1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL A Very Low Mileage and Ownership Example

Lot details

Registration No: UN-Reg
Chassis No: 10704412058475
MOT: April 2022 Supplied new to America and in one family ownership until imported to the United Kingdom in 2021 Just 34,707 (atoc) recorded miles Understood to have been stored off the road from 2004 following the passing of the first owner Subject to much mechanical recommissioning work in 2021 Supplied with original stamped service book and NOVA certificate for registration with first recorded UK keeper

Nicknamed 'der Panzerwagen' by Mercedes-Benz's own development engineers, the R107-series was more structurally rigid than some contemporary saloons! Introduced in 1971, the Convertible was styled by Friedrich Geiger whose other credits included the 540K, 300SL (W198) Gullwing and W113 Pagoda. Always more of a grand tourer than an out and out sports car, the vast majority were specified with automatic transmission. Powered by a 4520cc SOHC V8 engine, the 450SL model was quoted as developing some 225bhp and 278lbft of torque. A strong 120mph-plus performer, it remained in production until 1980.

This 450 SL was manufactured in 1979 and supplied new to the United States of America being delivered in November 1979. Fitted with the 4520cc SOHC V8 engine with automatic transmission, the Mercedes-Benz is finished in White with Black interior upholstery. The R107 has a recorded mileage of just 34,707 miles (at time of consignment) and was in one family ownership in the United States until being imported into the United Kingdom in 2021, currently un-registered the SL has a NOVA certificate for registering the 450 SL with the first registered UK keeper.

Understood to have been dry-stored off the road from 2004 until 2021 following the passing of the original owner, remaining there throughout the ownership of his widow. Subject to much recommissioning work in 2021 which comprised new fuel pump, spark plugs and HT leads, distributor, tie rods, drop links, and new tyres (with the previous 1983 ones included with the car). The 450 SL was also provided with servicing, pressure testing and fuel injection calibration. The R107 is offered with the original handbook and stamped service book, aforementioned NOVA certificate, bill of landing and previous state title. Pleasingly retaining the original Becker radio cassette, hard-top stand and cover, original Mercedes tool kit and first aid kit and spare wheel. Fitted with a soft-top in Black and body-coloured hard-top.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452