1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

This 84K-mile 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is powered by a 4.5L V8 engine with Bosch fuel injection backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission. Features include a new black soft top, a removable body-color hardtop, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, power 4-wheel disc brakes, and an aftermarket Aiwa cassette stereo and CD changer. Recent maintenance includes a 4-wheel alignment and the replacement of the air filter element, spark plugs, steering arm bushings, brake fluid, fuel pump, and more. This Anthracite Gray Metallic 450SL with a red leather interior is available now and comes with service receipts, an owner's manual, factory books, and a clear District Of Columbia, Washington DC title in the seller's name.

The body of this Mercedes convertible is finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic and features a removable body-color hardtop, a new black cloth soft top, red and white side accent stripes, chrome mirror caps, U.S.-spec lights and chrome bumpers, fog lights, chrome wheel arch moldings, and a trunk-mounted third brake light.

A set of 14-inch chrome Bundt wheels are wrapped in 205/70/R14 UNIROYAL Tiger Paw AWP II radial tires.

The bucket seats are upholstered in red leather with matching hard boot trim and door panels, while red carpeting covers the cabin floor. Features include woodgrain accents, a center console with an automatic transmission shifter, an aftermarket Aiwa cassette stereo and CD changer with a power antenna, aftermarket speakers, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows. According to the seller, the seat frames have been reinforced and new springs and padding have been installed.

A 160-mph speedometer, 7K-rpm tachometer with an integrated analog clock, and gauges for the coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure are mounted in a black factory panel behind the steering wheel.

The power is provided by a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V8 engine with Bosch fuel injection and processed by a 3-speed automatic transmission. When new, the engine produced 180 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. According to the seller, recent service includes an oil change, fuel treatment, and the replacement of the battery, air filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, fuel pump and check valve, fuel accumulator, and fuel hose.

Factory-equipped with independent front and rear suspension and 4-wheel power disc brakes, this Mercedes has recently been serviced with a 4-wheel alignment and new steering arm bushings, exhaust pipe, and brake fluid.

The seller will include service receipts, an owner's manual, and factory books as part of the sale.