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1978 Mercedes 450SL

VIN: 10704412046357
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Penobscot County, Maine, USA
133,000 mi
Automatic
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)
  • TAXONOMY

About this 1978 Mercedes 450SL

VIN: 10704412046357

Details

  • This one-owner Mercedes-Benz 450SL shows 133K miles on the odometer and comes complete with a new soft top and a removable hard top.
  • The car's 4.5-liter V8 engine is linked to an automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.
  • The car has had recent service that includes a new soft top, new brakes, a steering box, and a coolant flush. The car was previously repainted.
  • Third-party photos and an inspection were performed to accurately report the car's condition.

This 450SL is available in MA as a Premium Listing on CLASSIC.COM and is being sold by Guillermo Lopez-Castro.

About the model

The Mercedes-Benz 450SL was a variant of the R107 SL-Class that was introduced for the 1973 model year. The 450 SL was offered with a 4.5L V8 engine that generated 222hp, which was sent to drive the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the 450SL lasted until 1980 when the model series was discontinued.

Features and Specs

  • VIN: 10704412046357
  • 133,905 miles
  • 4.5L V8 engine
  • Automatic transmission
  • Bundt wheels
  • Removable hardtop and retractable soft top
  • Red paint over beige leather upholstery
  • A/C

Known Modifications

  • Chrome wheel well trim
  • Third brake light

Due Diligence

  • Third-party inspection view here 6/7/24
  • Third-party photos

Ownership History

  • One owner

Service History

  • The vehicle has been repainted
  • New soft top
  • New brakes and steering box
  • Radiator flush

Known issues

  • Tire tread depth needs to be monitored
  • Minor scratches on the bumper and miscellaneous locations outlined in the inspection
  • Corrosion on the hard top
  • Minor wear to the carpets and seats

Included in the sale

  • 2 keys
  • Hardtop

Market Summary

The Mercedes-Benz 450SL - R107 (1973 to 1980) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $16,478
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The Mercedes-Benz 450SL was a variant of the R107 SL-Class that was introduced for the 1973 model year. The 450 SL was offered with a 4.5L V... Learn more.
There are 253 Mercedes-Benz SL - R107/C107 for sale across all model years (1971 to 1989) and variants, 63 are 450 SL and 7 are model year 1978 . There were 405 450 SL sold in the last 5 years.

Vehicle History

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Sep 12, 2024
Not Sold at Bring a Trailer with a HIGH BID of $9,500
134,000 mi · Methuen, Massachusetts, USA

Comps

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 119k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$14,500
Sep 6, 2024
98% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 116K - 174K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 138k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Last Asking
$12,750
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This listing was either sold, or removed, by the seller. The last asking price is the last price detected by Classic.com.
Sep 7, 2024
96% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 116K - 174K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 148k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$15,450
Oct 10, 2024
95% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 116K - 174K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1978
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
450 SL
Model Trim
-
Engine
4.5L V8 (M117)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
133,000 mi
VIN
10704412046357
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Red
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan

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