This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was sold new by Stahl Motor Company in Monterey, California where it remained under service more than a decade after the first owner purchased it. The SL is finished in Midnight Blue (904) over a Bamboo Leather (204) interior. 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 navy blue soft top, automatic antenna, Bosch fog lights, original Becker head unit, R134-converted 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. This 450SL has been under the selling dealer’s care since 2022 and only 33k original miles are noted on the odometer. Included in the sale is an original tool kit, 2 keys, partial service records, and a clean MIssouri title in the selling dealer’s name.
The body is finished in Midnight Blue (904) and wears North American spec bumpers, headlamps, and tail lamps. The seller notes the body received a repaint under previous ownership. The condition of the repaint is good with some small fisheyes and scratches mentioned. The brightwork is complete along with glass and trim. Exterior features include a matching removable hardtop, a folding navy blue 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 Uniroyal tires measuring 205/70 all around. The tires show some cracking in between the treads. Painted center caps are shown on each wheel. A matching spare is included in the trunk along with the original tool kit.
The cabin is finished in Bamboo Leather (204) and accented by Zebrano veneer on the dash and console. Amenities include an original Becker Europa II head unit, air conditioning, Tempomat Cruise Control, electric front windows, power locks, a heated rear windowpane for the hardtop, and an ashtray with lighter. Detailed photos of the cabin can be seen in the gallery.
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 33k 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The fuel-injected 4.5L SOHC V8 originally made 180 horsepower for the US market with power routed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. A stamped service booklet is included in the sale along with complete factory literature.
This 450SL shows 33k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the selling dealer in Missouri with factory literature, 2 factory keys, service records, a service booklet, and a clean Missouri title.
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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. While 560SL's have recently jumped in value, the 1970's cars should be paid close attention for their unique color palettes, classic seating position, and nostalgia-inducing climate control and cabin design. 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.
While prices for low-mile 560SL examples have skyrocketed in recent years, the 380SL & 450SL variants have remained comparatively affordable while offering virtually all of the ownership enjoyment of their larger displacement brethren. This specific example appears lovingly refurbished and cared for. The options on this one make it appealing and combined with the colors, it looks like a home run.
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