1978 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series

450 SLC Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

10702412020537

Gasoline

CLASSIC 1978 MERCEDES 450 SLC Starting bid: $3995. NO RESERVE. Buy it now: $7995. PRICED LOW TO SELL QUICK. ********* Only 130,000 ORIGINAL MILES. Driven an average of ONLY 10 MILES A DAY! MINT CONDITION: TWO PREVIOUS OWNERS. Driven only for weekend recreation. Non-smokers. Kept in garage. Dry California climate. CAREFULLY MAINTAINED. Repair records available from Mercedes specialty shop. CLEAN TITLE. Not salvage. All DMV paid. PASSED SMOG Feb 8, 2011. ********* RARE COUPE MODEL (2 seats in back for passengers). Only 31,000 originally made. Few left in this good condition. A WORK OF ART. One of the most beautiful & stylish cars Mercedes ever made. Champagne color sparkles. Striping has not even been nicked. ********* Powerful V8 ENGINE THAT ZOOMS DOWN THE ROAD Speedometer goes to 160mph! Handles like a dream. INCREDIBLY RUGGED: In 1978, a 450 SLC driven by Cowan and Makin won the grueling 18,000-mile marathon -- traversing all the countries of South America! Built to run for literally A MILLION MILES. ********* EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT: Power windows, power steering, cruise control, sun roof, air conditioning. ALL NEEDED REPAIR WORK DONE in last six months: Inspection, head gaskets, belts, timing adjustment, antenna, windshield washer, etc. (cost $1000+) (Custom Kenwood Stereo needs repair. Loose arm rest. Minor cracking on black leather seats.) ********* GREAT CAR that I grieve to part with. Just need the cash. ********* VALUE GUIDELINES This car is worth way more than I’m asking for it: Professional, 20-page appraisal by Auto Appraisals and Arbitration: $10,500. Insured by AAA Classic Car Insurance. Collision Value: $16,000. 2011 Kelley Blue Book (Early Models): $8950-$14,800. NADA Guides (Price Report): $11,500-$15,600. 2011 Old Car Report (Price Guide): $13,050-$20,300. Original List Price (POE): $32,590. (Photos of these documents below.) (Car guide prices generally assume this model has over 300,000 miles on it. They do not take account of the very low mileage of this car.) ********* San Francisco Bay Area, North Bay. Questions? Test drive? Call 707-874-9799, 874-9299. Or email me at: MartinHughCo@Gmail.com ********* VEHICLE INFORMATION { VIN 10702412020537 (Carfax only available after 1981). { Mileage: 131,200. { Equipment options: Sunroof, leather seats, stereo, chrome wheels. { Power options: Air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, power locks. { Engine: Fuel-injected 4.5 liter V8, automatic transmission. { Maintenance history: Autokraft Mercedes Repair, John Wilkes, Santa Rosa: (707) 577-0101. { Terms: $1000 deposit within 24 hours. Payment in full within 72 hours. Buyer may have car inspected prior to purchase at buyer’s expense. Prefer buyer to pick up vehicle in person. Prefer cash in full on pickup. Shipping and/or other forms of payment only on written agreement prior to conclusion of auction.