Vehicle Description
TO BE SOLD TO OUT OF STATE BUYERS OR DEALERS ONLY DUE TO CALIFORNIA
SMOG EMISSIONS West Coast Classics are proud to present an
absolutely exceptional and simply stunning example of this original
California version 1980 Mercedes -Benz 450SEL Long Wheel Base
(W116-033 Series) 4.5L 180HP V8 Sedan (built only between the years
1973-80), and obviously always coveted and always garaged and
covered with no signs of any accidents and absolutely no rust and
reportedly owned until recently by a long time owner and a mostly
completely stock example with it's original 'Blaupunkt' radio,
power windows, power steering, power brakes, spare wheel and jack,
original Mercedes Benz factory 'Bundt' style chromed alloy wheels
and rare factory sunroof and factory air conditioning!The car is in
mostly all original and stock condition with its original and
highly striking 'Light Ivory' (Weiss - Code 623) factory color
paint in simply fantastic condition with a factory sunroof and its
gorgeous and seemingly all original 'Palomino' leather interior!
The highly desirable 4.5L/180HP V8 engine runs smooth and strong
and boasts only 130K original miles and this is a car fully loaded
with factory options including power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power antenna, sunroof, air conditioning, fog lamps,
vacuum central locking, and a stunning interior with matching
carpet and kick panel carpet all in exceptionally fine condition
throughout and with no cracks in the original dashboard or wood
veneer. Mercedes-Benz's introduction of the W116 in 1972 not only
signaled the replacement of the previous W108/109 series, but also
marked the beginning of the top-of-the-line 'S Class'
(Sonderklasse). The W116 was Friedrich Geiger's last design for
Mercedes-Benz whose legendary career at Mercedes had started with
the 500K in 1933. This spectacular sedan boasted muscular and
imposing styling as well as a new chassis with a 112-inch
wheelbase, four-wheel disc brakes, and all-around independent
suspension that featured a unique twin control arm front
suspension. The introduction of the 450SE and 450SEL (LWB) model
with the now legendary M117 V8 engine with 4,520cc in early 1973
was a sensation with the 450SE model being named the 'European Car
of the Year' in 1974 and with the 450SEL being introduced with a
100mm (4 inches) longer wheel base. This particular highly
desirable Long Wheel Base example from it's last year of production
in 1980 must have spent almost all of its life garaged and covered
as it is in truly exceptional condition throughout with all the
chrome, including both front and rear bumpers and all four chrome
'Bundt' wheels in very spectacular condition and all the typical
rust-prone areas solid and rust-free. The car has a razor straight
body with no signs of any accidents or damage whatsoever! This car
must truly be seen to be seen and driven to be fully appreciated -
the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil
pressure and which sounds absolutely magnificent and the
transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine
temperature always remains cool. All the power options are working
including the factory sunroof. These 450SEL Long Wheel Base cars
were built to be the ultimate long distance touring car with fully
independent suspension that will hold any road without wandering or
being unsettled by rough terrain and with 4" of extra rear legroom
and seats contoured by orthopedic surgeons to give firm support on
specially tuned springs and a steering system with a special shock
absorbing system! It all adds up to a completely different level of
luxury and sophistication.This is one exceptionally fine and
head-turning example of a mostly completely original and quite rare
last year of production 1980 Mercedes 450SEL Long Wheel Base Sedan
(which is 4" longer than a regular 450SE, and as stated in the
brochure 'Mercedes engineers invested in the rear compartment
legroom only and not squandered in useless overhang!') in rare
turn-key ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily
head-turning condition! Perfect for the Mercedes collector or
enthusiast or any classic car lover looking for an affordable and
reliable daily driving classic European car!