1979 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SEL 6.9

OVERVIEW

This 1979 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 is powered by a fuel-injected 6.8-liter V8 engine backed by a three-speed automatic transmission. Power features include the steering, brakes, windows, locks, and sunroof. Additional features include a hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension system, European-spec bumpers and lights, a Concord AM/FM/cassette stereo, and bucket seats. Finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic over a black leather interior, this W116 S-Class is available now and comes from the selling dealer with a tool roll, original purchase documentation, an owner's manual, importation paperwork, 44 years of service records, and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The exterior reportedly wears the original factory-applied Anthracite Grey Metallic (code 172) paint. The paint on the left fender and the left quarter panel has been touched up. Features include European lights and split chrome bumpers, dual rearview mirrors with chrome caps, side impact trim, rocker moldings, and a power antenna. A walk-around video can be seen below.

EXTERIOR WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15-inch Centra alloy wheels is wrapped in 225/60R15 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The front bucket seats and the rear seat are upholstered in black leather. Power features include the steering, brakes, windows, seats, locks, and sunroof. Additional features include a center console with a storage compartment and a three-speed automatic transmission shifter, woodgrain trim, air conditioning, and a Concord AM/FM/cassette stereo.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 260-kph speedometer, a 7K-rpm tachometer with an integrated clock, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 263,394 kilometers (163,665 miles), which the selling dealer states is accurate.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a fuel-injected M100 6.8-liter V8 engine and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Mercedes was factory-equipped with a four-wheel independent hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension system and a rear drive axle. The selling dealer states that the suspension was refurbished in 2023. Braking is provided by four-wheel discs. A full-length exhaust system exits through a pair of outlets at the rear.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The selling dealer will include documentation from the original purchase, U.S. importation paperwork, 44 years of service records, a tool roll, and an owner's manual as part of the sale.