STUNNING! Very original presenting, top condition convertible. Gorgeous 450 SL

Mercedes Benz
450 SL

1979

The right look!

This is a magnificent condition 450 SL finished in Silver with red interior. Sporting low mileage for its age this SL is simply stunning with a special order red rag top. It is without doubt a 91/2-out-of-10 driver example with show potential.

The car underwent a body restoration some 18 years ago. It was stripped back to bare metal and repainted its original colour at a cost of some $18. 00! At the time of restoration. the car was especially rust-proofed for future protection. It has been collector stored ever since having covered only 3. 00 miles in 18 years. The body and paint is virtually perfect although there are some small scratches just aft the convertible top cover (looks like someone scratched the car whilst removing/installing the hard-top. It is not objectionable).

The interior of the car is stunning. Finished in MBtex red. the seats. door panels. carpets are excellent. The original dash does not have a single crack in it – quite rare for these SLs. The wood is original and in very good condition.

Every feature in the car works well –gauges. instruments. radio (original Becker). lights inside & out and feature comforts. The heater blows hot and the A/C ice cold.

Mechanically the car is excellent. A very well maintained car by 2 collectors for the last 20 years it drives tight and firm. None of the “rattles” and “looseness” quite normally seen on SLs. This one is amazing –  you can drive it down the roughest of roads and it feels tight as a drum. It brakes true and sure and accelerates strong and hard. Exhaust is good (near new rear muffler) and the tyres still new with 100% tread. The windshield washer bottle has a small crack at the top but does not affect operation or capacity.

The wheels were repainted in Mercedes wheel silver (tyres removed and rims sand blasted) and the soft top brand new. Their is no hard-top. unfortunately. but these are readily available and I can get you one if you wish.

This SL could easily be made into concourse quality if desired. I have driven this SL over the summer and was overwhelmed with compliments! Convertible driving is about the start again and after the winter we have all had. this girl is ripe and ready!

This SL is a stunning example of the 450 W107 model. The best year. great condition and the perfect colour combination for a fun summer driver!

The photos of this car say it all so take the time to have a look at the photo link below. The photos are of super high resolution so if you right click on any. you can zoom in and see every little detail and defect in considerable detail.

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This Mercedes is part of a private collection. I am not a broker or retail-style car dealer; although licensed. I am a professional car collector of some 30 years with considerable experience and knowledge of British and European Cars. I have a long standing reputation being associated with Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor cars which I take seriously.  I take a lot of pride in my cars and have fun in collecting and restoring them.  However. auctions are not a game so when you place a bid or offer. and you are the winning bidder. please understand you have entered a binding contract.  You cannot bid and win the auction and expect not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning does not mean you are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the opportunity to inspect it. Any inspection contemplated should be undertaken BEFORE you bid or make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally inspect the car. Once you bid or make an offer. you are doing so to buy WITHOUT conditions. A $1500. 00 deposit (non-refundable) is required within 24 hours of the close of the auction and payable by PayPal.  The balance of funds are required within 7 days of the close of the auction and must be provided by cashier's check or bank wire.  I cannot accept PayPal for the balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of transfer fees. Full payment must be made (and payments cleared) before the title and/or the vehicle is released. All payments are non-refundable. Payments as described above form an important part of this purchase contract and so. if all the funds are not received as outlined above. I reserve the right to terminate the transaction without notice. If there has been any deposit or other part payments received and I elect to terminate the contract. I reserve the right to keep any such deposits or payments and resell the vehicle to another bidder or interested party or re-list the vehicle at any time. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements on a national and worldwide basis but the winning bidder takes full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and at his cost.

As a collector and experienced restorer of classic cars. I make every effort to bring my cars to a very high standard. Unless specifically stated. the car is not of show standard but of good quality "driver" condition. Please understand. the very nature of these classics is such that it is not always possible to attend to every single item. or perhaps I may have inadvertently overlooked an item. Please note. fitted radio/stereo systems are usually subject to upgrade by purchasers so I do not ensure operation of these. Further. a feature or function that is working perfectly one moment. may decide to play-up the next. After all. it is some 40 years old. For this reason it is necessary for the following condition:  

The vehicle is being sold "as-is/where-is" with no warranty expressed. written or implied.  Any descriptions or representations are made with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair assessment and accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller shall not be responsible for errors in description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. unforeseen imperfection. defect or damage.  It is the responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely.  The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer's request prior to the close of the auction.   Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.  Being a classic car in excess of 10 years of age. in most US states. the mileage may be recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the vehicle up to 30 days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not bear any responsibility for any additional costs including storage. transportation. or repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end. a cost of $35 per day shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also. you must remember that this is a classic +/-35 year old vehicle. and while it is up to you. I do not recommend that you just “hop in and drive it across the country”.   At least. I have never done that.   I have always professionally transported the cars in enclosed carriers from where I bought them to my home.   

PLEASE; IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS. nbsp;MESSGAE ME BEFORE YOU BID AS. RESPECTFULLY. THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

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