For Sale: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL in Bettendorf, Iowa

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is best described as a contemporary classic. Its timeless body design is still regarded as a graceful and elegant shape, its 4.5-liter 190HP V-8 engine still delivers performance on par with contemporary standards and its 4-wheel independent suspension still delivers excellent cornering capability while maintaining a supple ride quality. This particular Mercedes-Benz is of 1979 vintage and is the last year the 450SL came with the large-displacement 4.5-liter, single overhead cam, V-8 engine, and the 3-speed automatic transmission. Appears to still have its original paint and it looks amazing. Presented in Atlantic Gray Metallic (code 044) exterior. The car shows no indication of ever having any paintwork. Beautiful and original matching darker blue leather interior. This fully optioned 450SL comes complete with its original steel hardtop (looks like new) and cloth soft-top. Always Garaged, and maintained at the highest level. Service history included spanning many many years. The AC works beautifully and blows cold and has been converted to R134. The Blue Leather Interior is in nearly like new condition, seats are impeccable as is the wood trim (NO CRACKS). Everything works, very nice handling, a wonderful car to drive. The body is in near-perfect condition, as you'd expect for a beauty of this caliber. The paint is gorgeous, the blue cloth soft top is clean and shows little wear from being down, and the plastic window is clear too. The hard top is excellent and almost new-looking 9hartop stand in pictures not included). Maintained fastidiously by its two previous owners, the last having been its custodian for more than 25 years. It's ready to be enjoyed and driven anywhere. SMILES are not included but are unavoidable.