1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The R107‑generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class stands as one of the brand’s most recognizable grand tourers—celebrated for its elegant design, robust engineering, and smooth V8 performance. Produced from 1971 to 1989, the 450SL represents the early and highly sought-after era of the model, powered by the 4.5‑liter M117 V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Known for exceptional durability and timeless styling, well-preserved examples have become increasingly collectible.

This 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, finished in rare Maple Yellow over Tobacco interior, shows approximately 55,600 miles, which the seller believes to be correct. It features a dark brown soft top and a factory color‑matched Maple Yellow hardtop, which remains stored in a factory protective cover. The seller notes that the car belonged to her late husband and has been recently serviced with an oil change, freon recharge, and a new battery.

This 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is now offered at no reserve with a color-matched factory hardtop, service and inspection records since 2012, factory manuals and literature, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Rare factory color 450SL showing 55,600 miles (TMU)

• Finished in Maple Yellow paint over Tobacco leather interior

• Dark brown soft top and color‑matched hardtop with factory storage cover

• Powered by a fuel-injected 4.5L M117 V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission

• Service records since 2012 included

Factory Equipment

• 2‑speed windshield wipers with 5‑second interval and mist control

• Power-assisted steering and four-wheel disc brakes

• Automatic antenna with selective height adjustment

• Electrically heated rear window (on hardtop)

• Fully independent suspension

• Automatic climate control

• Central locking system

• Quartz chronometer

• Halogen fog lamps

• Power windows

• Cruise control

• Alloy wheels

• Tinted glass

Modifications

• Air-conditioning system converted to R134a refrigerant

• Aftermarket stereo head-unit (OEM Becker Mexico radio included)

Servicing & Documentation

• Service records since 2012 included (see "Additional documents" section)

• The seller notes that her late husband maintained the car regularly. Documented service and inspection history includes, but is not limited to:

• 2025:

  • R134a air-conditioning recharge

  • Oil and oil filter change

  • New battery installed

• November 2021:

  • Replaced battery; performed charging‑system diagnostic

  • Completed Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection

    • All items passed and odometer recorded at 55,306 miles

• September 2020:

  • Repaired oil leak at drain plug

• January 2020:

  • Replaced master cylinder and performed related brake system labor

  • Full‑synthetic oil & filter change; disposal and shop materials

  • Completed Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection

    • All items passed and odometer recorded at 55,031 miles

Known Imperfections

• Dealer inspection noted a new steering rack and/or steering components require attention

• Brown duct tape applied to the driver's side headliner of the hardtop

• Driver side window inoperable (stuck partially open)

• Imperfections consistent with age and mileage (see photo gallery)

Ownership History

From the seller: “The owner passed away and family members have chosen to offer the car for sale.”

Included

• Color‑matched removable hardtop with original cover

• Owner's manual and original literature

• 1977 original dealer window sticker

• Headrests (currently uninstalled)

• OEM Becker Mexico radio

• Sheepskin seat covers

• Factory toolkit

• First aid kit

• Spare tire