Description
Having had just 3 owners from new, this 450 SLC has covered a remarkably low 53, 308 miles during its lifetime. Finished in an attractive dark grey metallic colour, it is complemented by cream carpets and a particularly desirable cream leather interior, a rare and elegant specification that enhances the car's grand touring character. The current owner has been in possession of the vehicle since 2014.
The car has been off the road and unused for over a year, offering an appealing opportunity for an enthusiast to recommission and return a highly original example to active use. It will benefit from careful attention and a full recommissioning process, yet it presents a rewarding prospect for a buyer seeking a classic Mercedes-Benz with low ownership, modest mileage, and strong long term potential. First introduced in 1972, the Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (C107) offers an appealing combination of classic styling, V8 performance and genuine practicality. Sharing its basic architecture with the highly regarded R107 SL Roadster, the SLC was developed as a true 4 seat grand tourer, featuring a wheelbase extended by 14 inches to provide increased cabin space. Clever design elements, including the distinctive louvred rear quarter panels, help disguise the additional length and contribute to the model's elegant, well balanced appearance.
Built to cover long distances in comfort, the 450 SLC features independent coil sprung suspension, power steering and 4 wheel disc brakes, delivering the refined driving characteristics for which Mercedes-Benz became renowned. With its pillarless coupé profile and understated styling, the SLC has aged exceptionally well and remains one of the most usable and sophisticated classics of its era.
Power comes from the respected 4. 5 litre M117 V8, producing 222bhp and paired with a smooth 3 speed automatic transmission. The result is effortless performance, strong cruising ability and a top speed of around 135mph. Offering a blend of comfort, engineering quality and timeless design, the 450 SLC represents an increasingly appreciated alternative to the SL Roadster, while retaining the same charismatic V8 power and Mercedes-Benz build quality that have made these cars so enduringly desirable.
