Mercedes-Benz - 450 SL - 1974

Mercedes convertible SL 450 V8 w107 from 1974, which I have owned for 2 years. It works perfectly and I’ve done a lot of mechanical work on it: - the front running gears have been overhauled (hinges and silent blocks have been replaced) . - The bridge silent-blocks have also been replaced. - New exhaust - The brakes have also been overhauled with all hoses and brake fluid replaced. - 4 new "retro classic" tyres have been mounted onto sandblasted and epoxy-painted rims. - Complete service with oil and fuel filter replacements. The roof is available but needs to be replaced. The original hard top (red interior like the car) is also available. Aesthetically, the vehicle looks good even though it is not perfect. Repainted white a few years ago, whereas its original colour was Astral Grey. It deserves to be repainted ideally in its original colour or, failing that, in white. The vehicle is very healthy and virtually free of rust. The floors, sills, bottoms of the door and all other vulnerable spots are perfectly healthy and sound, as is the spare tyre compartment. The interior is in good condition. The seats in MB-Tex are free of tears and the rest is in very good condition. The vehicle is equipped with electric windows which work. To be checked: the centralisation and air conditioning, the boot cylinder has to be replaced, the boot spring also no longer works, the right rear light is broken in its lower part (not visible at normal height) . The main appeal of this vehicle, in addition to the very good condition of its mechanics and body, lies in its combination of Astral Grey colour / burgundy red interior like the most classic Mercedes SL cars. It is perfect either to drive now with an SL in very good mechanical condition or as a very good base for restoration and restoring it to its original colour. The virtually pristine MOT is less than 3 months old. Visits welcome. The replacement chrome for the right of the rear bumper is included. The vehicle can be inspected in Breteuil, France.