1974 Mercedes Benz 450sl Roadster on 2040-cars
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Engine:OHC aluminum V8
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Model: SL-Class
Mileage: 176,000
Trim: US Spec
Exterior Color: Metallic Green
Drive Type: RWD, as God intended
*****
Just Out of Long Storage
1974 450SL. Very popular 1970's luxury sport car. Earlier cars like this, had the larger engines. Real- not clone, not grey market. Good mechanical maintenance, but high mileage car: about 176,000. Factory upgrades and recalls done right. Over 10 year storage, after extensive body restoration. Very presentable exterior. With some interior restoration, would make very nice daily driver. Second owner since 1976. Both tops included. Original wheelcovers. Original Owner's manual and data plate. A few missing pieces- the removeable top lever and seat hinge chrome plates. Driver's seat back corner (leather) needs to be recovered. Fuel leak near tank: probably the lines. Old tires. Needs to be trailered.
$5,000.00 for a solid, popular car. SL Market newsletter suggests a 5% appreciation in 5 years- but with a minimum value of $7,000. Sold 'As-Is'- no warrantee. Package deal with very good '79 450SEL 6.9: $20,000.00 for both. Near Auburn, if you're going to the Kruse auction.
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