1973 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SL

OVERVIEW

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has been with the seller since 1989 and is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power steering, power brakes, a newer air conditioning system, power windows, a Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo, a Zender body kit, and Ronal wheels. Finished in white and equipped with a black convertible top over a saddle leather interior, this garage-kept R107 SL is available now and comes with service records, a body-color hardtop, a car cover, a Haynes manual, a Blaupunkt manual, and a clear Arizona title in the seller's name.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The exterior was modified and refinished in white in 1989. Features include a color-matched Zender ground effects kit, a body-color grille, Euro-spec headlights and front turn signals, and color-keyed windshield wipers, windshield trim, and mirror caps. Additional features include fog lights, a power antenna, a black convertible top with a three-panel plastic rear window, a third brake light, and Euro-spec taillights.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of white 16-inch Ronal R9 Penta wheels with polished lips is wrapped in 225/55 Pirelli P6 radial tires that were installed in 2012. The seller states that no spare tire is included.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The seller states that the interior was modified in 1989. The bucket seats are upholstered in saddle leather. Features include power steering, brakes, and windows; a center console with an automatic transmission shifter; and a Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo. The seller states the air conditioning system was replaced in 2006.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 160-mph speedometer, a 7K-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, temperature, and oil pressure are located ahead of the driver. With 10,000 miles added during current ownership, the odometer reads 92,788 miles, which the seller reports to be accurate.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 4.5-liter V8 and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission, both of which are reportedly original. Cylinder head leaks were repaired in 2007. A new battery was installed in October 2021. The seller recommends that all fluids be changed.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Mercedes was factory-equipped with a four-wheel independent suspension and a rear drive axle. Braking is provided by power four-wheel discs. According to the seller, the rear differential, transmission, and steering box were resealed in 2006 and the exhaust system was replaced in 2007.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

According to the seller, before they purchased this vehicle in 1989, it was stolen, then recovered by the FBI. The seller will include all service records during ownership, a body-color hardtop, a car cover, a Haynes manual, and a Blaupunkt manual as part of the sale.