1979 MERCEDES BENZ 450SL-S CALIF COLLECTOR QUALITY SURVIVOR-2TOPS-ALWAYS GARAGED

1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL

THIS IS THE KIND OF EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR 450SL ENTHUSIASTS AND COLLECTORS DREAM OF OWNING!

THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER 450 SL! THIS IS A TWO-OWNER DRY CLIMATE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXAMPLE THAT HAS BEEN GARAGED ITS ENTIRE LIFE. THE ORIGINAL SOFT TOP AND ITS WINDOWS STILL LOOKS LIKE NEW!!!! IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PRISTINE VINTAGE COLLECTOR QUALITY 450SL THAT YOU CAN SHOW AND REALLY ENJOY DRIVING, YOU JUST FOUND IT!

THIS BEAUTIFUL 1979 MERCEDES BENZ 450SL WAS BUILT ON MARCH 21, 1979 AND SOLD NEW ON MAY 22, 1979 BY LLOYD PEARSON MERCEDES BENZ IN PASADENA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE ORIGINAL SERVICE DATA PLATES FROM THE ORIGINAL PASADENA OWNERS AND THE SERVICE BOOK ARE WITH THE CAR! ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT LADY OWNER, HER MOTHER WAS THE 2ND OWNER HAVING PURCHASED THIS MERCEDES WHEN IT WAS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD. OF LATE, IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN OCCASIONALY JUST TO KEEP IT IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER. SHE TREASURES THIS 450SL BUT IS NOW RELUCTANTLY MAKING IT AVAILABLE TO VERY LUCKY EBAY BIDDERS.

ONLY 8,184 450SL’S WERE PRODUCED FOR 1979. THIS MOTORCAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN AN ERA WHEN OWNING A MERCEDES REALLY MEANT SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT. THIS WAS A VEHICLE FOR THE MOST DISCERNING INDIVIDUALS AND WAS ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE VEHICLES OF IT’S TIME. IT COMBINED THE ROAD HANDLING OF A SPORTS CAR WITH THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE FINEST LUXURY CARS.

THIS EXAMPLE HAS BOTH TOPS, AIR CONDITIONING, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, CRUISE CONTROL, ITS ORIGINAL OWNERS HANDBOOKS, ETC, EXTRA KEYS, SERVICE DATA PLATES AND TOOLS.

EXTERIOR

THIS 450SL IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH ITS RED PAINT, BEAUTIFUL LIKE NEW BLACK HARTZ CLOTH SOFT TOP AND P205/65R15 RADIAL TIRES MOUNTED ON 1986 MERCEDES BENZ 15” CHROME WHEELS. THE ORIGINAL RED HARD TOP IS ALSO INCLUDED. THE EXTERIOR LOOKS NEAR NEW! THE PAINT HAS AN EXCELLENT SHINE AND THE BRIGHT TRIMWORK LOOKS GREAT.

THIS IS A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A BEAUTIFULLY WELL MAINTAINED 1979 450SL! BUT THE EXTERIOR OF THISMERCEDESIS JUST THE BEGINNING!

INTERIOR

WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS 450SL, IT’S LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1979.

THE ORIGINAL BEIGE LEATHER INTERIORIS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! THE INTERIOR APPEARS TO BE ALL FACTORY “SURVIVOR” ORIGINAL IN EXTREMELY WELL PRESERVED CONDITION. THE CARPET AND FLOOR MATS ARE CLEAN AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THERE’S NOT EVEN ANY WEAR ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I DECIDED TO LEAVE THE SHEEPSKIN SEAT COVERS IN PLACE AS THEY APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN ON SINCE DAY ONE. THE SHEEPSKINS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND FROM WHAT I COULD SEE BY PEEKING UNDER THEM, THE ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY STILL LOOKS LIKE NEW!!! HOW RARE IS THAT?

THIS 450SL HAS POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, VRUISE CONTROL AND AIR CONDITIONING. THE RADIO IS AN ALPINE AM/FM/CASSETTE STEREO, AND THE ORIGINAL CLOCK WORKS AND KEEPS TIME!

THE INTERIOR OF THIS MERCEDES IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS IN VERY CLEAN ORIGINAL CONDITION. IT LOOKS EXACTLY THE WAY YOU WOULD WANT IT TO IN A WELL MAINTAINED PRIVATE PARTY SURVIVOR CAR THAT HAS NOT BEEN SPIFFED UP BY SOME DEALER TRYING TO HIDE SOMETHING!

TRUNK

THE TRUNK IS IN VERY CLEAN ORIGINAL CONDITION. IT CONTAINS ITS ORIGINAL CARPETING WITH NO STAINING, ORIGINAL MICHELIN TIRE MOUNTED ON AN ORIGINAL WHEEL, THE JACK AND THE TOOLS.

MECHANICALS

THIS 1979 450SL IS POWERED BYITS 275.8 CU. IN. 250 SAE NET HP V-8 ENGINE THAT PRODUCES 278.5 FT-LBS OF TORQUE @ 3,000 RPM. POWER IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH ITS 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO ITS 3.46:1 RATIO REAR END. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR, IT FELT EXACTLY THE WAY I REMEMBER THEM WHEN THEY WERE NEW! THE ENGINE RUNS STRONG, IT TRACKS STRAIGHT, THE SUSPENSION AND POWER STEERING FELT GREAT AND THE POWER BRAKES STOP THE CAR JUST THE WAY THEY SHOULD! AS PART OF ITS CONTINUED MAINTENANCE, THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO AND THE WATER HOSES LOOK NEW!

MY WORDS JUST DO NOT COME CLOSE TO DESCRIBING THE TRUE ESSENCE OF THIS WONDERFUL SURVIVOR. THE TIME AND ATTENTION IT TOOK TO MAINTAIN THIS 450SL IN THIS CONDITION MUST HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVE.

THE BEAUTY OF DESIGN COUPLED WITH THE ENGINEERING, PERFORMANCE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL THAT MAKES THIS MERCEDES THE INCREDIBLE AUTOMOBILE IT IS, CANNOT BE DESCRIBED IN WORDS. IT IS, SIMPLY STATED, SOMETHING THAT MUST BE EXPERIENCED!

IF YOU ARE A MERCEDES ENTHUSIAST, YOU REALLY MUST HAVE THIS AMAZING 450SL THAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING PLEASURE AND IMMENSE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!

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Vehicle Condition:

THIS 1979 MERCEDES IS IN EXCELLENT MECHANICAL AND BEAUTIFUL COSMETIC CONDITION!IT TRULY IS A WONDERFUL SURVIVOR!

This 1979 Mercedes is 39 years old, so some signs of age are to be expected! While its appearance is beautiful, it is not a “restored” vehicle. Nearly everything appears to be in excellent original condition. However, there are a few small things that need to be mentioned. The car does appear to have had one high quality correct original-color repaint. The paint is in excellent condition. There is a small indentation on top of the hard top and few very small indentations on the front bumper. The cruise control will increase speed but not hold a speed. There are the usual minor surface cracks on the console, but much better than most. There are some thin cracks in the top of the padded dash, barely visible when seated inside the car. This is very common. Carpet dash cover mats are available on ebay for $38.95 and new dash covers as low as $159.50.

THESE ARE ALL VERY MINOR IMPERFECTIONS. EVERYTHING CONSIDERED, THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR 450SL AND WORTHY OF BEING IN AN ENTHUSIATS COLLECTION!

Terms ofSale:

BIDS ARE BINDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING.

A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.

THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED INWEST HILLS,CA. THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY. HOWEVER, ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER.

I AM LISTING THIS BEAUTIFUL 1979 MERCEDES BENZ 450 SL FOR ITS PRIVATEOWNER! THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA AND WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THAT LOCATION. TITLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER TO THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION. I WILL DO WHATEVER I CAN TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY, TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE, AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED.

Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale. Bidders with Zero or Negative feedbacks must contact me by telephone or email to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder. If you do not contact me, I reserve the right to cancel your bid without notice.

Please do not ask the reserve price, simply bid what you are comfortable with.

Your winning bid is a contract to purchase the vehicle, not a "come, look, and negotiate" after you win this auction. This is a serious auction for serious buyers only. By placing a bid, you are agreeing to these terms of sale.

The winning bidder must communicate with the Seller within 24 hours of the end of auction to make arrangements to complete transaction. If no contact is made, the Seller reserves the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next highest bidder, or sell it otherwise.

If you are not comfortable with these terms, DO NOT BID!

THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA AND IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

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