1980 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

450 SL Convertible

4.5 Liter V-8

Automatic

10704412059222

Clear

Gasoline

mbclassic Store 1980 Mercedes Benz 450 SL Roadster VIN: 10704412059222 Here’s another very sharp Mercedes convertible we’ve acquired for our eBay customers. Just out of long-term storage this 450 SL represents the best of the W107 series cars that Daimler Benz began producing in the early 1970’s. Their quality and detail combined with the rugged, powerful durability of 4.5-liter dual overhead cam V-8 engine make them among the best and most iconic models ever to come from the Fatherland. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or to work out a deal before the auction ends. My name is Mark Thompson and my phone number is 206/914-1173. You’re welcome and encouraged to make an appointment to inspect and test-drive this wonderful car. Note: Several folks have asked why there's no history report on this and several other of our classic vehicle listings. This is because both CARFAX and AUTOCHECK only provide information on vehicles from model year 1981 forward when 17-digit VIN numbers became standardized throughout the industry. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: Ever spent an afternoon driving a classy, vintage Mercedes Benz? What a treat! Smooth is the word for sure. Smooth powerful acceleration. Smooth handling in the curves or on the highway. Comfort, styling, and versatility all in one gorgeous ride. For my money, an SL of any variant is one of the best values for the overall driving experience that a vintage Benz has to offer. Look over my photos and I’m sure you’ll agree what a find this is. What you’re viewing is the result of a wash and vacuum only! I know you’ll admire its overall provenance. It has obviously been allowed to spend a majority of its life garaged because the overall condition is far better than most any other 30+ year-old Benz you’ll find out there. Rust? Please, this Mercedes HATES rust and you won’t find any here to cause you concern! The Puget Sound area is famous for rain, but our winter roads are never salted. At the sign of the first snowflake everyone panics and just stays home, so this car hasn’t seen metal-eating chemicals or road salt. Climb over, under and all around it, I know you’ll come up smiling! Hop in; fire up the strong V-8 and it starts immediately – even when cold! The automatic transmission shifts through the gears as expected. Having owned many dozens of Daimler vehicles over three decades, I’ve developed a great appreciation for the Mercedes style, mechanical reliability and overall driving experience. Honestly, this Benz has more raw power and it definitely accelerates faster than my ’99 E-Class daily driver! CONDITION: In total, this is a clean, smoke-free Mercedes. I take great pride in the vehicles we sell and feel that you should know as much about them as possible. Accordingly here is a list of the good and also things needing attention: The car idles, runs and drives as I feel it should – immediate, strong oil pressure, strong battery and charging system, no noticeable brake pull or alignment issues! The original light yellow paint has had one quality respray sometime in the past and still holds quite a shine. I do see a few lacquer check spots along the sides. On the interior the leather buckets are in excellent, near perfect condition with no wear spots or cracking that you’ll find on most. I’d venture to guess the carpets have always been covered with floor mats because they’re super clean. Only 68,049 miles show on the odometer, but I’ve found it to be a bit intermittent and shouldn’t be relied on as accurate. I do believe the mileage is low based on the lack of wear and tear to the overall interior and the steering wheel. The fold-down dark brown fabric soft top is in place and is also in overall good condition. As pictured, all the glass is crack & pit free. I’ve never figured out why, but Daimler can’t ever seem to install great radios in any of their vehicles. All I get from the classic Becker Mexico is static, so I’d just plan on upgrading to a modern AM-FM CD player. About the only other flaws I can think to point out is the A/C could use a recharge as it doesn’t blow and the window switches aren't functioning. The defroster does work fine. All four alloy wheels are wrapped with very good 205/70R14 touring radials. I’d estimate each has at least 80-90% remaining tread. Overall, I feel this is a very roadworthy car and wouldn’t hesitate to drive it cross-country. If you decide to fly in I’m happy to pick you up at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. We’ve had buyers from all over the US, Canada, Alaska and even Mexico arrive here to do a fun road trip home! SHIPPING: When it comes to transporting the Mercedes most of our U.S. and Canadian buyers have used Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS). They’re the biggest in the business and are partnered with Ebay. Contact them at (800) 830-1787. Alternatively, you may also want several transport bids from the www.U-ship.com website. Delivery contractors will email quotes and you'll be able to choose who you might want to use. The zip code for pick-up on my end is 98002 (Auburn, WA). As always, the transport of the car and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER and I’ll be happy to work with whoever you go with. You may keep the Mercedes stored at my warehouse for up to 15 days after the auction closes assuming full payment has been received. After this time I charge $15/day. Please Note: We will NEVER, EVER “shill” or falsely "bump-up" an auction (a violation of eBay rules and also Federal Law). Because of the amount of money involved in buying a vehicle, we require that new Ebay members with a feedback history of five or fewer transactions call or email before placing a bid. If I don’t have this initial contact, your bid may be cancelled. As I’ve outlined above, the phone number to talk directly to me is 206/914-1173. Please feel free to call any time during the auction. My name is MARK THOMPSON. A Few Additional Terms and Conditions: Please check the photos over closely and call with any questions BEFORE you place a bid! You’re encouraged to inspect the vehicle at my Auburn, WA warehouse so send your representative early to be sure you don't miss this one. We reserve the right to cancel your bid if you have any negative feedback. DEALERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO BID AS WELL! Additionally I reserve the right to end the auction early if the Mercedes is no longer for sale or an acceptable offer has been agreed to. A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the auction’s end. The balance is due by cash or certified funds within seven days unless prior arrangements have been made with us. I can accept payment on MasterCard, Visa, AMEX and Discover by sending an invoice through the Ebay system. Please remember you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract! You’re not bidding to hold, inspect or then come test-drive the vehicle later as you’re more than welcome to do this before the auction ends. The Buyer will be responsible for the licensing requirements in their state of residence. If you live here in Washington State we’ll need to collect the 9.5% sales tax, title preparation and transfer fees. Out-of-state buyers will need to pay any applicable fees where they live – we WON’T collect any sales tax from you The State of Washington shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes. Venue shall be exclusively in King County. All disputes arising out of or relating to this auction shall be resolved by binding arbitration in Washington under the laws of the State. Whew! Don’t you just love legalese?