1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

OVERVIEW

This two-owner 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 engine backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power steering and brakes, air conditioning with an R-134a conversion, a convertible top, a removable body-color hard top, a Sony AM/FM/CD stereo, and power windows. Finished in Astral Silver with a black folding top over a slate blue leather interior, this garage-kept R107 SL is available now and comes from the selling dealer with three keys, owner's booklets, service records, and a clear Oregon title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The exterior is finished in Astral Silver and features chrome bumpers with black ends and impact guards, a chrome grille, U.S.-spec headlights, bodyside trim with black impacts strips, chrome mirror caps, a black convertible top with a plastic rear window, a removable color-keyed hard top, a power antenna, and U.S.-spec taillights. The selling dealer reports this car has received minor touch-ups.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 14-inch Bundt aluminum wheels is wrapped in new 205/70 Ironman GR 906 radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The bucket seats and door panels are upholstered in slate blue leather. Features include gray carpeting; power steering, brakes, and windows; a center console with an automatic shifter and woodgrain trim; a gray dashboard with woodgrain trim; air conditioning; a Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with a remote; and a tilt steering column. According to the selling dealer, the heater control valve is new and the recharged air conditioning system has a rebuilt compressor and has been converted to R-134a refrigerant.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

An 85-mph speedometer, a 7K-rpm tachometer with an integrated clock, and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 88K miles but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is supplied by a fuel-injected 4.5-liter V8 engine and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. A driving video is available for viewing below.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Mercedes was factory-equipped with independent front suspension and a diagonal swing rear axle. Power discs provide braking. The front wheel bearings have been replaced. Additional photos of the undercarriage can be seen in the carousel to the right.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The selling dealer will include three keys, owner's booklets, California VIN inspection, current California smog certificate, and service records with the sale of the vehicle.