Hello All!  Welcome to the last day / final hours of the auction.  We are available for any last minute questions and can assist in transport options if needed.  This 1979 450SL is a great example in an era where the R107 saw huge improvements and still offers tremendous value for exceptional build quality.  Having been well looked after and cared for over several decades with excellent preservation and little UV damage and no corrosion this one has high appeal.  All the service documents were uploaded and it is a true 2 owner lifetime car on the west coast.  Thank you!

@ilovebigtoys No these decades old analog cell phones don’t work on the latest digital 5G networks today.  Definitely cool nostalgic feel.  Win the car and you’ll have the option to remove it.  Minimally invasive.  We left it alone.  Thank you!

Thanks @thembmarket for uploading those MB service booklet records. 
Hello All please review at your own leisure the records uploaded that go along with this car (MB service booklet).  Looks like we have very steady and consistent dealer services from the original ownership.  A quick note this car had 2 owners lifetime (not including our business acquisition from owner 2).  So fully documented vehicle again 2 owners since 1979.  
I hope ya’ll are having a great weekend and you do get a chance to consider this highly preserved excellent condition 450SL!  Of course reach out direct for deeper discussion and please bid with confidence!

Hello Everybody!  Wanted to check in with less than a week to go on this beautiful 450SL!  It’s not easy to find these older 107s produced in the 1970s vs the newer 560, 380 USA examples.  They are Older cars usually by more than a decade and quite simply far less are on the road for several reasons.  
The 1970s brought us interesting colors not found in the more down the middle palette of the 1980s and 90s.  All the greens, yellows oranges and variations of blues were plentiful and certainly period correct.  This fine example comes in Brilliant Red and exudes such style and presence.  The contrasting black leather interior is sumptuous and still smells like a Stuttgart leather factory with the original excellent condition skins.  The original dash has zero cracks and is in perfect condition (find it these days).  Excellent carpet, wood and door cards.  Original Becker in working condition with good sound.  We replaced the older Michelins with new correctly sized Hankook tires that were mounted and balanced and ride wonderful.
The Mercedes original issue black soft top is in excellent shape.  The interior clearly shows a vehicle that’s been garaged its entire life.
  Overall this is a fantastic example we love and hope the next enthusiast appreciates it the same.  Please make sure to review the underside pics and wheels off and note how clean it is suffering from no weather or outside elements.  Feel free to reach out direct with any questions.  Bid with confidence and thank you all for the bids thus far!  

Hi and welcome to the auction friends and Mercedes enthusiasts!  We are very excited to present this 1979 450SL in Brilliant Red over black leather!  She is a superb example with documented service history, beautiful paint, a highly preserved interior and wonderful drive quality as one would expect an original 65k mile 450SL would operate like.  We just installed new tires and the original MB black soft top is in excellent shape.  Turn on the original Becker radio and crank on your favorite 70s disco era song or your latest pop or hip hop beat and it will sound just like 1979 clear new audio with that working original head unit and speakers.  
As usual Don’t hesitate to reach out for further deep dive questions we will be here all auction cycle and bid with confidence this is a really nice 450!  Thank you.