Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this one original southern California owner 1979
Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 2 door hardtop coupe with only 52K miles, the
most expensive model of the legendary 450 series, at an original
MSRP of $36,700 (over $120K according to the CPI adjusted for
inflation for 2018!) compared to $31,845 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, window sticker and owners manuals 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 'Black' (color code 40) paint is in
superb condition and the matching and all original matching 'Black'
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 chrome 'Bundt' wheels which are also in
exceptional condition and fairly 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's boasts being
an original California ordered car with it's original 'Becker
Mexico' radio/cassette and the optional electric sunroof and
leather interior.The car was originally sold new on 6/1/1979 to
it's original and only southern California owner and serviced at
'MBNA Mercedes' of Hollywood, 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 52K original
miles available anywhere else!