Vehicle Description
The Mercedes-Benz SL series started out as the top of the line
sports luxury tourer that offered both performance and comfort.
Produced from 1971 all the way to 1989, the R107 lived a long and
cherished life. The United States was an extremely popular market
for the personal luxury coupe and almost ? of all SL's were sold
here. Unfortunately, US regulations mandated big bumpers, low power
headlights, and emission choked engines. European market examples
were faster and looked better, and they are much more valuable than
US models
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this excellent 1980 450SL for
you consideration. This European model was built in 1980 and was
imported to the United States shortly after. US market headlights
were fitted, but the slim euro bumpers were retained. 14in BBS
wheels are period correct and look the part. The 4.5L V8 engine is
free of emission controls and is said to produce 225hp and
278lb-ft, which was nearly the same amount of power as the larger
US market 560SL model. Manual climate control and Becker Mexico
stereo are other euro features that work well. The silver metallic
paint and chrome trim are in excellent shape and the black leather
interior is in great shape with a minor bit of wear on the seats.
The factory matching hardtop fits well put has a few small stains
on the head liner. The power windows work well and the car is also
equipped with power steering, power disc brakes, independent rear
suspension and more. The car was purchased as a summer cruiser from
a family that had owned the car for over 20 years previously and
the car is in excellent mechanical and driving shape. A new exhaust
system was installed and the hardtop and soft top are in great
shape. The car also has a car cover and rolling cart for the
hardtop. An excellent euro car that is ready to roll!
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
