Highlights

Smart looking mid-seventies V8 SL
USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Maintenance history, original book pack and Mercedes Datacard
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

You're in the market for a classic car but you want something refined, something classy. Something sleek but well-built and with a dash of subtle, effortless power. Well, you could do a lot worse than a Mercedes-Benz R107 SL.

But with so many variants to choose from, not to mention model years, it can be a bit daunting – the R107 was in production for 18 years after all. Well, this usable Silver Metallic 450SL convertible could be just the ticket.

Elegant, sophisticated and with a 180bhp V8 engine mated to a buttery smooth automatic gearbox (the perfect combination for an SL), it makes a lot of sense. Throw in a decent service history too and it begins to look even more tempting.

The History and Paperwork

1979 model year
USA title and Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Matching numbers engine
Includes maintenance history, original book pack and Mercedes Datacard
159,192 miles

Code Description

416 HARDTOP MOUNTED

440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)

467 CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM AND INSTRUMENTS WITH ENGLISH LETTERING

494 VERSION FOR USA

502 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, ON THE RIGHT

518 BECKER RADIO MEXICO CASSETTE FULL STEREO (AM/FM, USA)

524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION

531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA

570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT

587 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AND ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT DOORS)

592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER

639 ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE

640 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS

668 MODE OF PACKING VE III WITH STYROPOR BUMPER RAILS

744 DARK BLUE SOFT TOP FABRIC 5010

The Condition

Astral Silver Metallic paint looks great and appears to be in decent condition
Body panels and shut lines look straight and true
All chrome trim looks to be in good order
No sign of rust
Dark blur fabric soft top seems to fit well with some small damage to the driver's side rear quarter
Body-coloured hard top
Factory wheels present well with no signs of damage or scuffing
Blue interior presents well overall
Some damage to the wooden finish on the centre console
Boot space is clean and tidy
Full size spare wheel and tyre
Engine bay commensurate with age and mileage
Clean underneath with no sign of damage or corrosion

The Mechanics

180bhp, 4.5-litre V8 engine
Automatic gearbox
No mechanical issues to report according to the vendor

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