Vehicle Description
True premium luxury is expressed with long wheelbase V8-power
Mercedes sedans. That's why this loaded, low mileage, and
well-maintained 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL shows that you know how
to blend executive-level luxury with vintage style.
This is the car that launched the S-Class designation of grand
luxury sedans. And few cars have a more commanding road presence
than an S-Class Mercedes. The gray-blue metallic is believed to be
the factory paint. It shows its history, but the level of shine it
still radiates is also a reminder of the exceptional time and
quality that went into these flagship cars. Bright bumpers, trim,
and proper Mercedes alloys with upgraded polish go nicely with this
color (the original wheels are also available if desired.) The
executive-level transport has style in spades. In typical German
fashion, the design is restrained and the clean lines minimize the
car's size, but there's no denying that this is a real presence on
the road. And wherever you arrive, there is a quite nod of
appreciation when people see this symbol vintage stature.
The full dark blue interior looks great against the lighter blue
exterior to deliver one of this ideal European color combos. It
looks particularly nice with the wood trim around the dash and
center console. The longer wheelbase SEL models offered more room
for back seat passengers to spread out. But you don't buy a car
like this for everyone else. This is a true driver's machine with
the classically comfy Mercedes bucket seat covered in leather. You
get great features, like power windows, cruise control, an upgraded
AM/FM/CD stereo, and a power sunroof. There are provisions for air
conditioning that include recent investments in a new fan assembly
and compressor.
Power comes from a 4.5-liter V8 - it's the "450" in 450SEL. This
was the upgraded V8 from Mercedes at the time, and so it makes this
S-Class a true executive-level express. There's a deep well of
torque to make the big sedan feel quick from a standstill and light
on its feet. It's also legendary for its durability, and that only
gets better on an example like this. After all, it has averaged
less than 1,500 miles annually. Plus, there's a nice maintenance
file, including $1,600 receipt from late 2017 that includes
radiator, electrical work, and a tune-up. So it fires up with the
kind of vigor that makes far newer vehicles jealous. The
three-speed automatic transmission makes for an effortless cruiser.
Plus, the fully independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes
give this large sedan a surefootedness you don't find on many other
classics.
If you love a classic that has the sturdiness to be enjoyable in
modern times, don't miss this Mercedes. Call today!!!