1973 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

450 SLC

V8

Automatic

10702412002092

Clear

Gasoline

I have 100% positive feedback. Please read description, Bid with confidence. This rare find comes with original 79,001 miles certified. The model listed here is rare and very sought after for the following reasons: 1973 is the first and last model of this car that comes with the original European design and performance. From 1974 until 1980 when the model features were changed in order to adhere to federal highway regulations. The larger bulky bumpers, reduced horse power and other issues negatively affected the design and performance. Here you have the original UNCHANGED 1973 model Mercedes design. I am an MB enthusiast born in Germany and I sell one of my cars once a year or so, always have positive feedback, please read the description. It drives like new, I had it up to 90mph and the car wanted to go much more, very smooth even alignment is perfect. comes with all the original equipment including the famous Becker radio which works great as well. The car starts right away every time, transmission and engine are excellent and very smooth. Drives and performs great. I only use the Mercedes recommended oil from Germany for every oil change, bit more expensive but sure worth it. This version was made in Germany for the American market and is famous for its sports handling and driving comfort. Heat and AC work as well. You can see the interior is also in beautiful condition no rips or issues. It was recently conditioned with a special formula for these kind of cars. The car was repainted at some point in the past but looks great. please let me know if you have any questions, I will be happy to answer. Notes from the website: http://www.mbca.org/forum/450slc-50-500slc-history The 450SLC 5.0/500SLC coupes were produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1978 to 1981 and are the rarest post-war models ever produced by Mercedes Benz. They were manufactured by Mercedes Benz to homologate the 450SLC for road rally purposes. Some cars were campaigned with factory support, but the rest of the production was sold to the European market to meet homologation guidelines. Fewer than 100 cars were imported into the United States as grey market cars during production. A few more cars were brought into the USA during the 1980’s as a one time “personal” exemption. No one really knows how many of these cars still actually exist, but most estimates are that less than 100 road worthy 450SLC 5.0 and 500SLC’s still exist in the United States at this time. The cars differed from the stock 450SLC’s in several ways. The hood and trunk lids were made from aluminum for significant weight savings. The cars also had front and rear spoilers from the factory that resulted in a 9 –10% reduction in wind resistance and a higher top speed. Top speed exceeded 142 mph. The motor was among the first aluminum V-8 production motors produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was lighter than the 4.5 liter iron block counterpart and produced 240 (DIN) horsepower (over 300 HP in SAE HP terms commonly used today). The chassis numbers for the 450SLC cars started with 107026 and the motor numbers started with 117960 indicating the 5.0 aluminum block motor. The combination of the rigid chassis, lighter weight and higher horsepower made for a quick, reliable and competitive car that won or placed in several international road rally events, such as the Paris to Dakar and Mexican Road Rally events. An original 450SLC 5.0 car was sold recently for $ 350,000.00 and another example resides in the Mercedes Museum in Germany. For clarity: Please note the description from mbca above is of the 5.0 liter engine model which is virtually same. Notes for buyers: - This 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SLC will be sold with clean Title, accident and problem free. There is no rebuild salvage or other problems with history. Car is accident free. - Zero feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. - I will assist with shipping arrangements or buyer can arrange for his/her own shipping [buyer pays costs]. Shipping will be insured through a profesional classic car shipping company if chosen. - Winning bidder please email thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close. Please also ask any questions through ebay I always answer promtly. - A $500 non-refundable down w/in 2 days of auction close. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you. - I will be available by email and phone and in person to assure of complete satisfaction during the title and vehicle transfer.