1978 Mercedes 450SL Convertible with Hardtop in good running condition

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Type: Convertible
Doors: 2
Year: 1978
Mileage: 166000
VIN: 10704412042712
Color: Red
Engine: 4.5 L
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: 2WD
Interior color: Tan
Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
Vehicle Title: Clean
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1978 Mercedes 450SL, R107All original parts.The bumpers have been tucked in several inches, so the car is much more compact like with the European bumpers.The original U.S. market extended bumpers look heinous and ruin the lines of the car.Authentic 14" Bundt wheels (not the fake ones)Original Bosch stainless steel wipersRear wheel driveV8 engine4.5 liter180 HPAutomatic3670 lbstucked in bumpersI have owned and occasionally driven the car since 2016.Photos show old tires. I will put a new set of Hankook Kinergy 14" 205/70R14 tires on it for the new buyer ($700 value)In good condition.Registered. Motor running strong.Plastic window in original canvas top need to be fixed (an aftermarket canvas replacement costs only $450) I just installed a new refurbished aluminum body AC Servo, but need to check vacuum lines and charge refrigerant, so currently not working.Front wheel bearings need attention.Minor other fixes needed such as replacing a few instrument light bulbs, brake light sensor.Comes with matching red hard top with tan interior, just de-rusted and touched up the inside.Rain/dust cover includedThe Mercedes-Benz R107 were produced from 1971 until 1989, The R107/SL is a two-seat convertible with a detachable roof. It replaced the W113 SL-Class in 1971 and was replaced by the R129 SL-Class in 1989.