This 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is a two-owner example featuring records since 1990 and current registration in New Jersey. The roadster is finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) over a Blue Leather interior, and power is provided by a 4.5L V8 engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional features include a matching removable hardtop, folding blue soft top, automatic antenna, fog lights, original Becker head unit, air conditioning, cruise control, electric front windows, power locks, heated rear windowpane, and OEM 14” bundt wheels. The second owner has added approximately 2,800 miles under their ownership and will include records since 1990 in the sale. In January of 2023 the car received a complete tune up, a comprehensive fluid flush, new filters, new hoses, and new belts. The A/C has been converted to R134. This 450SL shows 43k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the seller with factory literature, a hardtop stand, 2 factory keys, service records, and a clean New Jersey title.
The body is finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and wears North American spec bumpers, headlamps, and tail lamps. The brightwork appears to be complete along with glass and trim. Exterior features include a matching removable hardtop, a folding blue soft top, automatic antenna, fog lights, and chrome mirror caps. The paint is reportedly original and shows minor rock chips on the nose with no other blemishes noted. Photos of the car with the top down and soft top up are provided.
The OEM 14” bundt wheels are wrapped in Hankook tires measuring 205/75 all around with 2021 date codes shown. Painted center caps are shown on each wheel.
The cabin is finished in Blue Leather and accented by black textured trim on the dash and console. Amenities include an original Becker head unit with cassette function, air conditioning, Tempomat Cruise Control, electric front windows, power locks, a heated rear windowpane, and a spare tire in the trunk with an original tool kit included. The seats show some wear and creasing with no tears or rips present. A spilt in the dashboard has been repaired.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation with an 160-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 43k 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The fuel-injected 4.5L SOHC V8 originally made 180 horsepower for the US market with power routed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. In January of 2023 the car received a complete tune up, a comprehensive fluid flush, new filters, new hoses, and new belts. The A/C has been converted to R134.
This 450SL shows 43k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the selling dealer in Connecticut with factory literature, a hardtop stand, 2 factory keys, service records, and a clean New Jersey title.
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17 Comments
I hope you enjoy it @bernon$12,250 bid placed by @Bernon
$12,000 bid placed by @Kofg
$11,250 bid placed by @Bernon
$11,000 bid placed by @Kofg
$10,350 bid placed by @Bernon
@Ilovebigtoys Updated video of cold start and engine idle. And photos of floor boards and carpeted floor pieces@Tedsbenz The photos of floor boards and updated video of cold start are being uploaded. Carfax doesn’t have records on vehicles earlier than 1981. Like you wagon , this car comes with all service records past and present. Paint appears to be originalAre you bidding TedBenz or just writing to get attention. If you are not bidding your questions don’t matter.And kudos to the site they really did the best they could to help me and they didn’t even have to. I will 100% recommend and be a member. Tedbenz looking out for this community that has become my communityAlso, very important any of the panels roof anywhere been repainted?Is there any rust on this car anywhere? The frame the floorboards? Any proof of the mileage Carfax report? Why was the video taken of the cold start at 100 degrees@Kofg Thank you for your confidence and your bid@Ilovebigtoys First thank you for you confidence in placing your bid on this amazing 450SL. With regards to your comment, on Tedsbenz, and I will comment lightly, he saw the car on this site. He didn’t purchase the car through MbMarket. After reviewing the matter, including all private messages and emails with him, It is apparent, that he’s not happy with the color of the car, now seeing it in person. His public comments are uncalled for and highly in appropriate. I will continue to work with him to resolve the matter amicably$10,100 bid placed by @Kofg
$9,077 bid placed by @Ilovebigtoys
I rarely involve myself in dialogues like these, but this time i feel like it is prudent:: I am sorry to see comments like the ones posted below. Obviously this is an individual purchase/transaction that should be resolved as such. Until there is a legal outcome such comments exposes the individual posting them to legal responsibility for publicly bashing somebody without legal proof. I do agree that some times a buyer might not get exactly what it seems like on pictures. This is where the “buyer be ware” comes in. If in doubt use a local appraiser or go see the vehicle in person unless you can send an agent on your behalf. I have experienced a similar situation as “Tedsbenz” is posting when buying a 1974 BMW 2002 back in 2017. What I received was “wreck” and nowhere close to my expectations from the posting on eBay. With limited or no recourse with a risk of very high legal costs if pursuing seller, I decided on a frame off restoration since the frame was straight. I made my loss a Win for me! So my advice is to look for a positive way of handling you situation. Just saying!$8,700 bid placed by @Kofg
$7,777 bid placed by @Ilovebigtoys
@Kofg Andy the entire MbMarket community: I apologize for the outlandish comments from tedsbenz. I can assure you and welcome you and anyone else interested in this current auction , that the photos posted are real and clearly represents the car in its entirety. I welcome anyone who wants to come see the car in person , or wants to private message me to discuss the car. Thank you$4,900 bid placed by @Kofg
@tedsbenz what exactly was the issue with the vehicle you purchased? Was the video the same as this?$4,500 bid placed by @JacksFolly
Look at the cold start video he did the same thing to me. It start at 100 degrees not from coldBuyers beware$3,500 bid placed by @Kofg
@classicsurvivors Cold start video posted@classicsurvivors Will be happy to do soCan you please post a cold start video ? Thank you in advance.