Highlights

Dry, rust-free California car with matching numbers and colours reportedly retained
Supplied with both a hardtop and a soft top
Reportedly subject to recent mechanical recommissioning, including fuel system, brakes, steering, and suspension
All import duties and VAT already paid; currently located in the Netherlands
Comes with original booklets and onboard tools

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL is one of the marque’s most enduring grand tourers. Produced from 1971 to 1989 as the successor to the Mercedes-Benz W113 Pagoda, it combines V8 performance with renowned build quality and refinement.

This 1976 450 SL, powered by a 4.5-litre V8, is described as a long-term California car with single ownership history and 145,897 miles on the odometer. It is believed to be a matching-numbers example and is supplied with both hard top and soft top.

Following a reported twelve-year period in storage, the vehicle has apparently undergone recommissioning work. Now imported to the Netherlands with duties paid, it may appeal to European buyers seeking a solid base for use or further improvement.

History and Paperwork

Euro-specification vehicle delivered new to the USA and reportedly converted to US specification upon delivery
Said to have been under long-term single ownership in Sonoma, California
Garaged and stored for approximately twelve years prior to current ownership
Matching numbers and colours reported but not independently verified
145,897 miles indicated
Owner’s manual present
American title present
Imported to the Netherlands; duties and VAT reported as paid
Not currently road-legal in Europe; no EU inspection carried out

The Condition

White paintwork with blue soft top; body-coloured hardtop also included
Clarion cassette stereo with upgraded speakers
Air conditioning fitted
Paintwork reported to present well for its age
Interior appears neat and largely preserved
Dashboard fitted with a cover
Engine bay and boot area appear well-maintained
New white-wall tyres fitted
Having been stored for a prolonged period, further recommissioning or optimisation may be required

The Mechanics

4.5L ‘M117’ SOHC V8 engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, originally rated at approximately 200hp
Three-speed automatic transmission
Fuel system reportedly cleaned, with a new fuel pump and filters said to have been installed
Brake hoses reported as replaced; braking system said to have been checked
Steering linkage reported as renewed
Subframe bushings and stabiliser components said to have been replaced
Wheels reported as aligned and balanced
The vendor states that the car runs, shifts, and drives well

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