This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was initially delivered to Gengras Motor Cars in Hartford, Connecticut, and was reportedly acquired from the same dealer by the seller in February 1980. Power is provided by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the car is finished in blue over a tan interior. Equipment includes a blue convertible top, a body-color removable hardtop, automatic climate control, cruise control, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and 14″ Bundt wheels.
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This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was initially delivered to Gengras Motor Cars in Hartford, Connecticut, and was reportedly acquired from the same dealer by the seller in February 1980. Power is provided by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the car is finished in blue over a tan interior. Equipment includes a blue convertible top, a body-color removable hardtop, automatic climate control, cruise control, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and 14″ Bundt wheels.
The car is finished in Dark Blue (904) with a matching convertible top and features an automatic antenna, fog lamps, and chrome mirror caps. A body-color removable hardtop with a heated rear window is included in the sale.
Factory 14″ Bundt wheels wears H-rated Michelin Energy MXV4 tires that were mounted in September 1999. Braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs. A 1980s recall repair included reinforcing the subframe with welded gussets.
The cabin is upholstered in Bamboo leather (204) with matching carpets and interior plastics. Amenities include a fold-down center armrest, automatic climate control, cruise control, a Becker Mexico AM/FM cassette stereo, and power windows and locks.
A four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer flanked by a tachometer with an inset clock and a combination gauge showing oil pressure, engine temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows just under 9k miles.
The 4.5-liter V8 features Bosch fuel injection and was factory rated at 180 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. The seller reports that the oil has been changed and that the fuel tank was drained and fresh fuel was added since the previous auction.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.
The window sticker shows delivery to Gengras Motor Cars in Hartford, Connecticut, colors, equipment, and a total suggested retail price of $31,786.