1973 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

450 SL Convertible

4.5 ltr V-8

Automatic

10704412008906

Clear

Gasoline

I purchased this unmolested, rust free, beauty from a very prominent Plastic Surgeon in the St Petersburg Florida area a little less then 10 years ago. It was all original except for the radio, and it had been very well maintained mechanically. Though rust free, the paint was very weathered from the hot Florida sun. After driving it home to Illinois from Florida I spent the next year removing all the bright work and trim, removing the doors, hood, trunk, top, interior, etc. and then stripped the body to bare metal of the tired paint. I had the paint color computer matched and repainted the car in a very nice base coat/clear coat finish. After hours of hand buffing the car shows beautifully, and the color almost has a patina effect by itself, which would make you think the car had been kept in a time capsule for 40 years had you not known otherwise. The Interior has been left alone and was reinstalled after the paintwork was done. Only change to the interior was new carpet of the same type and color as the original that was taken out, and the installation of a nice radio with a cd changer in the trunk for drivability. I have a brand new correct soft top for the car that has not yet been installed, but will ship with the car if not installed first. This car has been meticulously maintained mechanically and with less then 35K on the odometer it drives like when it was brand new. Tires have very good tread. The breaks, suspension, engine, transmission, etc. have all been kept in top shape. I have enjoyed this car as my sunday afternoon cruiser in the summer and would not hesitate to drive it anywhere. It is ready to take to the country club or for a cruise down the highway. Because of the attractive bumpers of this first year 450 SL, it has much better lines and attracts attention wherever you drive it. I am getting up in age and have decided to sell some of my cars, as I cannot drive them all anymore. It is time for someone else to have the opportunity to enjoy this great German Classic. The car can stay in storage where it is at for as long as reasonably necessary for you to make shipping arrangements once paid for. You will not be disappointed by this original beauty.