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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC V8 C107 — 1979

A classic grand coupé with a low mileage of just under 80,000 km, good documentation, and a well-documented Swedish history. Sparingly used by all its owners.

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"It's evident that the car hasn't been driven for a while—the tires are slightly out of shape. The best remedy? Doing exactly what it was built for—driving it."

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GETINGE/HALMSTAD
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Peter Sundfeldt
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"It's evident that the car hasn't been driven for a while—the tires are slightly out of shape. The best remedy? Doing exactly what it was built for—driving it."

Description

Delivered new to Gunnar Selander from Lidingö by Philipssons in Nässjö in April 1979. By the mid-1980s, it appears to have ended up in the Helsingborg area before moving on to Marieholm, outside Svalöv. There, it remained with an owner for four years before the previous owner acquired it in 2000.

Since then, he has taken good care of the car, storing it in a heated garage during winter and using it sparingly in the summer. Over the years, he has replaced the fuel pump, fuel injectors, and brakes, exclusively using original parts. The most recent approved inspection was completed on July 31, 2023.

Technical data

  • Year
    1979/1979 
  • Registration date
    1979-04-27 
  • Mileage
    77 175 km 
  • Kw / hp
    165 / 225 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Automatic 
  • Interior finish
    Textile 
  • Colour
    Light Blue 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The engine hesitates slightly after startup, but after a few seconds and a bit of revving, everything sounds right and as it should. The gearbox shifts smoothly and seamlessly, and the brakes engage evenly and effectively. The muffler has been replaced with a stainless steel one, giving it a slightly livelier sound than the original. The large air filter housing, however, shows an unexpected amount of surface rust.

  • Interior condition:

    Classic and stylish velour upholstery in an elegant Mercedes-like design. The carpets, wood trim, and headliner are in good condition, and the electric sunroof works perfectly. The period-correct radio was functional during documentation, but since it sits loose in the panel, a wire came undone, causing the sound to cut out—this should be an easy fix.

    Additionally, the AC is non-functional, and the sun visors are slightly discolored. The right window lift doesn’t work, but according to the previous owner, it’s due to a connector under the center console that easily comes loose. Notably, the specially equipped heated seats come with their own dedicated instruction manual.

  • Exterior condition:

    The car received a new paint job in the 1990s due to an insurance claim after someone deliberately scratched the paint. It has good rust protection. The tires are older but have good tread and are mounted on original "Baroque" wheels, which appear to have been partially repainted. A nice touch is the sought-after Bosch fog lights, a popular upgrade often fitted to prestige cars of the 1980s.

  • General condition:

    A representative example in a nice condition with a well-documented history. A bit of research led to an informative and pleasant conversation with the previous owner, who had the car for 23 years—adding to the car’s overall positive impression.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2009-04-24
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1979-04-27 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1979-04-27
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-07-31
Besiktigad tom: 2025-07-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 13

Facts about the model

The Mercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC was a large, sporty coupé—a grand tourer—produced between 1972 and 1981. It was based on the open-top R107 (familiarly known in Sweden as a "Dallas-moppe" due to its connection to a certain TV series) but featured an extended wheelbase of 3600 mm and a conventional, albeit slightly smaller, rear seat.

The SLC was the first and only time Mercedes-Benz based its S-Class coupé on an extended SL roadster platform rather than a full-size S-Class sedan model. Production ended in 1981, earlier than the SL version. Interestingly, the C107 even saw a bit of rally action, including participation in the Bandama Rally in Africa.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Getinge/Halmstad

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2025-03-06.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

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