1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

Description

The W107 generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL roadster was available from 1971, with C107 SLC coupes following shortly after. Utilizing a longer wheelbase (360 mm) than the roadster allowed the coupe to provide room for up to five adults, providing the comfort of a sedan while maintaining the sporting nature inherent to the SL. The W107 represented the top-of-the-line model range for Mercedes-Benz during their era, a truly aspirational car when new. Today these cars are beloved classics thanks to their timeless design and legendary Mercedes-Benz engineering quality.

RADwood Ready

RADwood is a festival that focuses on the culture and vehicles of the 1980s and 1990s. RADwood, and the “RADwood Era” are now commonly used to reference this period of bodacious automotive history.

Hagerty took stewardship of RADwood in March of 2022 to build on the company’s purpose to save driving and car culture while expanding and supporting inspiring experiences for automotive enthusiasts.

Highlights

• The final year of production for the 450 SLC nameplate

• The car has been refinished in a sage green color, with the trim being refinished in both body color and a bronze finish

• A red leather interior has been fitted, contrasting the black leather dash with red stitching

• Equipped with RoW-style headlights

• The rear window was replaced along with fitting a new front windshield 

• Refinished 15-inch ‘gullideckel’ style wheels shod with Michelin 205/60R15 tires with 2016 date codes

• The timing chain and the upper chain guides, in addition to replacing the fuel distributor, fuel pump, ignition coil, wires, car, rotor, and spark plugs

• The ‘A’ and ‘B’ pillars, as well as the sun visors, have been recovered in synthetic suede, while the center console trim has been wrapped to look like carbon fiber

• Fitted with a 560 SL front air dam

• Please note that while the odometer displays 59 miles, the true mileage of this 450 SLC is unknown

Features

• Automatic climate control

• Power windows

• Door-operated courtesy light

• Fog lights

• Tachometer

• Central locking

• Power windows

• Oil pressure gauge

• Cigar lighter

• Power antenna

• Cruise control

• Locking glove box

• Center armrest, front and rear

• Two front sun visors

• Power sunroof

Known Flaws

• Minor hail damage to the body that, per the consignor, can be removed without needing paintwork

• Chipped paint to right side rain gutter

• Missing radio

• Inoperable air conditioning

• Damaged center console near the radio

Included

• Partial tool kit

• Owner’s manual

• First-aid kit

Ownership History

The seller purchased this car from the estate of the previous owner in May 2015.