1973 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SL ROADSTER

OVERVIEW

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is powered by a 4.5L V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Byzantine Gold Metallic over a Palomino leather interior, this classic is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, service manual, receipts, hardtop rack, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Maintained and garage-kept by the seller for 10 years
• Power options include windows, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes
• Heater 

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Maryland

EXTERIOR

• Byzantine Gold Metallic paint 
• Color-matched removable hardtop 
• Dual chrome side mirrors 

Updates

• New antenna mast installed in 2016

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch stock wheels 
• 205/75 Uniroyal radial tires 

Updates

• New tires installed in 2014

INTERIOR

• Palomino leather upholstery 
• Bucket seats 
• Center console with automatic shifter 
• Air conditioning (inop) 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering 
• Factory AM/FM stereo 
• Fire extinguisher 

Updates

• New headrest, seat chrome replaced, and replaced the speaker in 2016

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage 
• Odometer shows 127,273 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 4.5L SOHC V8 
  • 222 horsepower 
  • 278 lb-ft of torque 
  • Bosch fuel injection 

Transmission

• Three-speed automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• New air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, rotor, and cap 
• Fuel pump and injector points of distributor were replaced in April 2023
• New battery installed in October 2022
• Transmission was replaced in 1994

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• 3.07 gears 
• Power four-wheel disc brakes 
• Dual-exit single exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• Fixed alignment and steering linkage in September 2023
• Brake system, calipers, rotors, and brake pads were replaced in April 2023
• Brake fluid was replaced in 2016
• An alignment was performed in 2014
• Steering linkage fixed and the steering gear was replaced in 2014

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Surface corrosion is visible on the undercarriage components 
• Some rust is visible on the driver-side wheel well 
• Air conditioning system is inoperable  
• Door panel damage 
• Soft top cover is loose 
• Arm rest is missing but included with purchase
• Small crack seen in the plastic window of the soft top 
• Age-related wear on interior surfaces
• Ding seen on the driver-side fender
• Other cosmetic blemishes as seen in the photos 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Owner's manual
• Service manual
• Receipts 
• Hardtop rack