This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is finished in red over tan MB-Tex upholstery, and it is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a body-color hardtop, a black soft top, power windows, chrome-finished 14″ alloy wheels, and an older aftermarket Sony stereo. The car was acquired by the seller in 2018, and service in the last two years is said to have included overhauling the brakes and replacing the radiator, serpentine belts,…
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is finished in red over tan MB-Tex upholstery, and it is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a body-color hardtop, a black soft top, power windows, chrome-finished 14″ alloy wheels, and an older aftermarket Sony stereo. The car was acquired by the seller in 2018, and service in the last two years is said to have included overhauling the brakes and replacing the radiator, serpentine belts, and ignition.
Originally finished in Milan Brown Metallic (404), the car was repainted red some time ago during previous ownership, while a paint chip on the hood was touched up in 2019. US-specification bumpers and headlights are retained. The black canvas soft top has reportedly been replaced, and a body-colored hardtop is included in the sale.
The car rides on chrome-finished 14″ Bundt alloy wheels. The brake system has reportedly been serviced in the last year, including replacement of the master cylinder, brake booster, calipers, and lines.
The interior is trimmed in tan MB-Tex with a matching dashboard and carpets. Zebrano wood trim has been added to the center stack, and additional amenities include power windows, air conditioning, cruise control, and a Sony cassette radio. Fading and wear is visible on the seats, along with a tear on the driver’s seat.
Factory VDO instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer and an analog clock. The six-digit odometer shows 18k miles.
The 4.5-liter V8 sends power to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The ignition components, radiator, and fuel lines have reportedly been replaced over the last two years.