1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD!
VIN ID# WDB10704412063333
Production Date: 04/80
Exterior Color: Thistle Green Metallic (DB-881)
Interior: Cream MB-TEX (235)
Soft Top: Dark Brown (German Canvas)
Mileage: 151,000 (original fully documented)
Exterior Color: Thistle Green (DB-881)
Sold new in Carlsbad, CA. by Hoehn Motors-Mercedes Benz. Final model year USA 450SL Just arrived in this rare color scheme, Thistle Green over Cream. Beautiful looks and extensive service history. We have a 3 ring folder full of records, spanning 4 decades back to new purchase in 1980, that has been preserved through prior ownership.
Paint shows bright shine and luster soft to touch. Thistle Green is impressive to the eye.
All orignal MB glass. The brightwork shows well with a few close up nicks.
A cream interior is an excellent contrast inside the cabin. We installed new OEM replacement MB-Tex seats in matching cream (235). Additionally, we had the seats fully refurbished including rebuilt springs and new padding. The original dash-pad shows no damage. The wood still has nice deep color and presents well. Door cards look to be in excellent condition. The matching lighter cream stock carpet shows well.
Fluids and oil recently changed and gear shift bushings replaced.
The brown soft top was replaced according to records in 2001. The canvas shows very well as it appears to have been sparsely used.
Still wearing the factory issued 14 inch Bundt style alloy wheels in nice condition. Correctly sized BF Goodrich tires showing negligible wear.
Extra clean trunk, light color original carpet shows excellent shape and spare tire well is ultra clean.
Full Handbooks, data card and build sheet. 2 original keys including valet key.
Spare tire, tool roll, jack, tire iron and convertible tools all present.