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Mercedes-Benz 400-Series 450sl (1978)
for sale

Price: US $14,200.00

Description:

Offered for sale is a lovely 1978 Mercedes Benz 450sl convertible with a folding soft top and a hard top (BTW the top comes with a portable stand). It has never been in an accident or incident nor do I believe has it ever spent a night outside. This is a three owner beauty. I know and am friendly with both previous owners. The first owner's Dad bought it for his daughter and she had it from new to about six years ago (2010). She advertised and sold it by chance to another friend of mine who purchased the car and put about $8, 000.00 into the engine and drive train. They ran out of room and knew I collect and worked on old classics and offered it to me. I have had it for over a year and need to sell it to make room for another classic that I just purchased. My wife has one car, I have many more !! lol By the way, I am retired military and have been rebuilding and selling cars for over 40 years. Anyway, this vehicle may have one or two minor scratches that would be hard to find, but absolutely no dents or body problems. Included with the parts are touch up paints as well as spray paint to include the clear coat. I have just (Feb 2016) completely changed out the plugs, wires and rotor. Also, new battery. It starts, runs well and there are no tears on the cream upholstery. The dash has the splits as are so normal on these SLs. I don't know why since there is an OEM dash and steering wheel cover that was obviously not used !! Please note that the sun visors have been refilled but upon close observation, it can be seen where they were cut and resealed. Tires have a lot of tread left and all five rims are OEM. The underneath is very clean and all glass is without cracks or dings (to include the fog lights). The front underneath spoiler is not torn or cracked. Cruise control recently stopped working and if I have time, I will try to trace it down. Think it is a fuse. The soft top is new but unfortunately, someone has cut into one side when it was parked, obviously trying to steal it. The cut has been sealed water, tested and it does not leak. There is a new battery recently purchased as well as a new radio (the old original is included with extra parts). The only items I have found not working are: the air conditioning which has a leak that I have chosen not to repair and a possible vacuum leak that seems to be holding back the car from jumping out and running hard. I've had it up to 30 past the Interstate speed and it runs well, but not as good as some of my others. (I really like my V-12 Jag). I am not into selling a pig in a poke and the above is the best information I know. Anyway, the car is being sold as is where is, pick up or you arrange for shipping. More than happy to respond to any questions.

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