1980 Mercedes Benz 450 SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID # WDB10704412062149    Production Date: 02/80

Exterior:  Black (DB-040)

Interior:  Palomino

Mileage:  159,780

Soft Top:  Black

Santa Barbara, California car in same family ownership until July 2017 when it changed hands.  Upon sale it received a smog inspection service to update equipment for California emissions successful pass.  Shortly thereafter a full brake service including pads and calipers plus an oil and filter change were performed.   Records available.  A matching set of new tires, with the recommended factory dimensions were then installed over the Mercedes factory non-chrome 14 inch Bundt style rims.  The steering had significant play and a replacement of the steering coupling was completed in January of 2018.

Nice quality respray executed approximately 5 years ago in the factory color.

Motor is highly responsive and vehicle behaves well in both city and highway conditions.  Lovely driver.  Powerful responsive 4.5L V8 showing no hesitation on throttle top to bottom.  Shift quality is good, tracks straight, rides smooth.

Generally solid undercarriage.  Chrome shows some minor dings.  Hood has a few minor abrasions.  AC and heat not currently working.  Recent diagnosis is AC will need blower motor.  Original dash pad shows negligible cracks.  Consul wood shows wear.  Upholstery shows seam split-light tear on head rests.  Carpet could be addressed or deep cleaned for simple driver quality level.  Trunk missing floor carpet.  Soft top will need to be addressed.

Little documentation history passed along from previous sale.

California registration is current with Cali special order black/yellow plates.