For Sale: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL in Southbury, Connecticut

Vehicle Description

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is powered by a 4.5L V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic with a black convertible top over a red leather interior, this R107 is now offered by the seller with a color-matched removable hardtop and Connecticut registration.

Highlights

  • Air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Power steering, windows, antenna, and four-wheel disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                            

  • Offered by a private seller 
  • Current location: Connecticut 

EXTERIOR

  • Anthracite Gray Metallic paint 
  • Body-color removable hardtop
  • Black convertible top 
  • Red and white side accent stripes 
  • Power antenna 
  • Chrome mirror caps 
  • US-spec lights
  • Fog lights
  • Chrome wheel moldings 
  • Trunk-mounted third brake light 
  • Chrome bumpers 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

  • 14-inch chrome Bundt wheels 
  • 205/70 Uniroyal radial tires 

INTERIOR

  • Red leather upholstery
  • Woodgrain trim
  • Bucket seats
  • Center console with automatic shifter
  • Cruise control
  • Air conditioning  
  • Power windows
  • Power steering
  • Aftermarket speaker system
  • Aftermarket Aiwa stereo
    • AM/FM
    • Trunk-mounted CD player
    • Cassette player 

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 160-mph speedometer
    • 7,000-rpm tachometer
    • Oil pressure
    • Temperature
    • Clock
    • Fuel
  • Odometer shows 84,446 miles
    • Odometer is inoperable
    • 85,446 true mileage by seller's estimation 
    • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 4.5L V8
    • 180 horsepower 
    • 220 lb-ft of torque 
    • Bosch fuel injection 

Transmission

  • Three-speed automatic 

Service History Highlights 

  • April 2023
    • New battery 
  • June 2022
    • New water pump 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

  • 3.07 gears
  • Four-wheel independent suspension 
  • Four-wheel power disc brakes 
  • Single-exit exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • Odometer does not work
  • Radio inoperable 
  • Trunk-mounted CD player needs replaced
  • Driver seat shows signs of wear 

Vehicle Details

  • 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
  • Listing ID: CC-1965849
  • Price: $19,995
  • Location:Southbury, Connecticut
  • Year:1979
  • Make:Mercedes-Benz
  • Model:450SEL
  • Exterior Color:Anthracite Gray
  • Interior Color:Red
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:84446
  • VIN:1070441205XXXX
  • Seat Material:Leather
  • CD Player:Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Yes
  • AM/FM Radio:Yes
  • Cassette:Yes
  • Bucket Seats:Yes
  • Cruise Control:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Power Windows:Yes
Listed By:
Private Seller

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