Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this one original southern California owner 1978
Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 2 door hardtop coupe with only 58K miles, the
most expensive model of the legendary 450 series, at an original
MSRP of $32,600 (over $137K according to the CPI adjusted for
inflation for 2018!) compared to $26,777 for the same year 450SL
roadster, in absolutely beautiful amp; quite exceptional 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 a documented one southern
California owner car since new and will be sold with all its
original handbooks and owners manuals, original Protecto-plate and
it is quite obvious that this particular example was always garaged
with no accidents or rust and never smoked in! All options are
working as they should including the air conditioning.The original
and very striking and rare factory 'Gray-Blue Metallic' (color code
906) paint is in superb condition and the matching and all original
'Dark Blue' leather interior is also in gorgeous shape with the
leather seats having always been covered since new with sheepskins
and with virtually no signs of any wear whatsoever! The car has its
original chrome Mercedes optional wire wheels with real knock offs
which are also in exceptional condition and new tires.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, working automatic air conditioning with automatic climate
control and central locking. Please also note that the car is an
original California ordered car with it's original 'Becker'
radio/cassette and the optional electric sunroof and leather
interior.The car was originally sold new on 8/25/1978 at 'Beverly
Hills Mercedes' of Beverly Hills, CA to it's original and only
southern California owner and primarily initially serviced under
warranty at 'Beverly Hills Mercedes' of Beverly Hills, CA and later
at 'Slavich Bros' of Fresno, CA and 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, the
transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature
always remains cool. All the options are working as they should.
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 a one southern
California owner and always garaged example with only 58K original
miles available anywhere else!