18-Years-Owned 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL was part of the celebrated R107 series, produced from 1971 to 1989, which replaced the W113 “Pagoda” and became one of Mercedes’ most successful luxury roadsters. By 1976, the 450 SL had firmly established itself as a symbol of refined performance and timeless design. It featured a 4.5-liter V8 engine (M117) delivering around 180 horsepower in U.S. spec, paired here to a 3-speed automatic transmission.

Distinctive for its dual-top design, the 450 SL came with a folding soft top and available removable hardtop, making it versatile for all seasons. Safety innovations like crumple zones and a reinforced passenger cell reflected Mercedes’ engineering leadership. With 6,625 units built in 1976, the 450 SL remains a classic icon, blending durability, comfort, and performance in a way few contemporaries could match.

Finished in elegant Classic White, this ’76 450 SL has been enhanced with a set of Dayton wire wheels and knockoffs and has had the same caregiver since 2007. It comes with its original removable hard top.

This 450 SL is now offered at no reserve with its factory wheel covers, a Haynes Automotive Repair Manual, and a clean title.

Factory Equipment

• Finished in Classic White (737)

• Powered by a 4.5-liter “M117” V8

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• The options code plate decodes as:

  • 467 – Central locking system with instrumentation in English

  • 491 – North American market

  • 513 – Radio Becker Grand Prix cassette

  • 531 – Automatic antenna

  • 585 – Air conditioning with electric windows

  • 593 – Heat-absorbing glass, wrap-around heated rear window pane, band filter

• Power steering

• Fog lights

• Power disc brakes

• Door-mounted map pockets

• Reclining bucket seats

• Adjustable headrests

• Remote-control outside mirror on the right side

• Lockable glove compartment

• Convenience lights

Modifications

• Dayton wire wheels and knockoffs

Known Imperfections

• Paint chip on driver’s door

• Scuffs and stains on paint commensurate with a 49-year-old vehicle

• Air conditioning needs upgrading

• Heater inoperable, switch broken

• Hard stored in barn for many years, in need of additional cleaning and paint correction

Ownership History

• The current owner acquired this 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL in 2007.

Included Items

• White factory hard top

• Factory wheel covers (shown in photo gallery)

• Haynes Automotive Repair Manual

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com