PRICE REDUCED!!! $17,000 When one thinks of Mercedes-Benz autos,
automatically the vision settles on engineering excellence, classic
subtle styling, a high degree of luxury, and great performance and
drivability. Over time it would be hard to imagine any other car
maker holding the premier spot in the personal luxury performance
car market. Beginning with the introduction of the incomparable
300SL of the mid-fifties, to its baby brother the 190SL of the late
fifties and early sixties, there has been a steady evolution of
ever improving versions, each adding new levels of sophistication,
elegance, and performance. In 1972, the M-B 450SL W107 became the
replacement for the wildly popular 230/250/280SL series W114. It
ran through 1980 with an annual production averaging about 6,000
vehicles per year. Initial improvements included an overhead cam
4.5L V8, 4-wheel disk brakes, fully independent suspension, and
fuel injection. While the SL was a convertible, one important
option was a removeable hard top. The 1979 model produced 180 HP
and 220 lb/ft of torque giving a great performance profile. Care
for the driver and passenger came in the form of many standard
features such as climate control and leather interior. Eastern
Shore Classic Cars is excited to offer this 1979 Mercedes-Benz
450SL for sale. It is an amazing example of this great automobile.
The current owner purchased this car from the second owner in 2013
showing approximately 39000 miles. That owner (a friend) held the
car from 2000 - 2013. He purchased it from Mercedes of Naples,
Florida. It was the daily driver of the franchise owner's wife and
was maintained exclusively by the dealer. During its "current
life," it has been driven sparingly - trips to get ice cream; short
outings into the Connecticut country side. Just pure pleasure
driving. There are other examples of this car out there, but very
few have received the love and care that has been lavished on this
one. Now at approximately 44,000 miles on the clock, it certainly
fits the category of a low mileage, meticulously maintained driver
that will hold its own at any local show. Recent maintenance
includes new tires and top installed just as Covid shut us all
down. As things have opened up for more regular use, it has been
treated to new brakes, a 4-wheel alignment, wheel bearings checked
and repacked, oil change, complete under hood inspection. The
original paint is virtually flawless; the original interior shows
no wear or damage, and the bright work sparkles. In 1978 Mercedes
introduced all aluminum 14'' wheels. This car is equipped with
M-B's spectacular optional chrome wire wheels. They are in
excellent condition with no signs or corrosion or deterioration.
The air blows cold; the gauges all work; the radio plays as it
should. It comes with the optional removable hard top (see pictures
with and without top). A portable storage stand for the hard top is
included. Driving this car is one of life's little pleasures. On
one hand it is a boulevard cruiser that catches everyone's
attention - sedate, smooth, quiet. Yet, when called on, it delivers
exciting performance and handling as only a Mercedes can. While the
owner does not have to sell at this point, age and health issues
have caused him to use it less and less. It is time for it to be
enjoyed by a new keeper, someone who will love it and maintain it
as he has. As with any significant purchase, it is highly
recommended that the prospective buyer or a well-qualified and
trusted representative inspect the car in person. It is being sold
on a bill of sale (CT does not issue titles for cars that are over
20 years old), as is where is with no warranty offered or implied.
Come drive it away for $17,000. CAR IS LOCATED IN MADISON, CT For
further information please email, text or phone: Harvey Wooding
Eastern Shore Classic Cars LLC Redding, CT 06896 Email:
[email protected] Text/phone: 203-482-40