1976 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

450SEL Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

11603312044411

Gasoline

RARE 1976 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SEL4.5 U.S. MODEL 4.5L SOHC FUEL INJECTED V-8LONG WHEEL BASE FULL-SIZE LUXURY SEDANVIN# 11603312044411 This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 4.5 is a Non-Smoker vehicle. The exterior is finished in a smooth and glossy Silver Clearcoat complemented with a super clean and fresh Black Leather Interior accented with Burl Walnut Wood trim. The exterior is in excellent condition with very light signs of use and the interior is also in excellent condition; all signs of a loving & caring original owner! This color combination is superb and retains a higher resale value than many other colors; you cannot go wrong! ALL ORIGINAL owner's manuals and documentation, including detailed service records from original owner are here. All service records, including original owner metal warrantee card/plate. This car was extremely well maintained, and it shows. The Mercedes-Benz 450-Class combines elegant styling, safety, luxury, performance and unmatched build quality. Many have considered the 450SEL to be one of the finest full-size luxury sedans ever built. This 1978 450SEL model offers a spacious cabin, leather and Wood trimmed interior, an abundance of comfort and convenience options and a responsive 4.5 Liter V-8 engine for a great value. The quality and craftsmanship of the build is exceptional; no wonder Mercedes has earned a timeless reputation for quality, elegance and cutting edge styling that shadows all other car manufacturers. The look is unmistakably Benz, the long sleek contours and the classical styling of this vehicle are definitely an eye catcher. There are many pre-owned luxury vehicle out there but if you are looking for a great running, beautiful and very affordable luxury sedan then this is the one! The engine is a super smooth and responsive 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) @ 5000 USA: 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @ 4750, 4.5 Liter Fuel Injected with 2 Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) V-8 engine that is mated to a smooth shifting Three Speed Automatic Transmission. This 450SEL is in great mechanical condition all around; you are more than welcome to have a certified mechanic check it out. Just done and new on the car are rear brakes, new distributor cap & rotor, new spark plugs and wires, new air and oil filters, with Mobil 10W40 oil, transmission oil and filter, rear differential fluid, New Battery, new (re-manufactured) Heater Servo Unit (Auto Climate Control; this unit was a high failure rate. You will have no problems with this for the standard amount of time, which varies between one and three years) and Amplifier, all vacuum lines checked and/or replaced, including interior lines (the automatic door locks work!), cruise control functional, all windows up and down excellent, all mechanicals thoroughly checked out at local Mercedes-Benz dealer, current PA Inspection including Emissions Inspection, no underside rust; This vehicle looks, runs and drives great! This vehicle is a tremendous value because you can buy it for thousands less than the competition and still enjoy all of the luxuries and performance features you would expect of a vehicle of this caliber. When new this vehicle has a sticker price of over $50,000!!! I believe that a picture is worth a thousand words; please look at the pictures. If there is something you'd like to see in more detail - email or call me, and I'll be happy to send it out to you. If you have any questions or would like to make arrangements for purchase please email us or call me, Frank Germano, at 570-470-4788, I'm available daytime or early evenings (Eastern Standard Time). VEHICLE CONDITION: Engine: 4.5 liter V-8 with Jetronic fuel injection, cruise control, auto climate control, PS, PB. New Distributor Cap & Rotor, Spark Plug Wires, Spark Plugs, Air Cleaner, Oil change using Mobil 10W40, transmission fluid changed, rear differential fluid changed. New climate heater servo and amplifier installed. Engine runs strong. Body: Excellent condition Paint: Great condition with no dents, no dings, no scratches, one visible paint bubble on passenger side rear fender well, and one area of rust under front passenger side bumper / cowl, shown in pictures. Bumpers: Excellent condition Interior: Excellent condition with very light signs of use, one rip/tear in passenger side front seat, and by driver side side pillar, small crack in driver side front dash. All original including Becker Grand Prix radio. All original documentation from original owner, including owners' manual(s), service schedule, Mercedes-Benz ownership material, and all original literature, including fully detailed original owner's service work at MB dealer. Headliner: Excellent condition Carpet: Excellent condition with very light signs of use Windshield: Clear with no cracks Tires: New set of Toyo Spectrum Touring Radial tires size 205/70R14 Wheels: Excellent condition, with original color matched hubcaps A $250.00 PAYPAL deposit is required within 24 hours of auction end. Cash, Certified Bank Check (which must CLEAR my bank prior to taking possession of vehicle). I am willing to personally drive and deliver this vehicle ANYWHERE in the United States. Buyer will pre pay estimated gasoline, and tolls (if any), and return bus or flight will be arranged. My location is within ten miles of the Avoca Scranton/Wilkes-Barre International Airport. If you wish to fly in, I will gladly pick you up at the airport. This car, in existing condition, lists for between $9,000.00 and $12,000.00 on NADA listings. Please bid accordingly. My reserve is set very, very low to encourage bidding. To the best of my knowledge, the car is in excellent mechanical and physical condition, short of the items previously listed. I AM NOT a professional mechanic. If you wish to inspect the vehicle, I am centrally located near Scranton, PA in Dickson City, just off Routes 81 north and Route 84 East and close to US 6. Winning bid is final. No refunds. No returns.Good luck and happy bidding.