GREAT DRIVING 450SL, A/C CONVERTED TO R-134a, HARDTOP & SOFT TOP, GREAT COLORS!

Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	SL-Class
SubModel:	450SL
Type:	Convertible
Doors:	2
Year:	1978
Mileage:	111,322
Color:	Red
Transmission:	Automatic
Interior color:	Red
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Leather Seats, CD Player

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Description of 1978 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL

Got a classic car to sell? We can Sell it! Call us Today! 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Stock #924-DFW 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL for Sale Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte. NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs. GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth. TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 4. 5 Liter V8 BODY STYLE : Convertible TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed Automatic EXTERIOR COLOR: ODOMETER READING: 111322 INTERIOR COLOR : VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS Air Conditioning. AM/FM Radio. CD Player. Defrost. Four Wheel Disc Brakes. Fuel Injection. Heat. Leather Seats. Manual Convertible Top. Numbers Matching. Power Brakes. Power Steering. Power Windows. Removable Hard Top. Seatbelts SELLER REMARKS Movie star looks on a Wal-Mart budget is the magic of the R107 Mercedes-Benz SL. Cars like this 1978 450SL convertible pack all kinds of charisma. great performance. and bulletproof hardware. they look like they should cost a million bucks. yet are remarkably affordable. If you want to get noticed in a car. this is probably the most affordable way to do it!Hard to beat a 2-seat convertible in bright red. and even conservative Mercedes-Benz put the bright paint on their color chart in 1978 knowing that some folks just wouldn't have it any other way. Given the impressive quality of these cars. it shouldn't be a surprise that it's still wearing its original paint which is proof that it's led a good life. Sure. it might show a few signs of its three-and-a-half decades of life. but there's absolutely no need for a repaint if you just want to drive and have some fun. Most importantly. this is a southern car so it hasn't been slogging through winter weather for years and as a result the doors slam with that precision that you almost can't find today. Americans have grown accustomed to the heavy rubber and chrome bumpers so they give the car a substantial look and remain in very good shape. as does the rest of the bright trim. Heck. this one's so original. it still carries its selling dealer's badge on the deck lid!The optional red leather interior is a fantastic upgrade over the usual MB-Tex vinyl that was standard equipment in these cars. Again. it's unlike Mercedes to be so flashy. but it totally works in this 2-seater. The seat covers are remarkably well-preserved. suggesting that even though it's a convertible. it was always properly protected when not in use. Things like the door panels and dash pad are in very good condition and the deep. plush carpets haven't faded in the sun. another very good sign. These cars came loaded with every feature they could think of in 1978. including power windows and locks. A/C with a recent R134a refrigerant upgrade. and even a rear defroster in the removable hardtop. The wood paneling is real wood. and aside from a newer AM/FM/CD stereo head unit in the dash. it's completely stock and factory-correct. The trunk is reasonably spacious and beautifully finished with matching carpets and there's a folding conver5tible top that makes this a year-round cruiser. The 4. 5-liter V8 engine really needs no introduction. Powering Mercedes-Benz automobiles for a decade. it is smooth and torquey. and if properly maintained. will run practically forever. This one starts easily and idles with a precise mechanical feeling that's quite different than the isolation chambers we're used to today. but no less pleasant. Fuel injection gives it sharp throttle response and the flexible power curve makes it fast without feeling like it's working too hard. A 3-speed automatic transmission seems a little syrupy at first. but you'll find that the faster you go. the better it works. In fact. that goes for the suspension and brakes. too. which were bred for the autobahn and make this car supremely competent on American roads. The exhaust has a pleasant bubbly V8 sound and those "pie crust" Mercedes-Benz alloys are almost as distinctive as the car itself and are wrapped in recent General radials. These cars remain perennial best-sellers here at Streetside Classics because they represent performance. style. and value. and this one is no exception. Call today! 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL for Sale 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL for Sale Stock # 924-DFW Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte. NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs. GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth. TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com TERMS OF SALE 1. Per the eBay User Agreement. by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to purchasing the vehicle described above. The details of this commitment are further outlined in the eBay User Agreement. 2. Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. 3. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction. 4. A $1. 00 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of the auction's close. This deposit reserves the vehicle and removes it from the market. Acceptable payment types for deposit are: credit card. wire transfer. cashier's check. and money order. 5. If winning bidder does not contact Streetside Classic Cars and submit deposit within 48 hours of auction close. vehicle may be made available to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer on a first come. first serve basis. 6. Streetside Classic Cars has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact us directly to provide additional information or answer any questions. 7. Please be aware that all pre-owned vehicles. regardless of age. mileage. or manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. Streetside Classic Cars encourages bidder to have a personal inspection completed prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Third party inspections are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery. 8. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied. 9. Final or winning bid price does not include shipping. tax. title. or registration fees. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any state or local taxes and shipping expenses resulting from the sale. 10. We can assist you in delivery through our network of private and commercial carriers. Most of them can deliver the vehicle to your driveway. 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Please call or email any one of our showrooms at: Charlotte Showroom Phone: 001-704-598-2130 Email sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom Phone: 001-678-279-1609 Email sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone: 001-817-764-8000 Email sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Rest assured. you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase. International buyers welcome! Click here for an estimate. If you decide to purchase from us. we require that you give us your complete name. address and phone numbers (home. office. mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts. All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only. 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