Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is proud to offer this 1980
Mercedes-Benz 450 SL. Two reasons people collect art is to preserve
history and make a sound investment. The price of the artwork is
often based on the talent of the artist and what they have
accomplished. This 1980 Mercedes falls into that category. This was
the last car owned by the ICONIC HALL of FAME professional baseball
LEGEND Roger Maris. Roger Maris was known for breaking the
single-season home run record held by another legend, Babe Ruth.
Maris blasted sixty-one home runs in a single-season. How often do
you get to own a car from a super star? Added to the mix is the
fact that this is a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL. Some regard the 1980
Mercedes 450 SL as a legend in its own right. Obviously, Maris seen
the prominence in it since he purchased it. This �80 is a great
example of an original well preserved 450SL. The exterior is
finished in the classic Mercedes Silver with black leather
interior. With the front engine rear wheel drive design, handling
characteristics are not quite what you would expect. The ride is
plush yet stiff with just the right amount of road feel making it
an absolute pleasure to drive. Powering this exotic roadster is a
torque filled 4.5 liter V8 that is paired to a smooth shifting 4
speed automatic allowing this roadster to barrel down the road in a
way that only a Mercedes can. The interior is exactly what you
would expect from a Benz. There is enough high quality leather to
cover three sofas with the bucket seats being as comfortable as
they look. The interior door panels are in great condition and
definitely remind you that you are in a high end luxury car. With
the late 70's and early 80's German cars being one of the hottest
commodities in the collector car market, this beauty is sure to
find a new home quickly. Options include AM/FM CD Radio,
Convertible Top, Spare Tire, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power
Locks, Power Windows, Seat Belts, Leather Interior, Radial Tires,
and Aluminum/Alloy Wheels. Also included in the sale of this fine
Mercedes is some nostalgic memorabilia from Roger Maris including a
signed baseball card! This 1980 Mercedes 450SL is for sale in our
Tampa Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+
HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For
additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff at
(813)645-6200 or email us at
[email protected]. If you
would like to see it in person, come to our Tampa Showroom, located
at 351 30th Street NE, Ruskin, FL 33570. Hours: Monday through
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
