1979 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SL ROADSTER
1979 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SL ROADSTER
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Location:
Houston, Texas 77045
Seller:
Engine:
4.5L V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
157,101 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
10704412055044
Lot Number:
79044088
Location:
Houston, Texas 77045
Seller:
Engine:
4.5L V8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
157,101 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
10704412055044
Lot Number:
79044088
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OVERVIEW
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is powered by a 4.5L V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Pale Yellow over a tan leather interior, this R107 is now offered by the selling dealer with an owner's manual, color-matched removable hardtop, and clear title.
Highlights
- One owner for the last 30 years
- Power options include antenna, windows, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes
- Four-wheel independent suspension
Ownership History
- Offered by a private seller
- Current location: Texas
EXTERIOR
- Pale Yellow paint
- Color-matched removable hardtop
- Black convertible top
- Power antenna
- Dual adjustable side mirrors
- Chrome mirror caps
- Chrome bumpers with guards
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 14-inch stock wheels
- Mercedes-Benz wheel covers
- 205/70 Westlake Foray radial tires
Updates
- New tires
INTERIOR
- Tan leather upholstery
- Woodgrain trim
- Bucket seats
- Center console with automatic shifter
- Air conditioning (inop)
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Aftermarket Alpine stereo (inop)
- AM/FM
- CD player
- SiriusXM capable
- USB
- Auxiliary
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 160-mph speedometer
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure
- Temperature
- Clock
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 157,101 miles
- Title reads mileage-exempt
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 4.5L V8
- 180 horsepower
- 220 lb-ft of torque
- Bosch fuel injection
Transmission
- Three-speed automatic
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- 3.06 gears
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Four-wheel power disc brakes
- Single-exit exhaust system
Service History Highlights
- Hanging rear muffler support added and a bushing was replaced in October 2025
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Surface rust is visible on the undercarriage components
- Paint bubble seen on hood
- One mismatched wheel
- Matching wheel in spare tire well included in sale
- Air conditioning system is inoperable
- Hood insulation damaged
- Center console material is cracked near the hazard switch
- Patina and cosmetic blemishes seen on the exterior as shown in photos
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Owner's manual
- Color-matched removable hardtop
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