1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
Highlights
- Right-hand drive South African import
- Currently UK registered
- Advisory-free MOT until June 2025
- Registered as a Historic vehicle, MOT and Road Tax exempt
- Rare factory air-conditioning
The Appeal
Following 18 years of immense success in the market, the R107 has become a pillar of the classic car market - a bonafide staple, and one of those classics you simply have to drive at least once. These hard-wearing, quintessentially capable cars offered superior class and comfort - along with far larger proportions - compared to their contemporaries and quickly gained a reputation as one of the ultimate evolutions of the roadster formula.
This example, presented in an impressive Brilliant Silver Metallic livery, was previously based in South Africa, where it recently received a full repaint and polish - and has arrived in the UK in fine fettle. It's recently passed an MOT with flying colours, and thanks to its dry lifestyle abroad, looks to be a particularly solid, capable car.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1978 for the South African market
- Recently arrived in the UK
- Passed MOT with zero advisories
- Reportedly comes with full service history
- Currently indicates 200,029km, which is believed to be an accurate reading
- This would convert to around 124,292 miles
The Condition
- Iconic, boxy roadster in a lovely Brilliant Silver Metallic colour scheme
- Supplied with colour-matched hard top and Black soft top, both of which are reportedly in good order
- No sign of any dents or dings
- Paintwork looks in fine fettle with only light signs of use
- Riding atop original 'Mexican Hat' alloys
- Cabin is in original Black Leather upholstery
- This is free of any significant rips or tears - only gentle creasing
- All instruments appear clean and legible
- We've no reports of any technical faults
- Carpets appear to be in good condition
The Mechanics
- 4.5-litre V8
- Automatic transmission
- Recently renewed stainless steel exhaust system
- Recently subject to a fuel injection system rebuild
- Engine bay looks in fine fettle
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
- This is supported by the car's advisory-free MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1978
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 200,029 Kilometres
- Engine size 4500
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Aughton
- Location Lancashire
- Country United Kingdom
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