1976 Mercedes Benz 450 Sel Sedan on 2040-cars
Denver, Colorado, United States
For Sale: Immaculate Mercedes Benz 1976 450SEL
Thanks for looking. Hope you'll bid! Information on this fine automobile: The Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is the high-performance version of the long-wheelbase version of the W116 chassis introduced in 1972 S-class luxury saloon. The model was generally referred to in the company's literature as the "6.9", to separate it from the regular 450SEL. Produced between 1975 and 1981 in extremely limited numbers (1475 in 1976 world production), it was billed as the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz car line. The 6.9 also has the distinction of being among the first vehicles ever produced with optional electronically controlled anti-lock brakes (1978). The engine was a cast iron V8 with single overhead camshafts operating sodium-filled valves against hardened valve seats on each aluminium alloy cylinder head. Top speed was factory-rated at 140 mph, but some journalists testing the car saw speeds approaching 150 mph. All of this speed, luxury & technology came at a very high price. At a time when the most expensive Cadillacs each listed for about $16,000 US, the 6.9 listed for around $40,000! In a 1999 poll conducted by Britain's Classic & Sports Car magazine, the Mercedes-Benz 6.9 ranked fourth on their list of the "world's greatest saloons." Car and Driver magazine proclaimed to be "the greatest Mercedes-Benz ever built." On Apr-24-14 at 19:45:10 PDT, seller added the following information: Note: My buddy just corrected me that while this car is a 450 SEL it is not a 6.9 version. Sorry! Please disregard! |
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