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Mercedes-Benz 450 SL R107 — 1975

Mercedes 450 SL with its 4.5-liter V8 was a bestseller during the 1970s and 1980s, partly thanks to its association with Bobby Ewing in Dallas. This example has been part of a collector's garage and enjoyed as one of his summer cars.

Shaun Major
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"This 450 starts easily and runs well, with the engine and gearbox performing as they should. However, there is a belt squeak when cold, likely needing a few new belts. It drives smoothly with good brakes and stable road handling. Recent work includes valve adjustments, a new gearbox filter and gaskets, and a general review and service. The car is inspection-exempt forever and ready to drive away."

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Shaun Major
Inspector
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"This 450 starts easily and runs well, with the engine and gearbox performing as they should. However, there is a belt squeak when cold, likely needing a few new belts. It drives smoothly with good brakes and stable road handling. Recent work includes valve adjustments, a new gearbox filter and gaskets, and a general review and service. The car is inspection-exempt forever and ready to drive away."

Description

Imported to Sweden from the USA and registered in 1989, this car had two owners during the 1990s before being acquired by a long-term owner in 2000, who drove it for 18 years. The current owner purchased it in 2018 and has used it as a summer car, performing annual reviews and maintenance. Now permanently inspection-exempt, the car's odometer has turned over at least once, indicating a minimum mileage of 142,000 km. While there is no paperwork to verify its full history, it comes with a matching color hardtop.

Technical data

  • Year
    1975/1975 
  • Registration date
    1989-06-27 
  • Mileage
    42162 km 
  • Kw / hp
    165 / 224 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Automatic 
  • Interior finish
    Textile 
  • Colour
    Light Blue 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car runs and drives fine, though replacing some rubber belts is recommended to eliminate squeaks—an easy job. The engine bay is tidy, and the engine performs as it should. The alloy wheels and tires are in good condition but would benefit from a thorough clean to enhance their appearance.

  • Interior condition:

    Interior shows signs of wear, including some poorly fitting trim panels and missing speaker covers. The passenger seat has a stain, and the dashboard leather panel has loose stitching. Aftermarket speakers have left marks on the door panels and trim. The car is fitted with a non-original wood steering wheel. The instrument cluster is in acceptable condition, while the boot is functional but has a loose wire that needs attention.

  • Exterior condition:

    The car presents well, with bodywork showing no visible rust issues. There is a small soft dent on the front wing, and the rear side bumper alignment is slightly low (see pictures). The chrome is clean and bright all around. The underbody shows some older welding work and a small blister on the driver’s side sill, while the rest appears solid. The paintwork is clean and tidy, likely repainted at some point, with a few minor imperfections. The soft top is in good condition with no damage, just a few marks. The hardtop is also in good shape, with a small crack in the corner of the rear window and a clean headliner.

  • General condition:

    A fun and reasonably priced summer car that can be enjoyed as is, without requiring any major work. The only area that needs attention is tidying up the interior, particularly around the dashboard trim.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2024-09-25
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1989-06-27 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1989-06-27
Senast godkända besiktning: 2024-04-02
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 9

Location and viewing Information

Location: Vetlanda

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

Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-12-26.

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

Auction information

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