1977 Mercedes Benz 450 SL R107 original California Barn Find No reserve

1977 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

1977 Mercedes Benz 450SL~California Barn find~Out of a 300 Car collection~Has been in storage for the last 32 years~California time capsule; you or I cannot duplicate this carthey are only original onceNO RESERVE
When it comes to vintage automobiles, California and the West Coast of the United States have always been the most desirable the world over for many reasons; the mild climate and the fact that many automotive trends started in California. The automobile is the perfect technological symbol of American culture, a tangible expression of our quest to level space, time, and class and a reflection of our relentless mobility, social and otherwise. You see automobiles advertised the world over described as California cars because at some point they were in California or drove through California. A true California car is one that was sold new in California and titled in California, one that has the original plates that are on that title is a true California car.We are liquidating a collection of 300 actual California cars. This is a collection that took 70 years to comprise. Most have the original paint and original California licence plates issued to them when they were new.

Up for a NO RESERVE auction is a beautiful 1977 Mercedes Benz 450SL. The Mercedes SL was and is the first and only choice for a buyer of a certain kind of car: one that married the dichotomy ofsporty yet rock-solid quality, with a sort of quiet ostentation. The R107 was the longest lived, being sold from 1971 to 1989This MilanBraun Metallic roadster is a fine example of 42 year old car that was built the "German way" of superior standards in quality and attention to detail."Engineered Like No Other Car in the World" was not only the slogan for Mercedes Benz at the time but also the blueprint of the mindsetthe company built its cars by into the 90s. Vehicles like this R107 SL Mercedes are major contributions to the reputation of qualitythat Mercedes still profits from today. Simply put Mercedes Benz does not make cars today with the same build quality as they once did. This SL was sold new in Walnut Creek, California a affluent suburbof San Francisco, CA. Never has this Benz ventured outside of Northern California in its 42 years of life. This R107 was purchased as an anniversarypresent and was used primarily for running errand and get-a-waysto the beach house in Santa Cruz and cabin in Lake Tahoe.
Cosmeticallythis 450SL stands out among its peers. The MilanBraun paint looks fantastic and is in great shape. The body is straight and the paint shines great. All the bumpers are in good shape and show no signs of accidents. The chrome all shines nicely with no pitting. All the glass is originaland in good shape with no cracks. The originalalloy wheelsare in good shape with no curb rash. Take the hardtop off and the brown convertible top is in great shape with no window fade and no tears.
The Interior in this Benz looks just as it did rolling off Micheal Steads dealership lot in 1977. The door panels are in great shape with no imperfections. The seats have no tears and no sagging. The dash is in good shape there is a small crack on the top of the dash but otherwise it is in great shape. The carpet looks great and has no tears. Nothing is missing or modified in the interior.
Mechanicallythis car runs like a 77 450sl should. The 4.5 liter v8 starts up and runs strong. There are no visible leaks. The transmission shifts smooth in all gears and reverse. The transmission has been serviced by Hollidge transmissions in Oakland,CA All of the lights are in good working order. The 4 wheel disc brakes are in good working order.
NO RESERVE THIS ITEM WILL SELL TO THE FINAL BIDDER!This listing includes well over 100 detailed photos and the vehicle has been described as descriptive as possible.Please rememberthis is a 42 year old car that has been stored properly and has been sitting untouched in a climate controlled warehousefor the last 32 years. If there is anything that is unclear or additional information is is need please don't hesitate to ask.Please ask any questions before bidding. Please only bid with intentions to own, bidders who bid then cancel because they "entered the wrong amount" will be blocked from further bidding. Thanks and Good Luck

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