1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

Description

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The world was introduced to just the third generation of Mercedes-Benz SL in the spring of 1971 with the launch of the ‘R107.’ This generation transformed the SL range into a high-performance luxury roadster, and was the first SL to be equipped with a V8 engine. Initially offered as a 3.5-liter, and shortly thereafter, a 4.5-liter was also offered beginning in 1973. Designed with a folding soft top and removable steel hardtop, these cars combine the dynamism of an open roadster with the year-round convenience of a closed coupe. With classic Teutonic styling, these cars have gracefully aged into their role as beloved and wonderfully versatile classics of the Mercedes-Benz range.  

Highlights 

• Finished in Signal Red with a Bamboo MB-Tex interior 

• Powered by a 4.5-liter “M117” V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission 

• Equipped with a color-keyed removable steel hardtop 

• Upgraded with a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, 15-inch “gullideckel” alloy wheels, and sleek Rest-of-Word (RoW) headlights 

• The current owner reports performing a major service on the engine which included replacing the spark plugs, spark plug wires, filters, starter, tires, and battery, as well as performing an engine oil change 

• Enhanced audio with a JVC radio with additional speakers mounted behind the seats 

• A new exhaust system was installed by the current owner in the style of the original system 

• The car was repainted under prior ownership from its original color of Milan Brown (404) to its current color, Signal Red 

• The options code plate decodes with the following information: 

  • 467 – Central locking system with instrumentation in English 

  • 491 – North American market 

  • 585 – Air conditioning with electric windows 

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

  • 870 – Electric seat heater for the front left seat 

  • 871 - Electric seat heater for the front right seat 

• Displaying just under 34,500 miles at the time of listing, which is reported to be original by the current owner 

Features 

• Orthopedic seat backs 

• Power steering 

• Fog lights  

• Power disc brakes   

• Door-mounted map pockets   

• Reclining bucket seats  

• Adjustable headrests  

• Tachometer  

• Locking glove box  

• Dual sun visors with a passenger-side vanity mirror  

• Fully carpeted trunk  

• Cruise control 

• Remote-control outside mirror on the right side 

• Anatomically designed seats with steel and coil spring construction 

• Lockable glove compartment 

• Convenience lights 

Known Imperfections 

• Cracked dashboard 

• Soft top rear side windows wrinkled and pulling out of the top 

• Paint imperfections 

• Discolored seat covers 

• The driver’s seat has a tear, which was filled 

• The climate control blower motor constantly runs  

Included 

• First aid kit 

• Tool kit 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL purchased the car in August 2023. They report that the car was in long-term storage inside at the time of purchase.