1980 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

450SL Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

Gasoline

My wife draws the limit at 4 cars. As such you have an opportunity to get one of my treasures for a steal. This is your opportunity to own a Vintage Mercedes. It is very well maintained 1980 450 S land is the perfect combination of old world luxury and universal appeal. Fast competent luxurious stylish and built like a Panzer tank they are the choice of many classic car collectors who like to both show their cars and drive them on a weekend getaways. With less than 160K sunny day miles on its original powertrain this rock solid 450 SL is about as close to driving a brand new 32 year old luxury car as you can get. When it was made in 1980 it was the pinnacle of luxury and high performance that represents a class and style unmatched even today with its elegant lines. If you're one of those Daimler diehards who's looking for the ultimate old school Merc this 450 SL is an incredible find! This 1980 Mercedes 450 SL is an exceptionally well-maintained classic. Its subdued Charcoal paint carries just the right amount of refinement worthy of a Mercedes badge and looking at its solid flanks there's no question it was constructed with some damned fine workmanship. Fit finish and panel gaps are exactly what you would expect from a vintage car with the three-pointed star on its nose. For a car that is almost 32 years old has been driven steadily as a weekend car the entire time and has never been fully restored this 450 SL is simply remarkable! Like most vintage Mercedes this 450 SLs styling is brilliantly executed with straight sharp edged proportions which recall the days when automakers didn't have to worry about wringing the efficiency out of every single drop of gasoline. At the front of the car a traditional over-sized and chrome trimmed SL grille cages a large chrome Mercedes emblem between four pristine headlights and two bright marker lights. Below that grille a showroom fresh freestanding bumper hangs familiar chrome trimmed driving lights inside of clear turn signals; and behind that grille a sculpted hood wears a traditional chrome Mercedes-Benz badge in front of stainless windshield washers. Behind the hood crystal clear factory glass sits inside of excellent stainless trim which hooks to either a black cloth top to keep out summer rain or an optional Charcoal accessory hard top to mount a heavier assault on nasty winter elements. The soft top side windows both need replacement as well as the rear hardtop glass. The price has been significantly reduced to account for these items. At the sides of the car laser straight body moldings parallel both finned rockers which wear dent-free stainless edge guards and classy looking pin stripes which display no fragmenting or peeling. In the middle of the doors slick chrome handles add form to function and at the top of the doors factory fresh chrome mirrors look good and work better. At the back of the car pristine tri-color taillights ride above a second freestanding chrome bumper and fresh chrome Mercedes trunk emblems complement both a chrome power antenna and subtle chrome trunk trim. Lift the long hood and you'll find a lot of advanced technology that allows this 450 SL to provide smooth and powerful acceleration which almost defies the laws of early 1980s automotive physics. Its silky and quiet fuel injected V8 delivers enough grunt to make the car feel much lighter than it actually is at autobahn speeds. It’s meant for long haul cruising at top speeds. Take it out on the road fully pressurize the electronic fuel injectors with a stomp of your right foot and the M117s restrained power quickly glides this rock solid Mercedes up to triple digit speeds in no time flat. The big motor is smooth powerful accelerates well in any gear and has plenty of torque at any given speed or time. Cosmetically everything here looks like a well preserved 32 year old car with on very close inspection only the hints of that age with a few minor rust bubbles on the driver door and right quarter panel that aren’t apparent except under close inspection At the bottom of the car 100% original floorpans are covered in thick original undercoating which is still fighting rust producing moisture over three decades after it left the showroom. And everything from the brake hoses and exhaust system to the fuel tank and fuel lines looks to be in good working order with the exception of the odometer which stopped this last summer after a few more miles have been added since. Under those floors rock solid Mercedes engineering provides a luxurious ride that while not too firm also doesn't feel like a traditional luxury barge. One squeeze of the throttle and the 3-speed automatic transmission seamlessly and steadily sends power to tall 3.46 gears which quickly set you on your way. The car's original double A-arm front and coil spring rear suspension keeps body roll in check and well balanced 4-wheel disc brakes provide reliable drama-free stops from virtually any speed. On the outside of those disc brakes spotless 14 inch painted steel wheels present a like-new appearance and wear 205/75. In addition, there are four extra rims. A solid convertible like this cool Mercedes can turn even the most monotonous drives into fun open-air adventures. And thanks to their combination of summertime sun and stiff structure it's no wonder these cars were and still remain one of the most popular hobby Mercedes of all time. Inside this well-mannered 450 SL is Teutonic luxury at its finest. Soft perforated leather buckets are supremely comfortable and look great in their classic Saddle tint and do show some wear but well under that expected for being 32 years old. In front of those seats crystal clear gauges are laid out in the typical Mercedes fashion of three binnacles with simple dials and lighted pointers. Behind those gauges a straight and fresh Saddle dash is trimmed in wood features a retrofitted pioneer CD player and flows into a great looking wood topped console. Inside the console the cars simple black shifter sits between a vertically oriented climate control system and switches for standard power windows. Below the console great looking Saddle carpet presents much much better than its age would suggest and at the sides of the seats well-padded Saddle door panels feature great looking chrome trim and perfectly functional chrome door handles. In front of the driver a familiar black Mercedes branded steering wheel provides an excellent connection to the road while still maintaining a luxury car feel. And below the convertible boot a fully carpeted trunk has enough room to stash a couple of sets of golf clubs. Included with the sales is the cars original owner's manual original accessory books and original warranty card. Both luxurious and capable this 1980 Mercedes 450 SL is a substantial roadster that has been expertly maintained throughout its entire existence. Thanks to the SLs reputation for excellent engineering Mercedes-Benz sells every one they build year after year and vintage examples like this 80 enjoy a large group of dedicated fans. If you're looking for a great cruiser that when it comes to power and performance is a genuine iron fist in a silk glove you simply can't go wrong with a this slick 450 SL! $5,900