Vehicle Description
1975 Mercedes Benz 450SL
Three-box design is a broad automotive styling term describing a
coupe, sedan, notchback or hatchback where, when viewed in profile,
principal volumes are articulated into three separate compartments
or boxes: engine, passenger and cargo. Designed by Paul Bracq, a
Frenchman and noted automative designer, this classic design would
be the standard at Mercedes Benz for the 60's and 70's.
For consignment a classic sports car from mid-1970's and sporting
the monicker Mercedes-Benz. This 450SL was well taken care of and
it shows. The mid '70's brought plenty of over engineered cars that
were built like panzer tanks, and this one can be driven around,
and doing so a bit sportingly, our test drive revealed not even a
mere creak from this beauty, starting quickly, running smoothly,
and sitting very comfortably.
Exterior
A convertible, and a hardtop currently attached, which matches the
rest of the Tobacco Brown straight steel panels, show well minded
gaps all around. Chrome is excellent, and all badging is looking
good and original, but in all the right places. Nice brite work in
the form of the iconic tri pointed star centered grille, window
surrounds, and a chromed spear running along the belt line, as well
as 2 trim pieces which run along the hardtop, give the car a solid
and expensive look. Steel wheels with tri pointed star covers also
in Tobacco Brown are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Opening and closing the solid doors on this car yields the
sought-after thud sound upon the close. No other manufacturer can
achieve this, and what makes it unique to Mercedes Benz, is the
quality and thickness of the steel they use in these cars. Looking
inside we are met with plenty of MB Tex coverings on the bucket
seats, door panels and headliner, all presenting nicely, no cracks
or tears, in a mellow warm tan. That same golden tan is covering
the floors and rear compartment in nicely preserved carpet. Brown
450SL labeled floor mats are above the golden tan carpet and are
definitely keeping it in clean condition. Power windows, air
conditioning, power steering and power brakes are noted. The dash,
fronted by the original steering wheel, is excellent and very
clean. A Becker Corona 2 AM/FM radio sits in its factory designated
position and works well.
Drivetrain
An original unrestored well maintained 4.5 Liter V8 engine graces
the engine bay, which shows some dust, slight corrosion, and a nice
patina direct from 1975. A 3-speed automatic is attached to the
back of the V8 and shifts smoothly.
Undercarriage
As noted with the topside, well cared for, with virtually no
surface rust save for the exhaust pipes that come from the engine,
however the remainder of the exhaust has been recently replaced and
show no rust, even on the mufflers. Structurally sound frame with
clean floor pans, and surfaces underneath, and we have a very nice
450 SL package.
New Mercedes-Benz sports cars are nice with their bells and
whistles, but lately, a return to the classic look from this German
Manufacturer are becoming more desirable. It is probably harkening
back to an era when the cars were all steel, no plastic, and
weighed a ton. Sporty, with luxury, great lines with class, this
iconic Mercedes sports car convertible 2-seater is yours for the
taking here at Classic Auto Mall. Let's just say you could have a
ton of fun with this German Classic!
VIN Decode
10704412022002
107-SL
044-450 V8
12-Automatic Transmission
022002-Sequential Unit Number
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This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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