Vehicle Description
1978 MERCEDES 450 SEL EURO SPEC 6.9Only 7,380 units produced
worldwide, while only 1,816 were sold in the U.S.; with exclusivity
being further heightened by this unit's highly coveted European
specification status -- this highly-desirable Euro-spec 1978
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL (W116) 6.9 Sedan features only 92,XXX miles
from new, the higher horsepower, hand-built engine, both Euro-spec
headlights and the slim bumpers (front/rear), the self-leveling
hydropneumatic suspension system, and a sunroof! Upon viewing this
stately automobile, you're welcomed by an exterior displayed in an
illustrious Silver finish, select exterior surfaces in Chrome and
Black, and 14 - Inch wheels.The cabin's Black leather interior
features front and rear seats that are enhanced by perforations,
pipping and twin-stitching; twin-stitching is also featured on the
door panels, with Burl Walnut inserts in the center console and
dashboard areas, with the rooflining being finished in Gray. The
cabin's audio experience is provided by the original Becker Mexico
audio unit. Underneath the hood lies its prodigious 6.9L,
hand-assembled, (M-100) eight-cylinder engine -- that when new,
produced a strong 286 hp w/ a staggering 405 ft-lbs of torque and
is mated to a 3-speed, automatic transmission while having the
power remitted to the rear wheels. For additional information
regarding this stately, and highly desirable Euro-spec 1978
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL (W116) 6.9 Sedan, call us now at (516)
888-9000!
