Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
and simply stunning example of this original southern California
with its original 'California blue license plates' 1974
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Long Wheel Base (W116-033 Series) 4.5L 180HP
V8 Sedan (built only between the years 1973-80), and obviously
always coveted and always garaged and covered with no signs of any
accidents and absolutely no rust and reportedly owned until
recently by a long time owner and a mostly completely stock example
with it's original factory 'Becker Grand Prix' radio, power
windows, power steering, power brakes, spare wheel and jack,
original Mercedes Benz factory 'Bundt' style chromed alloy wheels
and rare factory sunroof and factory air conditioning!The car is in
mostly all original and stock condition with its original and
highly striking 'Dark Olive' (Weiss - Code 291) factory color paint
in simply fantastic condition with a factory sunroof and its
gorgeous and seemingly all original 'Palomino' leather interior!
The highly desirable 4.5L/180HP V8 engine runs smooth and strong
and boasts only 111K original miles and this is a car fully loaded
with factory options including power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power antenna, 'Becker Grand Prix' radio, sunroof, air
conditioning, fog lamps, vacuum central locking, and a stunning
interior with matching carpet and kick panel carpet all in
exceptionally fine condition throughout with rear 'Coco' mats and
with no cracks in the original dashboard or wood
veneer.Mercedes-Benzs introduction of the W116 in 1972 not only
signaled the replacement of the previous W108/109 series, but also
marked the beginning of the top-of-the-line 'S Class'
(Sonderklasse). The W116 was Friedrich Geiger's last design for
Mercedes-Benz whose legendary career at Mercedes had started with
the 500K in 1933. This spectacular sedan boasted muscular and
imposing styling as well as a new chassis with a 112-inch
wheelbase, four-wheel disc brakes, and all-around independent
suspension that featured a unique twin control arm front
suspension. The introduction of the 450SE and 450SEL (LWB) model
with the now legendary M117 V8 engine with 4,520cc in early 1973
was a sensation with the 450SE model being named the 'European Car
of the Year' in 1974 and with the 450SEL being introduced with a
100mm (4 inches) longer wheel base.This particular highly desirable
Long Wheel Base example from 1974 must have spent almost all of its
life garaged and covered as it is in truly exceptional condition
throughout with all the chrome, including both front and rear
bumpers and all four chrome 'Bundt' wheels in very spectacular
condition and all the typical rust-prone areas solid and rust-free.
The car has a razor straight body with no signs of any accidents or
damage whatsoever! This car must truly be seen to be seen and
driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and
responsive with excellent oil pressure and which sounds absolutely
magnificent and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears
and the engine temperature always remains cool. All the power
options are working including the factory sunroof.These 450SEL Long
Wheel Base cars were built to be the ultimate long distance touring
car with fully independent suspension that will hold any road
without wandering or being unsettled by rough terrain and with 4"
of extra rear legroom and seats contoured by orthopedic surgeons to
give firm support on specially tuned springs and a steering system
with a special shock absorbing system! It all adds up to a
completely different level of luxury and sophistication.This is one
exceptionally fine and head-turning example of a mostly completely
original and quite rare 1974 Mercedes 450SEL Long Wheel Base Sedan
(which is 4" longer than a regular 450SE, and as stated in the
brochure 'Mercedes engineers invested in the rear compartment
legroom only and not squandered in useless overhang!') in rare
turn-key ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily
head-turning condition! Perfect for the Mercedes collector or
enthusiast or any classic car lover looking for an affordable and
reliable daily driving classic European car!