Highlights

Low mileage for year
Rare 185bhp 4.5L V8 model
Detachable hard top and retractable soft top
Scope to improve and restore
Seller can assist with worldwide shipping

The Appeal

It is perhaps no surprise that V8-engined 450SLs are returning home to Europe. America got the biggest-engined R107s and these smooth, effortless classic GTs are perfect for European road trips.

This Astral Silver metallic car, with matching hard top, has covered few miles in its 49 years and is said to run and drive well. The car is complete with a tidy black leather interior but would benefit from bodywork and paintwork restoration.

For the right buyer this rare 185bhp 4.5L V8 offers an interesting project with a great car to enjoy on completion.

The History and Paperwork

Manufactured in 1976
USA market car recently returned to Europe
Supplied with USA title and EU import documentation
Vendor reports that it is a matching numbers vehicle
All duties and VAT have been paid according to seller
Mercedes-Benz Datacard available
Seller can assist with worldwide shipping
1 key

The Condition

Astral Silver metallic (735G) in fair condition with signs of age and use as shown
Paintwork shows various areas of deterioration including passenger door
Bodywork is in fair, complete order with various points to note in photos
These include driver’s side front wing and passenger side wing
Fitted with chrome arch trims as shown
Chromed front and rear bumpers, grille, and mirrors
Rare lattice-style alloys in fair condition for age
Supplied with matching hard top in good order with some age
Folding soft top present but will need new upholstery
Black leather interior and seats appear in fair condition with damage to driver’s squab
Requires some welding on the floors and paintwork all around
Modern stereo fitted as shown
Some age to various interior components as shown

Features:

Air conditioning
Chromed front bumper
Chromed grille
Chromed mirrors
Chromed rear bumper
Cruise control
Detachable roof
Fog lights
Intermittent windshield wipers
Leather interior
Leather seats
Metallic paint
Power brakes
Power steering
Power windows
Radio
Retractable softtop
Rev counter
Traction control
Trip counter

The Mechanics

4,520cc V8 producing 185bhp
4spd automatic gearbox
Vendor reports that it runs and drives
Features power brakes and power steering
Available for renovation as detailed above

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