This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was sold new by Precision MotorCars Mercedes-Benz in Tampa, FL on December 5, 1979 and has spent time in Florida, Texas, and California since new. Finished in English Red (504) over Palomino Leather (234), power is provided by a 4.5L V8 engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional features include a paint-matched removable hardtop, folding black soft top, automatic antenna, Bosch fog lights, original Becker head unit, air conditioning, cruise control, electric front windows, central locks, and OEM 14” bundt wheels. A stamped service booklet is included in the sale along with complete factory literature. Extensive service in preparation for the sale included an updated climate control servo unit, cruise control module, rebuilt steering box, spark plugs/connectors, new tires, new shocks, engine and transmission mounts, timing chain and tensioners, electronic climate control update, sway bar links, and more. This 450SL shows 70k miles and is offered by the selling dealer with 3 keys, partial service records, the owner's manual, and a clean Florida title.
The body is finished in English Red (504) and wears North American spec bumpers, headlamps, and tail lamps. The seller notes the body and paint to be in excellent condition with detailed photos in the gallery. The brightwork is complete along with glass and trim. Exterior features include a matching removable hardtop, a folding black soft top, automatic antenna, fog lights, and chrome mirror caps. Photos of the car with the top down, soft top up, and hardtop mounted are provided.
The OEM 14” bundt wheels are wrapped in new Hankook Kinergy ST tires measuring 205/70 all around with 2023 date codes. Original painted center caps are installed and no blemishes are noted on the wheels. A matching spare is included in the trunk. New shocks and sway bar links have been recently installed.
The cabin is finished in Palomino Leather (234) and accented by Zebrano veneer on the dash and center console. Amenities include an original Becker Europa II head unit, air conditioning, cruise control, electric front windows, power locks, and a heated rear windowpane for the hardtop. The interior has been fully restored under previous ownership and detailed photos of the cabin can be seen in the gallery.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation with an 85-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and an analog clock. Additional auxiliary gauges include fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The six-digit analog odometer indicates 70k original miles.
The fuel-injected 4.5L SOHC V8 originally made 180 horsepower for the US market with power routed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. The service booklet shows 5 entries from 17,671 miles on 6/7/83 through 23,363 miles on 9/11/84. Extensive service in preparation for the sale included an updated climate control servo unit, cruise control module, rebuilt steering box, spark plugs/connectors, new tires, new shocks, engine and transmission mounts, a new exhaust, timing chain and tensioners, electronic climate control update, and sway bar links.
This 450SL shows 70k miles and is offered by the selling dealer with 3 keys, partial service records, the owner's manual, and a clean Florida title.
The R107 is one of Mercedes’ best known and longest living chassis designs. Introduced for the 1972 model year, the R107 was in continuous production for 17 years until 1989 when the last 560SL was produced. While the R107 underwent several powertrain changes and minor cosmetic updates, the platform remained largely unchanged throughout the run making it one of the most iconic MBs of all time. These long nose roadsters elicit immediate nostalgic reactions and offer tremendous driving enjoyment compared to their successors. This specific example is one of the best looking 450SL's we've seen and seems to be a perfect candidate for a weekend driver or recreational show-goer. The car has been fully sorted in preparation for the sale and extensive service included a new timing chain and tensioners. Given the extrodinarily nice condition, recent service, and rare English Red paint on this R107, it looks like a home run to us.
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Beautiful car, good luck.$4,500 bid placed by @LAman