Vehicle Description
1974 Mercedes Benz 450SL Convertible - The car is an extremely
'clean' car. I've been the third owner and like the previous
owners, have always kept the car garaged, except when it's driven
in the warmer months. It's never seen snow and has rarely seen
rain. Essentially rust-free. I've driven it maybe 500 miles every
summer, but I haven't really driven it for the past four years,
except to start it up in Spring and Fall, and run it around for a
few miles to make certain everything's okay. Since we bought it in
2007, we had a near-restoration quality exterior renovation,
including new paint. In a word, it's gorgeous! I also added
like-new black leather seats -including the rare drivers' side
armrest -and have protected them with Benz black sheepskin covers.
The engine has been diligently well-maintained for decades. New
battery, new fuel delivery system, new brake lines, new brakes,
good tires, new shocks, new front end parts and shiny chrome wire
wheels. The engine runs great, but it has a small transmission
fluid leak that I've not bothered to fix. The heater isn't
connected (blew a hose a couple years ago), but since I've only
driven it in good weather, I've not bothered to tackle the fix. I
don't drive it in the winter, so who needs it?) Same with the
cruise control. Othwise, everything is more than good to go. Last
year, I replaced the stock radio with a newer AM/FM/CD unit that's
iPod compatible, and put in new speakers at the same time. Also put
in a new pad under the hood. It comes with a very good soft top -no
rips, no tears, no leaks -and a matching hard top with rear window
defroster.(This has a little rust on it from sitting in the garage
for 10 years. It also comes with a custom-made CarJacket I've used
for winter storage. This is basically a great big bag that zips and
seals around the car, enclosing it completely, and protecting it
from rust, corrosion, moisture, dust, dirt, and insects.
