1973 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

10704412009979

Gasoline

I am offering this gorgeous Red 1973 Mercedes 450 SL convertible that has been in my family since 1981.The car has been kept in the garage for many years .The car was just recently serviced and is in great running and driving condition.This is the true classic original 450 SL that became the most popular and sought after SL series Mercedes ever offered between 1973-1980.Mercedes completely redesigned the new SL body style in 1972 and called it the 350 SL model.1973 became the first 450 SL series that now came standard with super powerful fuel injected V-8 engine.The car only has 47,659 actual miles (extremely low miles for a vintage SL).Books and records are included.The car was always from dry California with absolutely no rust anywhere.The car is completely stock and original.The car still has the original matching color keyed hubcaps and the original small classic chrome bumpers.This is definitely a low mile survivor that was kept in gorgeous condition.The Red paint is spectacular and in prisitne condition.This is an original Red car(extremely rare).The color code is #568 and is called signal fire engine Red.There are no paint issues like scratches or dings.The doors,trunk,and hood all close perfectly.The body is factory straight and has no sun damage anywhere.Numbers matching car with no previous accident history.The Red paint is definitely a crowd pleaser and gets attention everywhere you go.Driving this car down the street is such a pleasure.The car runs and drives like a dream.The car comes with alot of luxury goodies like factory air conditioning and power windows.It,of course,came standard with power steering and power disc brakes.The car does have the original working Becker radio.The car also has both the hardtop and softtop.This makes it great for any type of weather.The black canvas softtop was just replaced with the correct German made canvas that Mercedes used and is in brand new condition with nice clear back windows.The hardtop is in excellent shape.The tires are in very good condition.The original black interior is spotless.The original seats are unmarked and unblemished and the seat pads are still firm and non saggy.The carpets are beautiful and correct.The trunk is totally original and has never had any rust(I know this area is very succeptible to rust).It does have the original tool kit and spare tire and the original rubber mat.The spare tire holder and battery tray area are in perfect original shape with no holes or rust.The car is in amazing condition both cosmetically and mechanically.No work is needed to drive this car to your nearest show or special event.This 37 year old gem are becoming hard to come across,especially the first year 450 SL.This is the collectible one and would make a great addition to anyone who want a fantastic low mile Mercedes convertible that will always be a timeless classic.Would love to see this go to a good new home.I think it would make a great addition to a fine collection or just someone who wants a very nice old and reliable SL to show off in.This is part of my family classic car collection that I am offering at No Reserve!