One-Family-Owned 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced for 1973, the W116-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class established a new benchmark for luxury sedans, combining advanced safety engineering, refined road manners, and long-distance comfort. The 450SEL represented the long-wheelbase variant of the range, pairing the proven M117 engine with additional rear-seat accommodations and an extensive list of luxury features that helped define the flagship Mercedes-Benz experience of the era.

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL is powered by a 4.5-liter M117 V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Milan Brown Metallic over a Bamboo leather interior. Notable factory equipment includes an electrically operated sliding sunroof, cruise control, automatic climate control, power windows, a Becker Mexico cassette stereo, heat-insulating glass, and more as outlined below.

The car has reportedly remained under single-family ownership. Taken off of the road circa 1987 and stored, the car was serviced in preparation for the sale with the replacement and refurbishment of various fuel-system components.

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the owner with a clean Utah title in the owner's name.

Highlights

• One-family ownership

• Stored from 1987 until recently

• 4.5L M117 V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in Milan Brown Metallic over Bamboo leather

• Recent fuel system work

Factory Equipment

• 410 – Electrically operated sliding sunroof

• 440 – Tempomat cruise control

• 451 – Tachometer

• 461 – Instrument cluster with miles indicator and English-language markings

• 518 – Becker Mexico cassette stereo

• 531 – Automatic antenna

• 575 – Front folding armrest and right-front seat height adjustment

• 581 – Automatic climate control

• 592 – Heat-insulating glass with heated rear window

Servicing

According to the seller, the following service work has been performed:

• Fuel pressure regulator, injectors, and pump replaced

• Fuel sending unit rebuilt

Known Imperfections

• Body exhibits dents, scuffs, scratches, paint chips, and general wear consistent with age

• Clearcoat peeling and paint fading throughout the bodywork as shown in the gallery

• Rust along the leading edge of the hood and inner wheel-arch edges

• Interior exhibits wear consistent with age

• Seats and door panels upholstery shows wear

• Wood console trim exhibits cracks

• Carpets are stained

Ownership History

From the seller: “This car remained in single-family ownership and was last registered in 1987. The vehicle is now being sold following a 2026 transfer of ownership as part of an estate closure and the closure of the shop that had been hired to mechanically refurbish the car after a prolonged period of storage. With the exception of a few years spent outdoors, the car was stored in a semi-enclosed garage.”

Included Items

• Spare tire

• First aid kit