Highlights
- Desirable early 225bhp 4.L V8 model
- Smart silver over tobacco colour scheme
- Very well-kept car that is ready to enjoy
- Factory Mexican Hat alloys and matching hard top
- Current voluntary MOT valid until March 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The R107 was built to munch miles, particularly interstate miles, with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of comfort. Of the many engine options available for the pre-facelift early cars, it is perhaps the rare-engined 450SL that does that best.
With 225bhp on tap, these remain powerful cars with a great soundtrack. Perfect, in fact, for road trips, classic car rallies and long-distance day drives. This smart silver metallic 1975 450SL would do all that perfectly, its attractive tobacco brown interior looking particularly inviting. A set of optional ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys and factory hard top add to the appeal. There is even an appropriate age-related number plate.
It has covered less than 81,000 miles from new, which is barely run in for Stuttgart’s well-regarded M117 V8. The history file shows regular maintenance by its handful of keepers and there is the added reassurance of a voluntary MOT valid to March 2026 with no advisories.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 25th March 1975
- Car initially had a a personalised number plate until 1991
- Now wears an appropriate ‘450’ age-related plate
- 6 former registered keepers in its 50-year history
- Current keeper since October 2022
- MOT valid until 20th March 2026 with no advisories
- Comprehensive history file including a collection of previous MOT certificates
- Original owner's manual present
- Collection of service invoices included
- Contains valuations from both the Mercedes Owner's Club and Mercedes-Benz
- Historical photographs of the vehicle included in the paperwork
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Shows 80,538 miles on a six digit odometer which the vendor believes to be credible
The Condition
- Finished in silver metallic paintwork that presents well as shown
- Bodywork also in good order in usual R107 check areas as shown in photos
- Exterior chromework is bright and well finished
- Exterior fittings including bumper rubbers, badging etc all in good order
- No structural advisories for the underside on current MOT
- Supplied with a matching hard top which the vendor states removes easily
- Tobacco rown interior in very good condition as shown
- Carpets, dashboard, console, door cards and trim present well
- Period Blaupunkt Toronto radio cassette
- Features period-correct 'Mexican Hat' alloy wheels in good condition
- Equipped with a headlamp wash system
- Fitted with additional driving lamps
The Mechanics
- 4,50cc M117 225bhp V8 engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- No advisories on current MOT
- MOT records support low displayed mileage
- Good history file as shown in photos
- The vendor states the car has been well-maintained throughout its life
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