This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was purchased by the seller approximately 11 years ago with current Virginia registration noted and 146k miles shown on the odometer (TMU). The roadster is finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) over a Red Leather (207) interior, and power is provided by a 4.5L V8 engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional features include an original Anthracite (172) removable hardtop, folding black 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. Records accompany the car dating back to 1991 and the most recent service noted was in March of 2025. This 450SL is now offered by the seller with factory literature, a hardtop stand, 2 factory keys, service records, and a clean Virginia 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 Anthracite (172) removable hardtop, a folding black soft top, automatic antenna, fog lights, and chrome mirror caps. The nose of the car shows minor rock chips and the driver’s door was repainted due to a scratch. The seller also notes some corrosion on the decklid and left fender near the headlamp. 

The OEM 14” bundt wheels are wrapped in Goodride tires measuring 205/75 all around. Painted center caps are shown on each wheel. 

The cabin is finished in Red Leather (207) and accented by red 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 light wear and creasing with no tears or rips present. The seller notes the wipers and A/C to be inoperable. 

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 146k miles. The odometer has been repaired previously and should be regarded as TMU. 

The fuel-injected 4.5L SOHC V8 originally made 180 horsepower for the US market with power routed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. Records accompany the car dating back to 1991 and the most recent service noted was in March of 2025. This 450SL is now offered by the seller with factory literature, a hardtop stand, 2 factory keys, service records, and a clean Virginia title.

This 450SL is now offered by the seller with factory literature, a hardtop stand, 2 factory keys, service records, and a clean Virginia title.