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Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412060558

Production Date: 12/79

Color: Classic White (DB-737)

Interior: Palomino MB-Tex

Soft Top: Dark Brown Original MB issue

Mileage: 30,200 (original documented)

This is an exceptional example final model year 450SL that has been incredibly well preserved over its 40 years of existence.

The classic white paint shows a beautiful shine and deep luster. The chrome and brightwork looks new.

Inside the interior is in time capsule condition. The original dashpad is perfect free of any cracks. Both door panels show no evidence of heat or cooling cycles through the years. The zebrano wood is original and still retains its dark color without cracks. All carpet is original and looks new. The MB-Tex seats are in near perfect condition, showing vibrant color and excellent shape.

A Mercedes original soft top in dark brown has been up a handful of times. The stitching is still bright and the condition is like new. A matching white hard top comes with the vehicle.

The engine bay is clean and crisp and the trunk carpet is spotless. You will find the original spare that’s never been used with hang tag still affixed. It comes with the original first-aid kit.

The original factory 14 inch bundt wheels in like new condition wear correctly sized Michelin tires showing negligible use.

Drive quality is exceptional on this example.

The MB service booklet shows history with various stamps, dates of service and work performed.

Comes with all original factory handbooks / manuals and MB service booklet and 2 MB key fobs.

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412044542

Production Date: 11/77

Exterior: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Black Leather (201)

Soft Top: Original Black Mercedes issue

Mileage: 94,300 (Original documented)

An exceptional example that was originally purchased in Northern California by Robert Miller Photography, its first owner, and lovingly cared for until 2014 when it changed hands. We have the original invoice and original window sticker. We are impressed at the condition and preservation on this vehicle and you will be hard pressed to find an equal.

The Signal Red paint shows very nice deep shine and luster. The chrome, rubber and trim look excellent. A matching hard top with high quality original headliner and superb glass and trim included.

The original issue Mercedes Wopavin black soft is in perfect condition as evidenced by its sparse usage and careful storage in the spotless convertible top compartment.

Exceptional interior with a flawless original dashpad. The instrument cluster markings and bright orange needles could easily rival vehicles with 1/2 the mileage. Original black leather upholstery still holds it’s supple look and feel and has a soft touch evidencing no dye or sun damage. Zebrano wood looks new with deep color and flawless lacquer finish free of blemishes or cracking. Carpets are perfect with even black color. Door cards do not show multiple heat and cold cycles on the trim. Equipped with an original AM/FM Becker cassette radio still in good working condition.

Undercarriage looks exactly how one would expect an extremely well preserved California Mercedes to look – clean and free of corrosion.

Excellent condition 14 inch bundt alloy wheels.

Original window sticker, original purchase invoice. MB service booklet is stamped with history showing dates, mileage and work completed. All handbooks and original owner’s metal plate and First Aid-Kit. Original spare, jack and tool roll.

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1980 Mercedes Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID # WDB10704412063333

Production Date: 04/80

Exterior Color: Thistle Green (DB-881)

Interior Color: Cream (235)

Soft Top: Brown (German GAHH) in nice quality condition.

Mileage: 148,900 (fully documented from new)

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. A good quality respray was conducted by prior ownership in the factory color. A nice alternative to your typical colors, 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.

The original Becker AM/FM radio with cassette player is currently not working. We will try and source the issue.

The AC is not currently operating and will be checked further.

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. Newer correctly sized BF Goodrich tires showing negligible wear.

Tidy trunk area, light color original carpet is good. Spare tire well storage area is very 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.