Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this two owner 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 2 door hardtop
coupe with only 83K original miles; this was by far Mercedes most
expensive model of the legendary 450 series, at an original MSRP of
$32,590 ($136,777 adjusted for inflation according to the CPI for
2018!) compared to $26,777 for the same year 450SL roadster, and
this particular example is in absolutely beautiful 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 was sold new to it's original long
time Colorado owner at the Mercedes-Benz dealership of Overland
Park, KS on 2/18/1977 and reportedly sold last year to only it's
second owner with 83,248 original miles. It is quite obvious that
this particular example was always garaged with no signs of any
accidents or rust and never smoked in! All power options are
working as they should including the power windows and power
sunroof.The very striking original and rare 'Milan Brown Metallic'
factory color paint is a very striking almost 'Bronze' color in
appearance and the paint in very fine condition throughout and the
original 'Palomino' Leather interior is also in as gorgeous
condition with virtually no signs of wear with the classic 'Coco
mats' in both the front and rear compartments and the car has its
original matching Mercedes hubcaps which are also in exceptional
condition.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, automatic air conditioning
with climate control and central locking. The car 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 with no noticeable oil leaks, the transmission shifts
smoothly through the gears and the temperature always remains cool.
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
this all original 450SLC model with only 83K miles available
anywhere else!