This R107 California version benefits from the earlier Bosch D-Jetronic electronic injection providing for livelier performance than the post-November 1975 version fitted with K-Jetronic mechanical injection. It was sourced in the US for its originality and imported in Greece to be part of a private collection. Once acquired by its second owner, a series of repairs were conducted including the following:
- Overhaul of the front and rear ends.
- Full detailing on the entire engine bay and underside to superior standards (photo documented).
- Full service of the engine and transmission.
- Fitting a new soft top in the original Dark Blue 5010 and rear passenger seats.
Furthermore the wheels were upgraded with Mercedes alloy 5 stud 6. 5J x 15" ET 30 KBA40918 permitting for better cruising and braking.
It is now offered in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.

Specifications
Date of manufacture: September 1975
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Series: R107
Designer: Friedrich Geiger
Model: 450 SL
Body type: 2-door, convertible
Chassis number: 107. 044-12-28368
Engine type: M117 E45, 117. 982
Engine specifications: 4520cc, 8 cylinder in V config., single overhead camshaft, Bosch D-Jetronic, compression 9:1, 180bhp@4750rpm, 298Nm @ 3000rpm
Transmission type: 3-speed auto
Exterior color, code: Astral Silver, db735G
Interior color, code, trim: Blue, 345, full leather
Hardtop color, code: Astral Silver, db735G
Softop color, code: Dark Blue, 5010

Options:
494 California version
467 Central locking system and instruments with English lettering
518 Becker Radio Mexico Cassette Full Stereo (AM/ FM-USA)
531 Automatic antenna with radio installation
580 Behr air conditioner
583 Electric window lifters for front doors
592 Green heat-insulating glass green all around, heated rear window, laminated safety glass – tinted strip
636 elimination of warning triangle
744 Folding Top Fabric – 5010 Dark Blue

Current registration: Federation Internationale de l’ Automobile, Greece

Current mileage (mi): 167860