Description
-1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL - 56k Miles - Long-Term Ownership, This Historic vehicle is TAX- and MOT exempt, Despite the MOT status the previous owner still made no exceptions.
-A genuine, well-kept 450 SL that's been with the same owner for 39 years before it got to us recently. Finished in white with a matching hardtop and black interior, it remains largely original and mechanically well-maintained throughout its life. The car runs, drives nice , shifts smoothly, contagious V8 symphony , and has a valid MOT until June 2026. A solid, honest R107 that's been garaged, covered, and looked after rather than left to decay.
-56, 000 miles from new
-Same owner since 1986
-No invasive rust or corrosion , only a few minor spots.
-Matching hardtop + soft-top, plus detachable wind deflector
-Strong mechanical history with major works over the years
-Original 4. 5-litre V8 with automatic transmission
-Battery isolator fitted
-MOT to June 2026
The passenger window motor had recently given up so we supply a replacement, and the rear driver's side small quarter PVC window on the soft top has ripped, and is not a major job to replace , The Soft top itself is in Decent condition , The hard top fits nicely and all the windows are intact , and the mechanisms related to removing and reinstalling the roof still works as it should.
As a 50-year-old classic, it naturally shows signs of age light paint wear, some cosmetic bubbling, some tears on the front seats lower area, and general ageing in places you'd expect on an unrestored car. Nothing appears structural, and overall the condition is very good for its age, presenting as an honest, well-kept example rather than a freshly restored one.
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Please get in touch with any inquiries. This 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL is the kind of classic that wins you over the moment you see it—and keeps you smiling every time you drive it. With just 56, 000 miles, nearly four decades of single ownership, and a life spent garaged, covered, and cared for, it’s an R107 that has truly been preserved rather than restored. If you appreciate originality, honesty, and a car that’s been cherished rather than churned through the market, this one stands out immediately.
You’ll love the way it feels on the road: the iconic 4. 5-litre V8 fires up confidently, delivers smooth, effortless power, and rewards you with that unmistakable Mercedes V8 soundtrack. The automatic gearbox shifts cleanly, the car drives straight and reassuringly, and its long-term maintenance history shows it’s been looked after mechanically—not neglected.
Visually, it presents exactly how a well-kept, 50-year-old classic should. It’s not pretending to be a concours car; instead, it shows gentle, honest ageing—light paint wear, a few cosmetic bubbles, minor soft-top imperfections—but nothing structural, nothing worrying, and nothing that detracts from the character of an unrestored, authentic survivor.
You’ll also enjoy the versatility: it comes with both matching hardtop and soft-top, plus a detachable wind deflector. Roof mechanisms work as they should, all windows in the hardtop are intact, and even the soft-top issues mentioned are minor and easily sorted. A new passenger window motor is supplied, too.
Add in the fact that it’s TAX- and MOT-exempt, yet still MOT’d until June 2026—a testament to the previous owner’s pride—and you’re left with a genuinely appealing, turn-key classic you can drive, enjoy, and improve as you go.
If you’re seeking a solid, honest, unmolested R107 with superb provenance and the right kind of patina, you’ll instantly appreciate this one.
