450SL Convertible with Hard Top & Soft Top

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 400-Series
SubModel: 450
Type: Convertible
Trim: SL Roadster
Year: 1980
Mileage: 123000
VIN: WDB10704412065861
Color: Gold
Engine: 4.5L
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Brown
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Extras
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Convertible, Leather Seats

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Private seller
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Description of 1980 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series SL Roadster

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster is ready to enjoy. All options work as they should & the car runs & drives great. This SL was originally delivered new to Canada. All the manuals are in French. Please see the list below of all recent repairs & cost of the parts (does not include labor). I kept all original parts & parts removed for upgrades. I have known this particular SL for almost 25 years. I purchased it & completed all work below with the intentions of keeping it long-term. Unfortunately plans change sometimes so I want this SL to go to a great home & be driven & enjoyed for many years.
The biggest upgrade completed is the removal of the outdated Climate Control Servo unit & replacement with a modern electronic control box. The Climate Control works great including ice cold A/C. The only issue I have noticed is when you press the accelerator to the floor for fast acceleration the fan & compressor will turn off until you start releasing the accelerator. I was told it could be a minor vacuum leak as vacuum pressure controls everything on these cars but after several days of checking & using a vacuum hand held pressure gauge, I couldn't find any major leaks.
There are 4 minor issues that didn't bother me enough to worry with but I want to mention for full disclosure.1. Minor wear on driver's seat exterior bolster (see picture)2. Minor power steering fluid leak from power steering box (leaves a spot the size of 2 quarters when parked)3. Minor wear spot on bottom trim of soft top from normal operation4. The hard top wasn't repainted when the rest of the car was in early 90's & is slightly noticeable
I have extra parts that are included along with the hard top cover & full car cover. All books & manuals are included as well as 2 factory keys.
Interested parties are welcome to email, text or call with any questions. I am open to offers. In Alabama, cars over 20 years old are not titled. I will provide a notarized bill of sale, current registration & insurance. I will gladly assist with shipping or picking up the purchaser at a nearby airport but all shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser.Brandon 850-288-2337
Item Cost Date Engine Bay & Drivability Work Performed
1980 Mercedes 450SL Remove & clean idle control valve
Trunk weatherstrip $70.00 7/22/2018 Remove & clean idle coolant temperature sensor
Boot Cover weatherstrip $28.09 7/28/2018 Clean Bosch Jetronic air plate
Key Cover $53.49 7/25/2018 Clean throttle plate
Glove box light $5.76 7/25/2018 Adjust timing
Gas Cap $11.71 7/25/2018 Adjust idle control
Kenwood Bluetooth Stereo $64.00 7/28/2018 Clean engine bay & under carriage
Hood Seal $36.00 7/28/2018 Install new engine air filter
Hood Pad $42.44 8/1/2018 Install new battery
Soft Top weatherstrip $60.00 7/28/2018 Remove climate control servo & auxiliary water pump
Hard Top weatherstrip $60.00 8/6/2018 Install new electronic climate control system
Air filter $10.00 10/5/2018 Install 2 manual heater shut off valves under hood
Valve Cap $3.47 9/30/2018 Vacuum A/C system & recharge with R12 freon & oil charge
Muffler $135.00 10/5/2018 Install new main hood pad
Tool Kit $63.00 9/30/2018 Install new hood seal at cowling
Servo Update $350.00 9/15/2018 Install new radiator cap
Cruise Control Stick $40.00 7/30/2018 Install refurbished cruise control amplifier
Brake Wear Sensor $40.00 8/6/2018 Interior & Trunk Work Performed
Rear speakers $31.00 8/1/2018 Re-Dye Interior Carpets
Floor mats $55.00 8/1/2018 Re-Dye Trunk Carpets
Front Wheel bearings & Grease $20.00 8/1/2018 Remove interior & clean all areas
Trunk drain plug $11.00 9/15/2018 Clean & oil seat tracks & adjustments
Cruise Amplifier $160.00 10/5/2018 Install new bulbs in climate control
Umbrella & Holder $95.00 8/30/2018 Repair fiber optic lighting for dash mounted control switches
Brake Pedal Pad $15.00 8/30/2018 Treat all interior leather & vinyl with Lexol
Parking Brake Pad $10.00 8/30/2018 Clean & treat soft top clear plastic windows
Hardtop Nut Caps $40.00 8/30/2018 Install replacement cruise control stick on steering column
Chrome Top Hinge Cover $100.00 8/30/2018 Clean trunk interior, treat surface rust, repaint & glue carpet
Radiator Cap $8.00 8/5/2018 Install correct power antenna mount & seal
Idle gasket $8.00 8/5/2018 Install new Kenwood Bluetooth Stereo with microphone for driving
Armrest Repair $99.00 10/5/2018 Install new driver seat adjustment handle
Touch up paint $28.00 10/5/2018 Install new Mercedes Benz SL matching umbrella & holders in trunk
Seat Adjustment handle $35.00 9/20/2018 Install new brake pedal pad
R12 freon 3 pounds $300.00 8/1/2018 Install new parking brake pedal pad
R12 freon oil charge $9.00 8/5/2018 Install new all season floor mats
Hood Pad & Seat adhesive $19.00 8/1/2018 Install new rear box speakers (removable)
Fuel Filler Neck Seal $11.00 10/15/2018 Install new center console matching carpet
Console Carpet $29.00 10/30/2018 Replace center armrest internals
Power Antenna Mount Kit $50.00 10/15/2018 Remove & clean power window switches
Miscellaneous Materials $300.00 Body & Under Carriage Work Performed
Total $2,505.96 Replace trunk weatherstrip
Replace soft top boot cover weatherstrip
Replace soft top window weatherstripping
Replace hard top window weatherstripping
Clean & treat minor surface rust in spare tire well
Clean & treat minor surface rust in top boot weatherstrip channel
Clean & treat minor surface rust in trunk weatherstrip channel
Scrap & clean cracked or missing undercoating areas in wheel wells
Scrap & clean cracked or missing undercoating areas on under carriage
Apply new undercoating to all areas needing replacement
Clean, treat & repair minor rust in passenger fender well
Install new driver & passenger brake wear indicator cables
Touch up minor chips with factory touch up paint
Install new Mercedes Benz valve caps on rims
Install new rear muffler
Install new driver front wheel bearings
Clean all factory drain holes in engine bay, soft top boot & trunk
All 4 rims refinished
Install new fuel filler neck seal