Mercedes450SEL

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 – Price – T.B.D.

VIN ID # 11603612006925

Production Date: 08/79

Engine: 100985 12 007033

Transmission: 02 001750

Order Number: 0 9 705 62789

Order Location: United States

Exterior Color: Anthracite Grey Metallic (DB-172U)

Interior: Bamboo Leather (204)

Mileage: 134,000 (documented)

Code Description:

410 Sliding Roof, electrically operated / 461 Instrument with miles ind. and english legend / 494 Version for USA / 502 Outside rear view mirror, on the right / 518 Becker Radio Mexico Cassette Full Stereo (AM/FM, USA) / 524 Paintwork – Preservation / 531 Automatic Antenna / 581 Automatic Climate Control / 592 Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter / 639 Elimination of First-Aid Box and Warning Triangle / 640 15-Hole light alloy rims / 668 Mode of Packing VE III with Styropor Bumper Rails

Vehicle history known 2 previous owners. Acquired from prior ownership in San Francisco, California where it has been since 2010. Original ownership eastern Washington (Father then to son). A very nice survivor original example.

Good paintwork with nice depth. Some repaint to high quality standard. Excellent chrome work. Deep chrome polish front grill in preparation for sale. Original Mercedes glass all around. Body panel fitment looks correct.

Highly original interior with soft to touch leather still in very nice condition. Carpets shows nice preservation and only light use. Burl wood work is original and shows light patina. Original dashpad shows a few minor imperfections.

Currently mounted with correctly sized Michelin tires. New fresh lugbolts have been installed all around.

1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 11603312075489

Production Date: 12/77

Color: Anthracite Gray (DB-172)

Interior: Black Leather

Mileage: 35,000

A highly original superb example 450SEL long-wheel base 116 USA delivered car. Delivered to Worldwide Motors of Indianapolis, Indiana on 8/4/78. A numbers matching vehicle accompanied by owners manuals.

2 ownership history prior to our acquisition. Held by original owner until 2015.

Incredible factory finish of Anthracite Grey (DB-172) is original on the car except the trunk that was retouched by previous owner at an excellent quality level.

Interior is virtually in time capsule condition highlighting the original supple black upholstery, wood, carpet, and dashpad (flawless). The USA SEL models had no shortage of every option added including AC and electric sunroof. The Becker AM/FM radio-cassette still operates as it should with clean sound through the stock speakers. A factory First-Aid kit lives untouched in the rear shelf area.

Rides on original 14 inch non-chrome bundt wheels wrapped in correctly sized Michelin tires.

Technically the vehicle operates as it should from factory. Upon our acquisition multiple regular and deferred maintenance items were addressed. Records available upon request.

Spotless engine bay with newer hood pad and extremely tidy trunk compartment.

Equipped with: Tool roll still in MB plastic bag, spare wheel and jack.

A collection worthy highly optioned example 116 for the astute Mercedes enthusiast.