Print this listing BEAUTIFUL 1975 MERCEDES BENZ 450SL ROADSTER 55K ACTUAL 2 TOPS NICE !!Ross`s Valley Auto Sales7004 W. Fairview Ave.Boise , ID 83704Call Us Today(208) 866-4055Ask ForRoss HicksAsk Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1975Make: Mercedes-BenzModel: 400-SeriesVIN: 10704412024658Mileage: 56221Transmission: AutomaticEngine: 8 Cylinder, 4.5 Litre V8 LExterior Color: BlueInterior Color: BlueTitle: Clear Description *** BEAUTIFUL 1975 MERCEDES - BENZ 450 SL ROADSTER !! *** *** 56,221 ACTUAL - ORIGINAL MILES SINCE BRAND NEW !! *** *** NICE - ORIGINAL COLOR MATCHED REMOVABLE HARDTOP AND NICE - ORIGINAL - MATCHING BLUE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP !! *** *** ORIGINAL - EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL - CODE "920" - DEEP BLUE EXTERIOR PAINT AND NICE - ORIGINAL - BLUE LEATHER INTERIOR !! *** *** NICE - DRY - SOLID - IDAHO HIGH MOUNTAIN DESERT - WESTERN CAR !! *** Looking for a NICE - LOW MILEAGE - MOSTLY ORIGINAL - Mercedes Benz 450 SL Raodster ? This is it ! Do not let this one get away ! This would look great in your garage ! Take a look at the lines on this beauty. This is a GREAT example of the Beauty and Style of automobiles in the 70's. It has had the same owner for the last seven years and has 56,221 ACTUAL - ORIGINAL MILES SINCE BRAND NEW and yes we do have an odometer statement !! This MBZ 450 SL Roadster is a NICE - DRY - SOLID - Idaho high mountain desert - western vehicle. In my opinion your not going to find much nicer original floors than the ones on this BEAUTY !! I drove this car for the last week as my every day driver to and from the office and running errands as needed and I can assure you it runs and drives WELL and comes with its Original owners manual and maintenance booklet. It also still retains its correctly mounted Mercedes Benz data plate shown in a picture below. It has lots of get up and go and handles very well and is one of the funnest cars that I have driven lately !! If you can make it to Boise in the next ten days please come and look this car over for yourself, you won't be disappointed !! This is a QUALITY CAR. This BEAUTY has what appears to be the original Mercedes Benz - 4.5 litre - fuel injected - eight cylinder motor in it and running well. The engine is backed by a smooth three speed automatic transmission which also functions well. The ORIGINAL Blue leather interior is in GREAT condition with nice original Blue leather front bucket seats with factory headrests, nice original center console, nice original Blue carpeting, nice original steering wheel, original seat belts, nice original matching Blue door panels, nice original dash, good original dash pad with several cracks, nice original Blue sun visors and nice original gauge clusters including a factory tachometer. All of the ORIGINAL light lenses and reflectors are still clear, bright, uncracked and in NICE condition. This car is a great running and wonderful looking Roadster. This 450 SL Convertible has sharp looks and great power as well ! These vehicles have an appreciative group of owners any of which would be pleased to own this one. It is nicely equipped including working factory air conditioning that we just had professionally serviced, power windows, power steering, power four wheel disc. brakes, rear window defroster in the hardtop, Awesome Pioneer digital Am Fm stereo CD player, power antenna, good heater and defroster, cruise control, intermittent wipers, original day / night rear view mirror, trip odometer, original seat belts, factory gauge package including tachometer, dual MBZ chrome remote exterior sport mirrors and the original clock which still works ! The suspension and drive train are in good working order as well as the electrical system. This Roadster is SHARP !! This German Luxury Sports Car is a great investment opportunity and it is priced right ! This vehicle is in GREAT condition from top to bottom and from front to back. It will not disappoint someone looking for a good example of a sought after and hard to find collector which is not seen at every stop light for sure. If you have been looking but cannot find a Classic German Luxury Sports Car worthy of your hard earned money look NO further because this is the one ! The ORIGINAL (Thats right ORIGINAL PAINT !) - code "920" - Deep Blue exterior finish on this vehicle is EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL as you can see above and below in the pictures with only a few minor flaws and several small chips showing but is still bright and shiny and looks OUTSTANDING !! Your not going to find much nicer ORIGINAL PAINT than the paint that is on this car, UNBELEIVABLE !! What a STUNNING color combination, how could you get any better !! The original chrome and stainless on this car is in great shape as well as the Blue convertible soft top which appears to be ORIGINAL and even the rear windows are clear and uncracked !! The original matching hardtop is also in nice shape. The original chrome front and rear bumpers, factory rubber bumpers guards and original chrome grill are all in great condition. This car has one of the cleanest original trunks that I have seen in a long time and still has the original trunk mat, original battery box, original tire jack and original made in Germany - "Heyco" - tools that it came with new 37 years ago !! Check out the ORIGINAL color matched stainless steel Mercedes - Benz WHEELS with four nearly new Toyo radial tires, boy does this combination look OUTSTANDING on this car and really add to the overall cosmetic impression of this BEAUTY !! This vehicle is in nice mechanical condition and it runs and drives very well. It is solid with respect to the overall mechanical condition as well as the overall cosmetic impression. I looked underneath and also included photos below. Again this is a SOLID - DRY Idaho high mountain desert - western vehicle ! Again in my opinion your not going to find much nicer original floors. Please pay close attention to the picture above and the 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES below and this description as they will answer most if not all of your questions. If you would like to speak with me my name is Ross and my telephone number is (208) 866-4055 or you can email if you prefer. As always I tried to get as thorough and in depth with the photographs as possible. We prefer a bank to bank wire transfer as payment for the car but we will also accept a bank cashiers check (US only) or a third party check but we will validate the checks authenticity and the funds must clear our account before the vehicle or the title to the vehicle is released to the buyer or the buyers agent. We do not accept paypal. This vehicle can be had for quite a bit less than what it is worth all for the need of a quick sale. Be careful to not let it get away and please enjoy the auction. This is one BEAUTIFUL 1975 Mercedes Benz 450 SL ROADSTER which needs a new owner...is it YOU ?! Feel free to review our large amount of feedback and see all of our previously satisfied auto buyer responses. We have been selling Classic Vehicles all over the world on Ebay since 1999, 13+ years ! Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious. CHECK OUT THE 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW !! Features & Options 56,221 Actual - Original Miles Since Brand New !! Awesome Pioneer AM FM Stereo Radio / CD Player Beautiful - Original - Blue Leather Interior Correctly Mounted - Original - Mercedes Benz - Factory Data Plate Courtesy Lights Cruise Control Even The Original Clock Works !! Eye Popping Beautiful - Code "920" - ORIGINAL - Deep Blue Exterior Paint Factory Gauge PackageIncluding Tachometer Factory Seat Belts Good Glass Good Heater And Defroster Good Original Dash Pad With Several Cracks Interior Hood Release Intermittent Wipers Nearly New Toyo Radial Tires Nice - Dry - Solid - Idaho High Mountain Desert - Western Car !! Nice - Original - Blue Soft Convertible Top Nice - Original - Clear - Uncracked - Light Lenses And Reflectors Nice - Original - Color Matched - Mercedes Benz - Stainles Steel Wheelcovers Nice - Original Badging Nice - Original Blue Carpeting Nice - Original Blue Leather Seats With Factory Headrests Nice - Original Blue Sunvisors Nice - Original Body Side Moldings Nice - Original Center Console Nice - Original Chrome And Stainless Nice - Original Chrome Front And Rear Bumpers Nice - Original Color Matched Factory Hardtop Nice - Original Mercedes Benz Grill Nice - Original Rubber Bumper Gaurds Nice Mercedes Benz chrome Remote Exterior Mirrors Nice Original Dash Nice Original Mercedes Benz Trunk Mat Nice Original Steering Wheel Original - Made In Germany - "Heyco" Tool Kit Original Air Cleaner Housing Original Day / Night Rear View Mirror Original Exhaust Manifolds Original Intake Manifold Original MBZ Battery Box Correctly Mounted In The Trunk Original MBZ Jack And Lug Wrench Original Valve Covers Power Antenna Power Brakes With FACTORY FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES !! Power Steering Power Windows Rear Window Defroster In Hardtop Rear-Wheel Drive Same Owner Last Seven Years !! Smooth - Three Speed Automatic Transmission Strong - Original - Fuel Injected - 4.5 Litre V8 Motor Trip Odometer Very Clean Original Trunk Very Nice - Original - Gauge Clusters Including Factory Tachometer Very Nice - Original - Matching Blue Door Panels Working Factory Air Conditioning That Was Just Professionally Serviced Additional Photos Warranty Information AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Terms & Conditions Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. We prefere a bank to bank wire transfer of funds as payment as this is the safest for you and for us. We do not accept any paypal payments. A 25% deposit is due within 3 days of the end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of the auction ending. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service we will gladly cooperate. You can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`. If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback or excessive bid cancellations. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.Fee and Tax Information: Idaho residents must pay 6% sales tax and $8.00 title fee. We have no other fees or hidden charges. About Us We are a family owned licensed and bonded Idaho dealer. We have been in business in Boise, Idaho for over 20 years and specialize in antique, classic, and special interest vehicles. We have been selling Classic vehicles on Ebay since 1999 and have a large amount of positive Ebay feedback from our satisfied buyers all over the world ! Check out our Ebay feedback and see for yourself. Idaho is a great place to purchase older vehicles from, as we have very little to no rust. Boise is called a high mountain desert area. By participating in one of our auctions you have the confidence that your transaction from start to finish will be a smooth one.See our other listingsDisclaimer: This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. 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1975 MERCEDES BENZ 450SL ROADSTER 55K ACTUAL 2 TOPS NICE !!Year1975MakeMercedes-BenzModel400-SeriesVIN10704412024658Mileage56221TransmissionAutomaticEngine8 Cylinder, 4.5 Litre V8 LExterior ColorBlueInterior ColorBlueTitleClear56,221 Actual - Original Miles Since Brand New !!Awesome Pioneer AM FM Stereo Radio / CD PlayerBeautiful - Original - Blue Leather InteriorCorrectly Mounted - Original - Mercedes Benz - Factory Data PlateCourtesy LightsCruise ControlEven The Original Clock Works !!Eye Popping Beautiful - Code "920" - ORIGINAL - Deep Blue Exterior PaintFactory Gauge PackageIncluding TachometerFactory Seat BeltsGood GlassGood Heater And DefrosterGood Original Dash Pad With Several CracksInterior Hood ReleaseIntermittent WipersNearly New Toyo Radial TiresNice - Dry - Solid - Idaho High Mountain Desert - Western Car !!Nice - Original - Blue Soft Convertible TopNice - Original - Clear - Uncracked - Light Lenses And ReflectorsNice - Original - Color Matched - Mercedes Benz - Stainles Steel WheelcoversNice - Original BadgingNice - Original Blue CarpetingNice - Original Blue Leather Seats With Factory HeadrestsNice - Original Blue SunvisorsNice - Original Body Side MoldingsNice - Original Center ConsoleNice - Original Chrome And StainlessNice - Original Chrome Front And Rear BumpersNice - Original Color Matched Factory HardtopNice - Original Mercedes Benz GrillNice - Original Rubber Bumper GaurdsNice Mercedes Benz chrome Remote Exterior MirrorsNice Original DashNice Original Mercedes Benz Trunk MatNice Original Steering WheelOriginal - Made In Germany - "Heyco" Tool KitOriginal Air Cleaner HousingOriginal Day / Night Rear View MirrorOriginal Exhaust ManifoldsOriginal Intake ManifoldOriginal MBZ Battery Box Correctly Mounted In The TrunkOriginal MBZ Jack And Lug WrenchOriginal Valve CoversPower AntennaPower Brakes With FACTORY FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES !!Power SteeringPower WindowsRear Window Defroster In HardtopRear-Wheel DriveSame Owner Last Seven Years !!Smooth - Three Speed Automatic TransmissionStrong - Original - Fuel Injected - 4.5 Litre V8 MotorTrip OdometerVery Clean Original TrunkVery Nice - Original - Gauge Clusters Including Factory TachometerVery Nice - Original - Matching Blue Door PanelsWorking Factory Air Conditioning That Was Just Professionally Serviced
*** BEAUTIFUL 1975 MERCEDES - BENZ 450 SL ROADSTER !! ***
*** 56,221 ACTUAL - ORIGINAL MILES SINCE BRAND NEW !! ***
*** NICE - ORIGINAL COLOR MATCHED REMOVABLE HARDTOP AND NICE - ORIGINAL - MATCHING BLUE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP !! ***
*** ORIGINAL - EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL - CODE "920" - DEEP BLUE EXTERIOR PAINT AND NICE - ORIGINAL - BLUE LEATHER INTERIOR !! ***
*** NICE - DRY - SOLID - IDAHO HIGH MOUNTAIN DESERT - WESTERN CAR !! ***
Looking for a NICE - LOW MILEAGE - MOSTLY ORIGINAL - Mercedes Benz 450 SL Raodster ? This is it ! Do not let this one get away ! This would look great in your garage ! Take a look at the lines on this beauty. This is a GREAT example of the Beauty and Style of automobiles in the 70's. It has had the same owner for the last seven years and has 56,221 ACTUAL - ORIGINAL MILES SINCE BRAND NEW and yes we do have an odometer statement !! This MBZ 450 SL Roadster is a NICE - DRY - SOLID - Idaho high mountain desert - western vehicle. In my opinion your not going to find much nicer original floors than the ones on this BEAUTY !! I drove this car for the last week as my every day driver to and from the office and running errands as needed and I can assure you it runs and drives WELL and comes with its Original owners manual and maintenance booklet. It also still retains its correctly mounted Mercedes Benz data plate shown in a picture below. It has lots of get up and go and handles very well and is one of the funnest cars that I have driven lately !! If you can make it to Boise in the next ten days please come and look this car over for yourself, you won't be disappointed !! This is a QUALITY CAR.
This BEAUTY has what appears to be the original Mercedes Benz - 4.5 litre - fuel injected - eight cylinder motor in it and running well. The engine is backed by a smooth three speed automatic transmission which also functions well. The ORIGINAL Blue leather interior is in GREAT condition with nice original Blue leather front bucket seats with factory headrests, nice original center console, nice original Blue carpeting, nice original steering wheel, original seat belts, nice original matching Blue door panels, nice original dash, good original dash pad with several cracks, nice original Blue sun visors and nice original gauge clusters including a factory tachometer. All of the ORIGINAL light lenses and reflectors are still clear, bright, uncracked and in NICE condition. This car is a great running and wonderful looking Roadster. This 450 SL Convertible has sharp looks and great power as well ! These vehicles have an appreciative group of owners any of which would be pleased to own this one. It is nicely equipped including working factory air conditioning that we just had professionally serviced, power windows, power steering, power four wheel disc. brakes, rear window defroster in the hardtop, Awesome Pioneer digital Am Fm stereo CD player, power antenna, good heater and defroster, cruise control, intermittent wipers, original day / night rear view mirror, trip odometer, original seat belts, factory gauge package including tachometer, dual MBZ chrome remote exterior sport mirrors and the original clock which still works ! The suspension and drive train are in good working order as well as the electrical system. This Roadster is SHARP !! This German Luxury Sports Car is a great investment opportunity and it is priced right ! This vehicle is in GREAT condition from top to bottom and from front to back. It will not disappoint someone looking for a good example of a sought after and hard to find collector which is not seen at every stop light for sure. If you have been looking but cannot find a Classic German Luxury Sports Car worthy of your hard earned money look NO further because this is the one !
The ORIGINAL (Thats right ORIGINAL PAINT !) - code "920" - Deep Blue exterior finish on this vehicle is EYE POPPING BEAUTIFUL as you can see above and below in the pictures with only a few minor flaws and several small chips showing but is still bright and shiny and looks OUTSTANDING !! Your not going to find much nicer ORIGINAL PAINT than the paint that is on this car, UNBELEIVABLE !! What a STUNNING color combination, how could you get any better !! The original chrome and stainless on this car is in great shape as well as the Blue convertible soft top which appears to be ORIGINAL and even the rear windows are clear and uncracked !! The original matching hardtop is also in nice shape. The original chrome front and rear bumpers, factory rubber bumpers guards and original chrome grill are all in great condition. This car has one of the cleanest original trunks that I have seen in a long time and still has the original trunk mat, original battery box, original tire jack and original made in Germany - "Heyco" - tools that it came with new 37 years ago !! Check out the ORIGINAL color matched stainless steel Mercedes - Benz WHEELS with four nearly new Toyo radial tires, boy does this combination look OUTSTANDING on this car and really add to the overall cosmetic impression of this BEAUTY !! This vehicle is in nice mechanical condition and it runs and drives very well. It is solid with respect to the overall mechanical condition as well as the overall cosmetic impression. I looked underneath and also included photos below. Again this is a SOLID - DRY Idaho high mountain desert - western vehicle ! Again in my opinion your not going to find much nicer original floors. Please pay close attention to the picture above and the 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES below and this description as they will answer most if not all of your questions. If you would like to speak with me my name is Ross and my telephone number is (208) 866-4055 or you can email if you prefer. As always I tried to get as thorough and in depth with the photographs as possible.
We prefer a bank to bank wire transfer as payment for the car but we will also accept a bank cashiers check (US only) or a third party check but we will validate the checks authenticity and the funds must clear our account before the vehicle or the title to the vehicle is released to the buyer or the buyers agent. We do not accept paypal. This vehicle can be had for quite a bit less than what it is worth all for the need of a quick sale. Be careful to not let it get away and please enjoy the auction.
This is one BEAUTIFUL 1975 Mercedes Benz 450 SL ROADSTER which needs a new owner...is it YOU ?! Feel free to review our large amount of feedback and see all of our previously satisfied auto buyer responses. We have been selling Classic Vehicles all over the world on Ebay since 1999, 13+ years ! Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious. CHECK OUT THE 100 ADDITIONAL PICTURES BELOW !!
AS IS - NO WARRANTY
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. We prefere a bank to bank wire transfer of funds as payment as this is the safest for you and for us. We do not accept any paypal payments. A 25% deposit is due within 3 days of the end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of the auction ending. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.
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We are a family owned licensed and bonded Idaho dealer. We have been in business in Boise, Idaho for over 20 years and specialize in antique, classic, and special interest vehicles. We have been selling Classic vehicles on Ebay since 1999 and have a large amount of positive Ebay feedback from our satisfied buyers all over the world ! Check out our Ebay feedback and see for yourself. Idaho is a great place to purchase older vehicles from, as we have very little to no rust. Boise is called a high mountain desert area. By participating in one of our auctions you have the confidence that your transaction from start to finish will be a smooth one.
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