Highlights

Stand-out Signal Red with matching hard top
Smart tan leather interior in good order
Desirable EURO headlights
Comes with USA title and European import documents
All duties and VAT paid for the EU
Low mileage for year of 118,111 miles

The Appeal

Perhaps it should be no surprise that so many V8-engined R107s are returning to their home turf. Europe has an insatiable desire for these handsome, dependable and relaxing sports cars. And with good reason: few classics do what a good R107 can do.

The 450SL leans into the relaxing, effortless vibe of these cars with its octet of cylinders generating 185bhp. This car’s Signal Red paintwork - with matching hard top - makes a welcome change to the more muted tones with which these cars are usually associated. It is matched with a well kept tan leather interior that is typically highly specified for the North American market, including cruise control and factory air conditioning. It has a pair of European specification headlights.

The car has low mileage for the year of 118,111 miles and is said to be a matching numbers example. With all duties and VAT paid, and accompanied by a USA title and European import documents, this 450SL is ready for its next adventure on European roads.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1977
Comes with a USA title and European import documents
All duties and VAT have been paid for the EU
Matching numbers engine and gearbox
2 keys

The Condition

Signal Red (568) paintwork presents well and includes matching factory hard top
Bodywork generally in good order with photographs of the underside provided
Some points to note in photographs including both rear arches
Sits on factory optional ‘Mexican Hat’ alloy wheels in good order with General tyres
Full size ‘Mexican Hat’ alloy spare wheel as shown
Hard top and black folding fabric roof both appear to be in good order for age
Chromed front and rear bumpers present in fair condition in photographs
European-specification square headlights as shown
Tan leather interior appears in smart condition with well kept front seats
Tan carpets in cabin and grey carpet in boot are in good order for age of car
Features power windows, cruise control and air conditioning
Some light marks to note to interior including light cracks to dash top
Fitted with black trim to dashboard and centre console
Classic Grundig radio/cassette fitted as shown

Specification:

Air conditioning
Center armrest
Chromed front bumper
Chromed grille
Chromed mirrors
Chromed rear bumper
Climate control
Cruise control
Detachable roof
Fog lights
Full-size spare wheel
Interior light
Leather interior
Leather seats
Power brakes
Power steering
Power windows
Radio
Retractable soft top
Rev counter
Trip counter

The Mechanics

4,520cc M117 V8 185bhp engine
4spd automatic transmission
Power brakes and power steering
No reported running or driving issues

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