Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 77.766 km

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Body styleCabriolet
TransmissionAutomatic
Mileage77766 km
Year1979
VAT / MarginMargin
  • Great condition
  • Drives perfect
Price on request

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The SL W113, better known as the Pagoda: imagine having to follow that. That task fell on the shoulders of the R107 series SL, which entered the market in 1971. However, managed to accomplish it and succeeded in building one of the longest-running model series with the R107 SL. The model stayed in production for 18 years, with over 237,000 units built. It’s no wonder that the SL became such a great success; simply put, it was one of the best cars available at that time. The R107, where the R denotes Roadster, is also important for the American market, so it was equipped with various luxury options to satisfy the customers. And it succeeded.

And satisfying the owners of this 450 SL must have been more than successful. The fresh white paint with the dark blue upholstery was a popular combination and nowadays, in a time when white is one of the most popular car colours, perhaps even more so than back then. Moreover, the powertrain in this SL is far from entry-level. With 225 horsepower, the 450 is the second most powerful version after the 500 (and the American 560). With its beautiful V8 engine arranged at a 90-degree angle and a magnificent sound, there is abundant torque and power everywhere. Smooth, strong, and stately spirited. In short, a versatile performer.

The body of this 450 is exceptionally neat with particularly well-applied paintwork. Part of it is original and some parts have been carefully and thinly resprayed. The appearance is therefore impeccable, especially in combination with the steel wheels with partially colour-coded hubcaps. All trims, rubbers, and details are in a condition you would expect when looking at the photos. Everything about this car looks exceptionally fresh.

The interior is also exceptionally beautiful and well-preserved. The blue leather is in a very healthy state, a fact which actually applies to everything around you as soon as you take a seat in this well-equipped R107. The dashboard, door cards, carpeting, and all other elements: we could not find anything not in top condition. The blue carpets are undamaged, still feel beautifully soft, and have a deep colour. The dashboard and centre console are also executed in blue and are equally fine. The wooden accents combine beautifully with the blue upholstery, completing the picture nicely. We have mainly discussed the aesthetics, but everything functions perfectly as well.

Mechanically the car is also in very good condition, and we realize it’s becoming almost repetitive to mention it. The smooth V8 engine runs beautifully and silky smooth, which is not surprising when you consider that it has only covered 77,766 kilometres and has been well maintained by professional companies. This SL provides a lot of trouble-free pleasure, that’s for sure. Meanwhile, the automatic transmission performs its work silently, with gear transitions going very smoothly. With 225 horsepower, the eight-cylinder engine is also very responsive, delivering performance and driving characteristics that you simply can’t get enough of. This is truly a travel car that offers unprecedented enjoyment during long distances on the highway, but with which you can also cover incredibly fantastic kilometres on country roads, whether the top is up or down. Naturally, the undercarriage is as good as the rest of the car, without any visible rust, thanks in part to the car being only used in the summer.

This R107 has been cherished and very well maintained, with maintenance always carried out carefully and by specialists.

Gallery Aaldering is Europe’s leading Classic Cars specialist since 1975! Always 400 Classic and Sportscars in stock, please visit www.gallery-aaldering.com for the current stock list (all offered cars are available in our showroom) and further information. We are located near the German border, 95 km from Düsseldorf and 90 km from Amsterdam. So easy traveling by plane, train, taxi and car. Transport and worldwide shipping can be arranged. No duties/import costs within Europe. We buy, sell and provide consignment sales (selling on behalf of the owner). We can arrange/provide registration/papers for our German (H-Kennzeichen, TÜV, Fahrzeugbrief, Wertgutachten usw.) and Benelux customers. Gallery Aaldering, Arnhemsestraat 47, 6971 AP Brummen, The Netherlands. Tel: 0031-575-564055. Quality, experience and transparency is what sets us apart. We look forward to welcoming you in our showroom