1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced in 1971, the Mercedes-Benz SL's third generation, the R107, marked a pivotal shift in the SL range, transforming it into a high-performance luxury roadster and making the leap to V8 engines. Initially offered with a 3.5-liter engine and later expanding to a 4.5-liter option in 1973, the R107 combined the open-air freedom of a roadster with the year-round practicality of a removable steel hardtop and folding soft top. Its classic Teutonic styling has allowed it to age gracefully, establishing the R107 as a beloved and versatile classic in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Classic White (737) with a Red MB-Tex (107) interior 

• Color-keyed 14 inch “bundt” wheels with red center caps and bolts 

• Red pin striping on the body and wheels 

• Powered by a 4.5-liter “M117” V8 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• The options code plate decodes with the following information:  

  • 467 – Central locking system with instrumentation in English  

  • 491 – North American market 

  • 531 – Automatic antenna 

  • 585 – Air conditioning with electric windows  

  • 592 - Green heat-insulating glass with heated rear windowpane in the hard top 

• Recent service work is said to include replacing the following: 

  • Fuel injectors 

  • Spark plugs and wires 

  • Valve cover gaskets 

  • Tie rods 

  • Transmission pan gasket 

  • Shifter linkage bushings 

Features 

• Pioneer AM/FM cassette radio 

• Power steering  

• Fog lights   

• Power disc brakes    

• Door-mounted map pockets    

• Reclining bucket seats   

• Adjustable headrests 

• Tachometer   

• Dual sun visors with a passenger-side vanity mirror    

• Remote-control outside mirror on the right side  

• Anatomically designed seats with steel and coil spring construction  

• Lockable glove compartment  

• Convenience lights 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that the attached NMVTIS Report shows that the car previously had a salvage branded title. Presently, the car has a clean Indiana title.

• Minor cracking of the dashboard 

• Air conditioning needs recharging

• White spots on the passenger seat bottom 

• Minor paint chip  

Included 

• Convertible top wrenches in their storage pouch 

• Dash cover 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL reports purchasing the car in 2018, from the second owner in Indiana. The second owner is said to have purchased the car as a retirement present for themselves, acquiring it from the original owner in circa 2003.