I am relocating internationally for work so have to sell my beautiful '79 450 SL. I am only the 3rd owner and she's done just over 103k miles (being driven daily so increasing slightly).
Here's a list of the good and not-so-good points:
- Exterior chrome is flawless - this trim parts are difficult to find and super expensive, so this is a huge plus
- Interior is very, very good, totally original apart from the stereo
- AC/climate control works - blows hot when it should and cold AC when it should (pretty rare!!)
- Comes with 4 additional brand-new unused tires,and a rolling hardtop stand
- Hardtop is in excellent condition, and particularly flawless on the inside
- Soft top exterior isexcellent and plastic window is clear and unmarked
- Euro-spec headlights, otherwise totally original
- Paint on quarter panels, hardtop, and doors is good
- No undersiderust (WA state only car - no salt used on our roads)
- Runs very well - I have used as adaily driver for last 2 months withabsolutely no issues
- I have spent over $3,500 in the last 7 months - here's the details:
- New fuel injectors and seals
- new valve cover gaskets
- Various new breather hoses for vacuum system
- Radiator flush and clean
- New thermostat
- New fuel filter, fuel accumulator, fuel pump check valve
- new water temp sender
- various newbolts for convertible frame
- brake fluid flushed and replaced
- Differential fluid service
- all new drive and secondary belts
- new bulbs all round
- new hardtop seals, and new drivers A-pillar seal (passenger A-pillar seal included)
Not-so good:- cruise control does not work
- central locking does not work
- right turn flasher flashes fast (but works fine)
- Paint on hood is faded and has some "whirls" - may polish out
- A few (less than 5) bubbles and pain blemishes here and there
- Scratches behind soft top cover lid - see pictures
- Trunk lid has been replaced at some point and does not 100% match - ok from 10+ feet
- Inside of soft-top is showing it's age. Works fine and is waterproof but just looks a little "tatty"
Overall this is a great car - has always been 100% reliable for me. With the excellent interior andchrome work, reliable and strong engine it has really good "bones". I had planned a respray, which would make the car at least a 9/10, butleaving the country has messed up that plan. My loss is your gain...feel free to shoot any questions over.
NO RESERVE!!
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