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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450L (C107)

Highlights

  • Only 80,117 miles from new
  • Comprehensive service history book included
  • Highly original condition and mechanically standard
  • Dry stored since August 2023

The Appeal

While the legendary R107 convertible might be the better-known of the line, the coupe demands its own brand of attention. They're solid, a little roomier - and still carry the legendary rigidity that Mercedes-Benz were so legendary for in their day. No, the C107 may be less numerous - and almost certainly more domesticated than the decidedly Californian-aimed convertible.

A highly original car is still very much prized machine - and offers an eminently usable classic car for the modern enthusiast. This example could do with a lick of a paint, but is a solid, well-serviced example that's been regularly serviced over its 80,117 miles.

History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1979
  • Sold with registration "OAH414V" as no longer on private registration 
  • The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
  • Only one owner whilst based in Northern Ireland
  • In current ownership since August 2023
  • Kept in a dry garage
  • Comprehensive service history book detailing all maintenance and repairs
  • MOT exempt

The Condition

  • Bodywork shows age-commensurate wear with some areas of bubbling and wear
  • Paintwork has some blisters on the front wings and satisfactory repairs on rear wheel arches
  • Some areas of blistering elsewhere, and the odd bit of paint loss and chips
  • Some odd spots of patina to the brightwork
  • Sunroof is opening correctly with little issue
  • Original 'Mexican Hat' alloys in good order
  • Chassis legs, cross members, and underside are in good condition with no perforating corrosion
  • Interior shows wear on the driver's seat and carpets
  • However, this is very age-commensurate and it all appears very original
  • Dashboard is all in good order with no significant issues we can discern
  • All gauges and sunroof are reported to be in working order
  • Wood cappings all present and correct

The Mechanics

  • 4.5-Litre M117 V8 powerplant
  • Automatic transmission with 4 gears
  • Engine bay in fair order
  • The vendor informs us that it is in fine mechanical order
  • Standard configuration with no modifications
  • The vendor reports that the car drives well, accelerates smoothly through gears, and stops as expected
 


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Auction Details

  • Year1979
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelSLC Series
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer80,117 Miles
  • Engine size4500cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • CountyCheshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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