1979 Mercedes-benz 450 Sl Fire Engine Red On Black Leather Both Tops on 2040-cars

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

Fire Engine Red on Black Leather

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503-969-5127

Hello all, and welcome to my auction.  Today I have a really nice and well preserved 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL.  This is the convertible model and comes with both the hard and soft tops.  This is a really striking color combination for Mercedes.  The red is very vibrant and looks fantastic against the black of the leather interior.  The paint is good with very few chips or marks.  It is a re-spray but I would consider it to be above average work.  There are no waves or areas of filler that I can detect.

The chrome bumpers are straight as is the chrome on the other areas of the Mercedes.  The windshield is in good condition with no pitting or cracking.  The soft-top is in good condition too.  I doubt it was ever used much.  It took two of us to stretch in into place after being folded in the boot for who knows how long.  The plastic rear windows are still soft and pliable with no hazy or milky discoloration and the canvas fabric show very little wear.  The edges of the top were still rolled up a bit for the photos, but I am confident they will relax with an afternoon in the sun.

The factory alloys are nice and the tires are above 80% tread.  This Mercedes is a US Spec vehicle but the lights were upgraded to the European Style headlight lenses.  I really like the look and think it really sets this car apart from the pack. 

The interior is very nice and clean too.  The seats are soft and the leather is issue free.  The actually look new to me.  My guess is they were re-upholstered in the last few years.  They are very close to mint condition.  The carpet, while original is very nice too.  No matting or wearing or problems whatsoever.  The dash is nice too.  It has a cloth cover over it for protection. Other than the Velcro tabs used to hold the cover in place, it is clean and crack free.

All of the gages work properly as do the lights and blinkers and wipers.  I take that back..  I did notice that the light inside the glovebox was kinda hanging there and may need to be fiddled with..  Other than that though it’s all good electrically.  The A/C is not blowing cold for one reason or another..  All of the equipment is there and the belt too so hopefully it’s not too sinister.

The Mercedes runs and drives great.  It starts up easily with no hesitation and does not smoke at all.  It does not drip or leak oil either.  On inspection of the underside I did notice that the transmission pan was moist but not dripping.  It may be in need of a gasket.  The rear end "pumpkin" has lots of grease and old grime on it too but is not dripping either.  The engine has excellent power and the transmission shits properly between all of the gears.  The SL drives straight down the road with no pulling or wandering.  The wheels don’t vibrate at speed and there is no play in the wheel.  The brakes stop straight and true and the pedal is solid underfoot.

This is a really nice Mercedes considering its age.  It is almost 35 years old!  It’s nice, but it’s not perfect.  I can describe it to the finest detail if you want to call me..  I just can’t write it all in an ad.  Please ask questions if you have them I don’t want there to be any differences between the car and your expectations.  I looked hard and could not find any rust anywhere.  The floors are solid and original.

This Mercedes-Benz has all of the vintage appeal and legendary reliability that collectors want and it is not going to break anybody’s pocketbook either.

I am setting the reserve very low and I know the SL will sell the first go around as long as we all play by these rules. 

#1.  Only bid if you have intentions to buy. 

#2. Ask any and all questions before bidding. 

#3. Please contact me BEFORE BIDDING if you have zero or negative feedback.

#4. This is an AS-IS sale.  I have done my best to describe it exactly as I see it but it has no warranties or guarantees except a clean and clear legal title after payment.

#5. I will not accept Pay-Pal for the balance payment of the Mercedes.  Pay-Pal for deposit only,  the balance must be paid by certified check or wire.  Legitimate and legal buyers only please. 

Just be real and genuine and I will make sure that the winning bidder is happy with his or her purchase.  I have 100% positive feedback and I plan on keeping that.  Also, I will end the sale for the right offer so don’t wait till the last second and worry about missing out.  Just call me and we will work out a fair price..

I’m Justin my Phone number is 503-969-5127