Highlights
- Rare European specification 450 SL with original Euro bumpers and headlights
- California import with solid, dry-state condition
- Brand-new soft top plus original hard top included
- Original working Becker radio and complete board tool set
- Taxes paid on the import
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz R107 450 SL represents the pinnacle of 1970s open-top luxury motoring, combining robust German engineering with elegant styling that has stood the test of time to a remarkable extent. There's a real timelessness to it all - an executive-level, handsomely trimmed cabin in a handsome, straight-backed roadster. An unbeatable formula.
This particular 1973 example stands out as an early European-specification model, featuring the more desirable slim Euro bumpers and headlights rather than the larger US-market 'rubber bumpers'. Having spent much of its life in California's dry climate, it's a solid, nicely-kept car and boasts a remarkably preserved underbody.
This car simply needs an inspection undertaken, some restorative work and a new European registration. After tha,t it'll no doubt prove a very rewarding classic.
This particular 1973 example stands out as an early European-specification model, featuring the more desirable slim Euro bumpers and headlights rather than the larger US-market 'rubber bumpers'. Having spent much of its life in California's dry climate, it's a solid, nicely-kept car and boasts a remarkably preserved underbody.
This car simply needs an inspection undertaken, some restorative work and a new European registration. After tha,t it'll no doubt prove a very rewarding classic.
History and Paperwork
- 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, currently on American title
- Imported from California to the Netherlands in 1996
- All import duties and VAT have been paid
- Local registration is the responsibility of the buyer
- Currently not inspected and not roadworthy
- Does not require a Certificate of Conformity (COC) document for European registration due to its age
- Can be viewed and collected in Damwâld, the Netherlands
- Complete with all original booklets
The Condition
- California import with solid bodywork
- Paintwork presents well for a 52-year-old vehicle
- Underbody appears in good order and is reported by the vendor as 'bone dry'
- Equipped with both original hard top and a brand-new soft top
- Original Euro-specification bumpers and headlights
- Interior appears in good overall condition
- Dashboard has a few cracks under the cover
- Original and working Becker radio still fitted
- Original board tool set included
The Mechanics
- 4.5-litre V8 engine
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- Recently received new tyres and brakes
- Engine bay and boot area well-maintained
- Has been sitting idle for some time with previous Californian owner
- The vendor states the car will require some improvements, as expected for a vehicle of this age
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