1978 MERCEDES-BENZ (R107) 450 SL

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of the elegant classic roadster, with a sleek white finish and smart blue upholstery.
• Under the bonnet is the 225bhp 4.5-litre V8, driving the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.
• It benefits from a good service history record and is offered in strong mechanical condition.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Its white paintwork is complemented by an interior trimmed in blue vinyl and chequered fabric panels, plus Zebrano wood inlays across the dashboard and centre console.
• Factory features include a mechanical aerial, 14-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, power steering, a wind deflector and adjustable wing mirrors.
• A Wurm Kat catalytic converter was installed in 1998.
• The Grundig radio cassette player in the dashboard is likely original.
• Its original owner’s manual and service book will be included, along with an R107-era guidebook, two high-quality car covers, and a Classic Data Certificate.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its white paintwork is believed to be entirely original. The finish is in generally excellent condition, with just a few very light stone chips and marks on both ends.
• Inside, its blue vinyl and cloth upholstery is in very good shape, and almost like new due to the fact that the first owner had used special sport seats instead.
• No electrical faults have been detected.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in March 2020 at 86,264 km, where technicians at Auto-Räker in Bielefeld, Germany changed the engine oil and valve cover seal.
• In 2018, its fuel pump, fuel filter and spark plugs were renewed, and the Bosch fuel injection system was attended to.

Dates and mileage:

•  06/01/1978 - 632 km - Mercedes-Benz Kundendienst
• 30/05/1978 - 7,890 km - Mercedes-Benz Kundendienst
• 04/08/1979 - 14,860 km - Mercedes-Benz Kundendienst
• 26/05/1980 - 29,684 km - Mercedes-Benz Kundendienst
• 07/08/1986 - 43,500 km - Mercedes-Benz Kundendienst
• 23/08/1993 - 58,900 km - Autohaus Zorn GmbH
• 16/07/2013 - 73,035 km - KFZ-Meisterbetrieb
• 11/07/2017 - 83,241 km (Carburettor cleaned, V-belt tightened, fluid and bulb checks)
• 01/03/2018 - 83,811 km (Fuel pump, filter, spark plugs, K-Jetronic fuel injection)
• 30/07/2019 - 86,173 km - Autohaus Räker GmbH

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz (R107) 450 SL is an elegant classic convertible, which has been driven sparingly but kept well maintained throughout its life, and now presents in excellent condition. It would be ideal for sunny weekend drives into the country, and could make a stylish addition to any collection.

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