Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this original southern California 1977 Mercedes-Benz
450SLC 2 door hardtop coupe with only 74K original miles and still
boasting it's original 'Blue California Plates', this was by far
Mercedes most expensive model of the legendary 450 series, at an
original MSRP of $32,590 ($136,777 adjusted for inflation according
to the CPI for 2017!) compared to $26,777 for the same year 450SL
roadster, and this particular example is in absolutely beautiful
condition throughout!Mercedes Benz released two iconic models in
the early seventies, the 450SL two seater roadster and the 450SLC
two door coupe and these cars were the ultimate status symbol of
their day, symbolic for their era of exclusivity and immediately
identifiable by their uniquely original styling. They were to
create a cult following which has continued to this day. They were
sold as the R107 SL roadster and the C107 SLC coupe with the coupe
model wheelbase lengthened by 14" to make room for the rear seat
passengers in a fixed pillarless superstructure above the 2+2
cabin, whilst still incorporating its sports car dynamics. The
450SLC was built in very limited numbers and was one of the most
exclusive coupes ever made, offering the sensations of a true
sports car but with the refinements of a four seater grand touring
coupe! The particular example is to be sold with all its recent
service history available and it is quite obvious that this
particular example was always garaged with no signs of any
accidents or rust and never smoked in! All options are working as
they should including the air conditioning, power windows and power
sunroof.The very striking 'Yellow' color paint is in very fine
condition and the 'Palomino' interior is also in gorgeous shape
with virtually no signs of wear and the car has its original
Mercedes 'Bundt' wheels which are also in exceptional condition.The
car's factory options include: automatic transmission, power
assisted steering, power brakes, tinted glass, cruise control,
electric window lifts, electrically heated rear window on hard top,
fully independent suspension, power assisted four wheel disc
brakes, limited slip differential, automatic antenna, Halogen head
and fog lamps, automatic air conditioning with climate control and
central locking. The car drives exactly like such a well maintained
and serviced Mercedes should and must be seen and driven to be
truly appreciated. The engine is extremely strong with no
noticeable oil leaks, the transmission shifts smoothly through the
gears and the temperature always remains cool. The car has a recent
California smog certificate. Without doubt, this is one of the
finest classically beautiful designs built by Mercedes-Benz,
probably the last classically beautiful series they built which are
now at long last becoming more desirable and collectible than ever
before - certainly you will look long and hard to find a finer
head-turning example of this 450SLC model with only 74K miles
available anywhere else!