1979 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series

450SLC

4.5 liter

10702412027813

Clear

Gasoline

1979 Mercedes Benz 450SLC Sport Coupe 1979 Mercedes 450SLC Sports Coupe. This is a very cool looking car. It has 88,000 miles and has had a recent paint job. The front seats has new leather. Carpets are all good. Wheels are like brand new and tires are basically brand new (2,000 miles). There was some body work done before the paint job. Some metal was cut out and replaced if the rust was starting to go through and some fiberglass was added in a few spots where rust started but hadn't gone through. The lower fender skirts were added on each side to cover up the original dented and rusted rockers. You would never know they were from a SL model - they look great. The paint would have been great if they had wet sanded it but they didn't. It looks great from 5 feet but if you are up close and look there is some dust marks etc in the paint. I am not a paint person so I don't know if you could still wet sand to bring out the perfect paint or not. Chrome is all real good. The interior as stated before looks great. There are a couple of issues. the original radio is included - not installed but I have no idea if it works. I know the antenna would need to be replaced, but as far the rest - I do not know. The heater / AC controls are all there but one side of the mounting bracket is broke. It is attached so you would never know but trying to disclose everything. The cruise control doesn't work and the A/C doesn't work. All components for A/C are there but just doesn't work. Should need it for cruising on a nice summer day. All other components seem to wok fine. The car is a little cold blooded in very cold weather. In the summer or in warm storage it fires right up. It runs out great and seems to need nothing mechanically. There is a small leak in the auxillary water pump. It will leak a little coolant on a long trip - not when standing still. It is a $90 part from EcklersMBZparts. This is a great car that you can jump in and drive or bring to the local shows (almost guaranteed only one there). It will never be a show car unless you can correct the paint and do a frame off restoration. But it is certainly a great 7 out of 10 car. NADA Values Original MSRP Low Retail Average Retail High Retail $37,542 $9,750 $14,750 $21,400 This car would probably be priced around low to average retail by most collector car dealers. I am running this at no reserve but do have it advertised locally so if I get what I need it will be pulled from here. I am open to offers through E-Bay as well. Car is located just outside of Eau Claire WI (90 East of Minneapolis). We have a local airport serviced through Chicago and I believe United Air. I would hop on drive this bike anywhere. Car can be seen for pre-view by setting up an appointment Car can be stored as long as you need, but payment in full must be made within 7 days. Please call if you have any questions, before you bid. It is a great car to drive and gets a lot of attention. Deposit of $500 through PayPal within 24 hours of auction close and payment in full within 7 days.