Vehicle Description
Long-term care and great features - like cold-blowing A/C - make
this 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL the V8-powered drop-top luxury
classic that has everything you want... including an affordable
price.
This car is coming off of 16 years of long-term ownership, and in
fact, careful ownership is believed to be part of its whole life.
The consignor purchased this from a friend, and they both gave it
garage-kept care. The low odometer is even believed to represent
the full actual mileage. It makes for a particularly attractive
exterior where the light Aqua Blue has the terrific shine of
quality. And this shows all the right signs of being the factory
application! It does a terrific job of showing off the crisp lines
that make the R107 series SL an enduring icon of premium style. And
the iconic color-matched wheel covers remind you that this is part
of a line of great classic Mercedes-Benzs. Capping off this premium
appearance is an attractive dark blue folding roof, and there's
also a color-matched hardtop whenever you want a coupe-like
profile.
While having two roof options makes this car ideal, we all know
these SLs are best when topless. So if you like the way the dark
blue soft top looks against the light blue exterior, then you'll
love the full dark blue interior. There's a freshness to the seats
so that they are both attractive and comfortable. But overall, you
can tell this is just a true vintage presentation, right down to
the fundamentals like the working courtesy lights to the crisp VDO
gauges. It's made to be a great luxury cruiser, and that's why you
have features like power windows, cruise control, and updated
speakers that are just waiting for you to choose a modern stereo.
And the air conditioning is blowing cold with modern R134a
refrigerant so it's fun to drive with the top down even in the
summertime.
The engine bay has the correct and robust 4.5-liter SOHC V8 with
Bosch fuel injection. It shows a history of proper care, including
fundamentals, like the brake lines, fuel pump, and steering
components. And the proof of watchfulness is in the way this one
still eagerly fires up and runs. This generation SL was terrific at
being the ideal balance of comfort and sport. It includes power
steering, a three-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel
power disc brakes for the best all-around control.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and maintenance
records. A great Benz is all about finding one where the previous
owners have cared about the car in the same way you would. That's
why you know this one is an irresistible find. Call now!
