For Sale: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 in Santa Barbara, California

1979 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 The 450 SEL 6.9 is the high-performance version of the W116 S-Class saloon. It was based on the long-wheelbase version of W116 chassis introduced in 1972 and equipped with Mercedes-Benz M100 V8 engine and full hydropneumatic suspension system. The 450 SEL 6.9 was presented to the public at the Geneva Auto Show in 1974 as the successor to the original high-performance saloon from Mercedes-Benz, the 300 SEL 6.3 (1968-1972). Like 300 SEL 6.3, the nomenclate, 6.9, was affixed to the trunk lid as to differentiate itself from 450 SEL. The 450 SEL 6.9 was produced in a very limited number from 1975 to 1981. only about 350 cars were imported to the United States in 1979. This is a very nice example of a rare Mercedes, Southern California Car with no rust issues, looks and runs beautifully.