Description
The Millbrook Sale | Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire
Viewing: Saturday 9th May 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Sunday 10th May 2026
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JH
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
Over £12, 000 spent in recent maintenance
Estimate
£14, 000 - £18, 000
Registration No: CDE 265M
Chassis No: the details below
MOT: September 2026
Four former keepers and less than 100, 000 miles from new
Subject to recent and superbly well-documented mechanical fettling totalling over £12, 000
Reconditioned black leather interior to higher-than-standard specification
Offered for sale with a large history file, including the original build sheet, Owner's Manual, and advisory-free MOT until September 2026
Sharing the same basic (R107) platform architecture as its convertible sibling, the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Fixed Head coupe was introduced in 1972. A full four-seater, the model's stretched wheelbase was disguised by various ingenious styling cues such as the louvered sail panels that adorned its rear three-quarter windows. Equipped with all round coil-sprung independent suspension, power steering and four wheel disc brakes, it proved a comfortable and refined grand tourer. Predominantly allied to automatic transmission, its 4520cc SOHC V8 engine developed a quoted 217bhp and 265lbft of torque. Reputedly capable of over 130mph in standard tune, Mercedes' flagship coupe enjoyed a highly successful second career as a rally car including two Bandama wins and a second place on the East African Safari.
More information to follow
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
