1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

10704412053961

Gasoline

The Garage is Proud to Offer This Beautiful 1979 Mercedes 450 SL 1 Family Owned Since New SURVIVOR--LOW ORIGINAL MILES! BUY IT NOW!! If you wait to the end, it probably will not be yours! WOW, an original 450 SL Survivor!!! Everything works on this beauty.... It was the wifes aunt who bought it new and passed it down to her neice... This has been serviced regularly. It has 58,584. Even the roadside emergency kit has never been used. This is the first time the top has ever been put up!!!! It has not seen daylight since new. We were surprised to see how nice it was when we exposed the top to daylight. The AC was just converted and charged to R12... All of the original manuals are there and it is a stunning car. The only it could use a repaint. The paint on the trunk is checking a little. Other than that is a very nice older SL Mercedes. A classy Butterscotch paint and interior really make it a unique and fun car to drive. Excerpt From The Web: In 1979 Mercedes released the 450SL Roadster, originally released as a 350SL (4.5), with the name being "officially" changed to 450SL one year later. The main reason for the release of the 450SL was to enable Mercedes engineers to cope with more stringent US anti pollution legislation. In fact, the increase in engine size was necessitated out of the engines loss of power after the anti-pollution gear was attached. Without wishing to be political, one really does wonder the reasoning of legislators that forced so many car manufacturers of the time to increase engine size and therefore fuel consumption in a bid to cut down on pollution. That said, many believe the 450SL to be the pick of the R107 range (which includes the 350, 380, 560 and 280SL's). Why?, because of the longevity and simplicity of the cast iron block V8 engine, with matched bullet proof 3 speed auto transmission. The engine featured an advanced single overhead camshaft design and was a torque monster, loafing happily along at any speed, from its 550rpm idle up to its 6,000rpm redline. Various changes to the engine systems, particularly in the US, saw power further decline to just 160bhp, although such changes occured during 1980, the last year of the 450SL. The majority of R107 SL's on the road today have either been restored or are waiting to be restored, being around 25 years old. The value of such cars can vary wildly - but the good news as this model is fast becoming a collectors classic with values appreciating. Parts for the 107 are readily sourced from Germany and the US, and the 450SL today represents a fantastic car to own and drive in today's traffic. Engine: V8. overhead cam Capacity: 4520cc Power: 225hp Transmission: 4 spd. man 3 spd. auto Top Speed: 215 km/h Number Built: 66,298 Detailed Photos available by email upon request! Please send us your email and we will be happy to send detailed photos to your email. Make it yours today and call us to see how you can have it in your garage. MANY OF OUR VEHICLES SELL BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS! CALL US NOW FOR DETAILS ON PUTTING THIS IN YOUR GARAGE TODAY!! 949-395-5681 CELL--Dee Coleman Email for more photos or call for any details at anytime. Thanks for looking. If you have a trade...please e-mail us complete photos....details and a phone number. We accept most anything in trade. See @ The Garage of Visalia 15079 Ave. 296, Visalia, CA 93292 Call Anytime!! 559-733-2277 We will help arrange to have your vehicle picked up on a bonded, licensed and insured carrier. We can Assist You With Shipping Anywhere in The World to your Door! Open or Enclosed. Across town or across the ocean! Above: OPEN SHIPPING Above: ENCLOSED SHIPPING This vehicle is being offered as described. This vehicle is being sold AS IS. 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