1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SELIntroducing this long-wheelbase 1980
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL finished in its factory color Manila Beige
(681) over a Palomino interior. As part of the W116 generation,
this flagship Mercedes-Benz sedan combined advanced engineering,
comfort, and understated styling in a way that helped define the
modern luxury sedan. The long-wheelbase 450SEL offered additional
rear passenger space, making it a preferred choice for executives
and dignitaries during its era. Highlights:- Factory
Color: Manila Beige (681)- Interior Color: Palomino- Fuel-Injected
V8 Engine- Automatic Transmission- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes-
Power-Assisted Steering- VDO Instrumentation- Air Conditioning-
Power Windows- Clarion Radio- 14-Inch Bundt-style Chrome Wheels-
Manufacturer's LiteraturePowered by a fuel-injected V8 engine
paired with an automatic transmission, this example is equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes, power-assisted steering, VDO
instrumentation, twin exhaust finishers, and an electrically
operated sunroof. Exterior details include Bosch front fog lights,
chrome trim, chrome bumpers with rubber guards, dual-side mirrors,
and 14-inch Bundt-style chrome wheels that complement the sedan's
classic appearance.Inside, the Palomino cabin features bucket
seats, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, a center
console, door pockets, a Clarion radio, and a fender-mounted
antenna. The manufacturer's literature is also included. While the
car will benefit from cosmetic attention, as the seats and exterior
show signs of age, it retains the good character and engineering
that made these W116 models highly regarded among Mercedes-Benz
enthusiasts.A notable detail about the W116 platform is that it was
the first vehicle officially introduced as an S-Class, establishing
a designation that continues today. A well-equipped and desirable
flagship sedan from the marque's golden era that is mechanically
sound. For $6,950
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