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1973 Mercedes 450 SL - ORIGINAL V8 Rare Collectible - California Car

1973 Mercedes 450 SL - ORIGINAL V8 Rare Collectible - California Car

We do our best to inspect these vehicles and list the details. We drive them and try to inspect all the accessories and make sure everything is working properly. Some are new with warranty, and some are 50+ years old. Please read the full description as well as the terms and conditions before bidding or purchasing.

NOTE: If you bid on this car on eBay, that means you have decided to buy this car. PLEASE UNDERSTAND, we have heard of all the excuses of buyers not wanting to follow through once they win the auction. Don't let your kid bid on this car while you are "working overseas with no access to the internet". hahaha Yeah, we have heard this one several times. :) We are serious sellers, we hope you are a serious buyer. If bidding on eBay, but you just can't wait for the action to end? Contact Scott Carter at 801-839-4224 and make an offer to "Buy It Now". To protect you as the buyer, we will still complete the transaction through eBay's "End Auction Early" selling to you as The Highest Bidder. This also complies with eBay's terms and conditions.

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General Description

The overall condition of this unrestored 450 SL is solid. It is has matching numbers on the various parts of the chassis. The body is very straight and has only very few minor blemishes. Considering this is almost an unrestored half-century car, it is immaculate inside and out. The interior smells only of vintage Mercedes! It has smooth paint with only a few minor spots that show its patina. There are lots of images below so the page may load slow. Thanks for your patience. ENJOY!!

  • VIN: 107.044-12-007006
  • Matching Chassis Numbers
  • Clean Convertible
  • Perfect Upholstery "NO TEARS"
  • Super Clean
  • Immaculate Interior & Exterior
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Mechanical Description

The engine and transmission are solid. We have personally had the engine running and have driven this 450 SL. We have had it in our storage collection for about 2 years, and in that time some of the electrical must have malfunctioned somewhere. All that this 450 SL needs mechanically is to have the electrical traced and it should start right up. The power windows go up and down and everything else appears to work fine. As this car deserves a personal touch, please, please, please, call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Exterior Description

The exterior of this 450 SL is pretty straight. It has smooth paint, and as you can tell in the photos, it only has a few minor blemishes that will be simple to straighten out. It has a wonderful patina and only shows it's age in a few spots. It has never been restored so what you see is only the result of aging over the years. There is some rust in the trunk (Pictured Below) which is quite typical on these Mercedes. Nothing that some quick metal work can't fix! As this car deserves a personal touch, please, please, please, call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Interior Description

The inside will transport you to an age gone by. It is in original condition and a wonderful one at that. The seats are original and have not cracked or torn. No tears. The carpet has not been details, yet it is SPOTLESS. No smoking is evident. As this car deserves a personal touch, please, please, please, call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Photo Gallery

They say a photo is worth a thousand words. Well, here are over 50 high-res images of this amazing car. They just saved me 50,000 words.

Full Terms & Conditions

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! BY SUBMITTING A BID, MAKING AN OFFER OR CLICKING THE "BUY IT NOW" BUTTON, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Fee and Tax Information: All Utah residents will pay state sales tax and a $350 Processing Fee. Sales Tax only applies to Utah Residents ONLY! Out of State customers only pay: $350 Processing Fee. All sales are subject to the $350.00 Processing fee.

PAYPAL IS FOR DEPOSITS ONLY. We do not accept full payments through PayPal. ALL "BUY IT NOW" PRICES LISTED ARE FOR CASH BUYERS OR IF CUSTOMERS ARRANGE THEIR OWN FINANCING.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO CLICK THE BUY IT NOW OPTION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE LOCALLY AND ADDRESS ANY ISSUES BEFORE THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE LOT.

Please contact scarter@autobahnslc.com or 801-839-4224

Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 2002 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.

Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate, you can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`.

If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.

Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted.

PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGHEST BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.

By placing a bid on this vehicle you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above-described vehicle. We reserve the right to cancel all existing bids and end the auction early should the item no longer be available for sale.

By bidding and buying this auction, you enter a contract that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions of this auction.

We reserve the rights to sell the car outside the eBay auctions. We reserve the right to end the auction anytime. We reserve the right to cancel any bid from any bidder.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where it is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. In either case, The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

Please understand that the vehicles are Pre-Owned vehicles and at times, the vehicles may come without accessories such as extra keys, cd magazines, navigation discs, floor mats, tools, and owner’s manuals. Please call for the exact accessories included for the vehicle.

Buyer’s are responsible for shipping costs and logistics.

All bidders should have all questions answered and loans pre-approved before bidding. Please note that Non paying buyers would be handled by our attorney. Remember buying a car on eBay is legal binding contract.

All vehicles are sold “AS IS”. This is in full accordance with the laws of the State of UTAH regarding motor vehicle sales. You the buyer/bidder must have a complete understanding that this vehicle is used and we do not know the complete history of this vehicle. We are presenting this vehicle to the best of our knowledge. The accuracy of our description is based on any and all information that we were able to obtain concerning this vehicle either by records, previous owners statements, or other statements if any made by the persons who sold or traded in this vehicle. We Autobahn Direct or any of its employees or agents will not be held responsible. All buyers are responsible for having an independent inspection completed on their vehicle of interest prior to sale or close of auction. You are welcome to fly in or schedule a inspection with several companies in Slat Lake City area to have a car professionally inspected.

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS OR INSPECTIONS PRIOR OR AFTER THE SALE OF AN AUTOMOBILE. ALL VEHICLES SOLD AS IS WHERE IS.

WE WELCOME INSPECTIONS BUT PLEASE DO INSPECTIONS BEFORE THE SALE IS CONFIRMED.

This Agreement will be governed the laws of the State of Utah (without regard to principals of conflict of laws). Any claims arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Goods shall be brought exclusively in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bidder submits to the jurisdiction of all such courts. BIDDER AND SELLER HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE, DEFEND, CONSTRUE OR OTHERWISE CONCERNING THIS AGREEMENT OR THE GOODS. If it is necessary for bidder to commence litigation to enforce any portion of this Agreement, Seller will be entitled to recover from Bidder its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including the reasonable fees of in-house counsel.