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Highlights
- One previous keeper from new
- Only 126,000 kms
- Dry-climate survivor from De Doorns valley
- Never welded or restored
- Rare factory specification with electric sunroof
- Maintained by renowned Mercedes-Benz specialist Thomas Kershaw
The Appeal
The C107 SLC took what was great about the R107 roadster and added 2+2 coupe practicality. These cars are much rarer than their convertible cousins and, for many, offer a long, low and sleek style that is unmatched by contemporary 70s coupes.
Considering their scarcity today, this example is a proper find. Finished in smart Diamond Blue metallic with a lovely Cognac leather interior, it had just one previous keeper before the vendor acquired it for his extensive collection. With just 126,000 kms from new, thanks to a life in the De Doorns valley it has never been welded or restored and presents in great, original condition.
The vendor says:
“There are coupes, and then there’s the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC—the pillarless powerhouse that redefined luxury grand touring. This was Stuttgart’s flagship in the late ‘70s, a car of affluence, influence, and impeccable engineering. And now, nearly five decades later, it remains the ultimate expression of style and performance.
“But this isn’t just any SLC.
“This is a true one-owner, 126, 000KM from new, dry-climate survivor that has spent its entire life in the sun-drenched De Doorns valley—far from the ravages of rust, rot, and road salt. It has never been welded, never been restored, and never been neglected.
“True, unmolested 450SLCs are nearly extinct. Most have been driven into the ground, neglected, or left to rot. This one? It is as it left the factory—pristine, original, and utterly magnificent.
“This isn’t just a showpiece—it’s a turnkey example, meticulously maintained by the renowned Mercedes-Benz specialist Thomas Kershaw.
“Due to South Africa’s political instability, I am liquidating my collection of investment-grade classic cars.”
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1977 with one previous keeper from new
- Covered 126,000 km since new
- Spent its entire life in South Africa's dry De Doorns valley
- Maintained by renowned Mercedes-Benz specialist Thomas Kershaw
- Original Becker Mexico stereo still fitted
- Being sold as part of a collection liquidation due to the owner's circumstances
- Professional shipping available worldwide through Freight Factory
The Condition
- Finished in factory Diamond Blue Metallic (DB355) paintwork
- Highly original and unrestored car so buyers should expect light ageing
- The car’s condition across paintwork, bodywork and underside is shown in photos
- Cognac full leather interior presents well with minimal wear
- Chrome trim and brightwork appear free from notable defects
- Crack-free dashboard and precise-functioning switchgear
- Factory Bundt alloy wheels in very good order
- Electric sunroof, windows and vacuum central locking all reported to function correctly
- Air conditioning reported to blow cold
- Never welded or restored, maintaining its factory originality
The vendor says:
“Finished in factory Diamond Blue Metallic (DB355), a deep, lustrous shade that enhances the bold yet elegant lines of Bruno Sacco’s masterpiece.It is upholstered in stunning Cognac full leather, supple and preserved, free from the usual wear and tear that plagues lesser examples. Flawless chrome, crack-free dash, and switchgear that clicks with the precision of a Swiss timepiece.
“This SLC was ordered new with every conceivable luxury, making it one of the highest echelon examples available today:
• Air conditioning – Blows cold, precisely as intended.
• Electric sunroof – A rare and desirable factory option.
• Electric windows – All functioning smoothly.
• Vacuum central locking – A testament to Mercedes’ legendary overengineering.
• Becker Mexico stereo – Period-correct and still fitted.
• Tempomat Cruise Control – The ultimate touring companion.
• Factory Bundt alloy wheels – A defining feature of the era, in perfect condition”
The Mechanics
- 4.5L V8 engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Engine reported to run smoothly and perform well
- Transmission shifts as intended according to the vendor
- Tempomat cruise control fitted and operational
- Mechanically maintained by Mercedes-Benz specialist Thomas Kershaw
- The vendor states the ride quality is as Mercedes engineers intended
The vendor says:
“The legendary 4.5L V8 purrs effortlessly, delivering its velvet hammer of power with refinement that modern cars can only dream of. The automatic transmission shifts as it should, and the ride is sublime, exactly as Mercedes engineers intended.”
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