Vehicle Description
1978 450SL - ALL ORIGINAL and PERFECT Inside & Out, Runs perfectly. Convertible, with Hardtop or Soft-top. Gently driven in Oregon, garaged and impeccably maintained for every day of its life. Surely one of the finest examples available. Original metallic silver exterior is without a mark. All chrome, stainless, vinyl and rubber trim are in excellent condition. The original blue leather seats are perfect. Features include power windows, cruise control, original Becker Mexico AM/FM Cassette with power antenna, and automatic climate-control air conditioning, 14" Alloy Aluminum Wheels, 4.5 liter V8 gasoline engine produces 250 horsepower and 278 pounds of torque. 3-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and firmly, and has a rear end gear of 3.46 which also helps this SL to an estimated top speed of 127 mph!! The 450 SL also features power 4 wheel disc brakes, independent suspension, and power assist steering. 1978 is the third year of the new, improved fuel-injection system, and the first year of the automatic climate-control interior. Like-minded previous owners have pampered this Mercedes its whole life, and it's sure to be collectors item, thanks to their care. Includes original booklets and manuals and all past maintenance records.
