Detail Info for: Mercedes-Benz : SL-Class CELEBRITY OWNED:ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCK 1979 450SL COLLECTOR'S ITEM LOW MILES

Transaction Info

Sold On:
01/03/2012
Price:
$ 13050.00
Condition:
Mileage:
68077
Location:
Pasadena, CA, 91185
Seller Type:
Private seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Submodel Body Type:
Convertible
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
00000000000000
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

CELEBRITY OWNED CALIFORNIA 1979 MERCEDES 450 SL ROADSTER HISTORY:It was late summer 1979,Englebert and his wife Patricia were enjoying the successes of his latest hit "This Moment In Time",which reached number #2 in the charts.While on the trip from Northern California ,they stopped in a dealership in Vasaila,California and bought a brand new white 450 SL with a red interior.This is that car!We have all the documents and original manuals which contain the names and addresses of Englebert's wife,Patricia.It also shows the Holmby Hills address which is located in the West Sunset District of Los Angeles,California.As many of his fans know,his address is also famous for being previously owned by the beloved Jayne Mansfield,and was previously named the "Pink Palace".This would be an ideal investment for a celebrity or movie star car collector who are looking for authentic and documented star cars.All supporting documents will be given to the new lucky owner including all maintenance documents and original Mercedes booklets. CONDITION OF VEHICLE: This collector prize possession has a low original documented 68,077 actual authentic miles.The car is in spectacular original condition throughout the car.It runs and operates like a new car.Was always maintained on a timely manner.Nothing mechanically overlooked.Car is absolutely rust free and has never been in any collisions of any kind.Always garaged kept and still has most of its original white paint that is in outstanding condition.No paint issues at all.No blemishes like dings or scratches,and absolutely no sun damage.Ding free bumpers with rubbers and trim in exceptional condition.Original German convertible top(black in color) which was rarely used and has no wear marks.Working original Becker radio.Removable hard top is included and is great to have for those rainy or unpredictable days.Flawless and detailed original red leather interior.Seats are leather and were covered most of its life,so no wear areas or fading.Beautiful red carpets in both the inside and trunk areas.Original crack free dash.Nice cherry wood located below the radio and shifter area.Wrinkle free original door panels.A very fine original outstanding car, which is not only previously celebrity owned,but also has very low verifiable miles.This is a must have vehicle for a true Englebert Humperdinck fan.Imagine yourself sitting in the same seat that Englebert sat in so many times before.Once owned by one of the most famous singers of our time.

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