl. Bid Now!

The following is a list of options as this SL is currently equipped:

-4. 5 L 200 hp V 8 Engine

-3 Speed Automatic Transmission

-Posi-Traction Rear End

-Power Windows

-Power Door Locks

-Power Antenna

-Fog Lamps

-Automatic Climate Control

-Like New German Cloth Top

-Removable Hard Top

-Brand New Leather Interior

-Upgraded Alpine CD

-Upgraded Mercedes 14" Chrome Wheels

-BRAND New Tires!

The body on the car is in pristine condition and was extremely well maintained. The paint has been nicely redone and is finished in the gorgeous Mercedes color of Code 387 Blue Metallic and was just stripped down and redone about a year ago. The car has been completely inspected underneath from front to back and is solid as a rock as any life long California car should be. The car is riding on upgraded Mercedes 14" chrome Bundt wheels and has brand new tires! All chrome trim. glass. and rubber seals are in great shape. The soft top is new and in excellent condition. and has almost never been up. The hard top has good seals and the headliner is in awesome shape.

The interior is in great shape all around. The supple blue leather seats are recently completely redone and all in very good condition. and look very nice with no rips or ware lines. which shows the quality of leather used in this car. The dash. door panels. and console are all in very good original shape. The carpets are all very nice are not worn or damaged. All dials and controls function as they should. power windows and antenna also are fully functional. The sound system is also very nice with the upgraded Alpine Bluetooth CD player. Music is crisp and clear and not overwhelming. The sound system definitely adds to the driving experience of this roadster. All lights. gauges switches. and accessories work as they should.

Mechanically. this SL runs GREAT! The car starts right up and shifts smooth as silk. The V 8 engine is surprisingly quick and responsive. It is reliable. easy to fix. and parts are readily available. The car was always regularly serviced by Mercedes authorized dealers. The car has had thousand dollars and page after page of service in recent maintenance including all new brakes and rotors. all new engine. transmission. and sub-frame mounts. new fuel pumps. and its 75 k tune up service completed. It's all ready to hit the road with the top dropped!

One really special thing about this gorgeous automobile is the large amount of original paperwork and documentation that come with it. How often do you come across these cars with all the original manual. service book. warrantee book. and original instruction cards. This car has everything. I dare you Mercedes collectors to find another small bumper 450 SL in this kind of condition with this kind of paperwork anywhere on the market. Its truly amazing.

The car will include 2 key. tools. original spare tire. top removal tool. and the maintenance books and owners manuals.

All in all. this is one of the cleanest and nicest SL's that I have had the privilege of being associated with. I truly feel it is one of the nicest ones on the market and I will put it next to any of the lower mileage examples and it will hold its own. It has been professionally maintained and truly loved by its previous owner. This Mercedes is a fantastic car for the price and includes every option offered in this car. This is your chance to get a like new classic convertible for a fraction of the cost of its original price. The car has a clean California Title. Any further questions please call Jon at . The car is located in Sunny Scottsdale. Arizona.

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Good luck in the bidding!

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