1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD
VIN ID# 10704412047029
Production Date: 04/78
Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)
Interior: Parchment MB Tex
Soft Top: Black (Mercedes original MB Wopavin Polyglas)
Mileage: 52,950 (Original documented)
Wonderful new arrival to our line-up is this 1978 450SL in classic Signal Red over Parchment interior from California. An incredible looking example with stunning appeal and high level original preservation. Fully documented back to new purchase in Ontario, California. It would be a safe to say this vehicle has never spent a night outside of a garage.
Excellent paint depth luster and shine. Very smooth to touch and consistently even across all panels. Straight as an arrow and correct gap space from panel to panel. Getting very difficult to find in this condition especially trailing back into the 1970’s. Excellent chrome and all original MB glass. A few minor chips can be seen near the driver door edge. Untouched trunk bolts.
The original dash-pad is flawless without one imperfection or crack. All door cards are well preserved, unfaded and the carpet is nice throughout. The wood trim shows like new condition. The Parchment upholstery is original and plush looking nearly perfect with no rips, tears or fading. Hard-top headliner is excellent. The original issue Becker AM/FM system has never been altered. The AC system was converted to 134a system upon our acquisition and blows cold.
Orignal 14 inch factory alloy Bundt wheels are wrapped over a new set of Hankook tires.
The engine bay is super clean and all vehicle ID and numbers data plate are still correctly in place on the radiator support. Drive quality is as expected on this slightly broken in motor. Nice torque, supple suspension, tight steer tracking and responsive braking.
Complete set of handbooks and MB service booklet with history. 2 original Huff keys including round valet key. Includes original dealership metal ID tag. Original convertible tools. Spare and jack are stowed in trunk. You will be hard pressed to find an equal caliber example in this condition.