1978 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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NO RESERVE, VERY NICE 1978 MERCEDES BENZ 450SL CONVERTIBLE!, ELDERLY OWNED AND DRIVEN FOR MANY YEARS, ORIGINAL ENGINE WITH ONLY 96,584 ACTUAL MILES, THIS CLASSIC MERCEDES IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION FOR IT'S AGE, IT HAS BEEN STORED AWAY AND NOT DRIVEN SINCE 2009, TIRES HAVE GOOD TREAD BUT ARE SHOWING SOME DRY CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALLS, DRIVERS SIDE POWERWINDOW WORKS SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT, NOT FLAWLESS BUT BEAUTIFUL SILVER PAINT W/RED PINSTRIPES AND RED INTERIOR, LIKE NEW BLACK CONVERTIBLE TOP, THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS A TEAR IN IT OTHERWISE THE INTERIOR IS VERY NICE AND CLEAN AS PICTURED, THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT, WELL CARED FOR AND PAMPERED, NEVER WRECKED/RAWHIDED OR ABUSED AND NEVER SUBJECTED TO SALTY ROADS OR CLIMATES, BOTH DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE LIKE NEW WITH NO SAGGING WHATSOEVER, ALSO THE HOOD AND TRUNK OPEN AND CLOSE LIKE NEW, GREAT BODYLINES AND BODYGAPS, (LOOK CLOSELY AT MY PICTURES, THIS IS A VERY NICE/BEAUTIFUL CAR) ALL ORIGINAL MANUALS AND TOOL POUCH INCLUDED, NICE BLACK CONVERTIBLE TOP AND I ALSO HAVE THE HARDTOP, UNFORTUNATELY THE BACK GLASS IS CRACKED, THE GOOD IS IT IS REPLACEABLE, RUNS AND DRIVES HOWEVER AS STATED ABOVE THIS CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG TIME SO I'M SURE IT WILL NEED SOMETHING DONE TO IT BEFORE PUTTING IT BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN, OIL CHANGE? TUNE-UP? ETC..? THIS IS A 37 YEAR OLD CAR SO IT'S NOT PERFECT HOWEVER WITH A LITTLE BIT OF TLC CAN BE A VERY NICE CAR, PERFECT WEEKEND CLASSIC TO LEAVE AT YOUR COASTAL BEACH HOUSE TO CRUISE WHILE ON VACATION, GORGEOUS CAR WITH THE TOP UP, EVEN SEXIER WITH THE TOP DROPPED, BIDDERS WITH ZERO/NEGATIVE FEEDBACK MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING OR I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID/BIDS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT PAUL AT 901-219-9569 WITH ANY QUESTIONS, MY AUCTIONS OFTEN END WITH A SIMPLE PHONE-CALL, SOLD IN AS IS CONDITION, PLEASE ONLY BID TO WIN IF YOU CAN PAY FOR THIS CAR, BANK WIRE TRANSFER PREFERRED FOR PAYMENT AS IT IS THE QUICKEST AND SAFEST METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR BOTH THE BUYER AND THE SELLER, IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM THE WINNING BIDDER BY PHONE WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS WE ASSUME YOU ARE NON PAYING BIDDER AND THE CAR WILL GO ELSEWHERE, THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!! Low Retail Value This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable ‘as-is’. This value does not represent a ‘parts car’. Note: Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered ‘Daily Drivers’ and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. "> Average Retail Value This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A ‘20-footer’."> High Retail Value This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a ‘100 Point’ or ‘# 1’ vehicle *. * ‘100 Point’ or ‘# 1’ vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concourse judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility.">