Vehicle Description
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster
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 automotive 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 the mid-1970's and
sporting the moniker Mercedes-Benz. This 450SL was well taken care
of and it shows, serviced by an independent Mercedes-Benz shop for
both our consignor and the previous owner. 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.
Lovingly maintained and restored with a folder of receipts and
documentation translates to gl�ckliches Autofahren!!!
Exterior
A soft top, an open air tourer, and a hardtop currently attached,
which matches the rest of the Signal Red 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, the last year for the European bumpers on
North American destined cars, and a chromed spear running along the
beltline, as well as 2 trim pieces which run along the hardtop,
give the car a solid and expensive look. Standard vented Mercedes
Benz wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in blackwall
rubber. Glatter roter Stahl
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 leather coverings on the bucket
seats, door panels, and all presenting nicely, no cracks or tears,
in a striking black. That same black is covering the floors and
rear compartment in nicely preserved carpet. Black rubber floor
mats are above the black 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 Blaupunkt
AM/FM/Cassette radio sits in its factory designated position and
works well. A new headliner is attached to the underside of the
hardtop and is bild perfekt!
Drivetrain
A restored well maintained 4.5 Liter V8 engine graces the engine
bay, which shows in as good of condition as the exterior. A 3-speed
automatic is attached to the back of the V8 and sends power back to
a 3.07 geared rear axle. Over $4,300 was spent on maintenance and
repairs under the hood. New gaskets, a tune up, valve adjustment,
belts and hoses along with a recored radiator and new alternator.
Zuverl�ssig und sauber!!!
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 where the undercoating has peeled away there
is some heavy surface rust. A structurally sound frame with clean
floor pans and surfaces underneath. Independent coil spring
suspension along with power disc brakes are seen on all 4 corners.
Wir haben ein sehr sch�nes 450 SL Paket.
Drive-Ability
Of course, this piece of German engineering fired right up, and
handled our test track with ease. Great acceleration, great
handling, and solid braking. All mechanicals were operable with the
exception of the windshield wipers only working in position 3 and
the turn signal stalk must be held to keep the signals actuating.
Ein guter Fahrer und Kreuzer!
1979 never looked so good with this classic. Definitely one of the
stars in the house of this make and model, in excellent overall
condition, no fading, no excessive dirt, no wear on the seats, it
is simply amazing. Tons of service records to pour through on this
car, and it will quickly explain why it is really that
good...actually Ausgezeichnet!
VIN DECODE
10704412009034
107-SL Series
044-450 Roadster
12-Left Hand Drive Automatic
009034-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
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
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.