Mercedes Benz R107 SL 450 (1978)

A 1978 Mercedes-Benz R107 450 SL is for sale in white with a beige interior.

Highlights:

• Second-hand
• First delivered in the USA
• Completely repainted in 2024 (according to the owner)
• Underbody preserved
• Last service in 2025 (oil change performed last year)
• Investments of approximately €4,000 made by current owner
• Hardtop available

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1978
• First registration: USA, 07/1978
• Location: 89287 Bellenberg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 2
• Imported vehicle from the USA
• No accidents under current ownership
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 09/27
• Ready to drive

Model history

The SL series R 107 was introduced in 1971 as the successor to the so-called "Pagoda" (W 113) and, with its wide-band H4 headlights and ribbed taillights, had a decisive influence on Mercedes-Benz design in the 1970s. The design was created by Friedrich Geiger, who was already responsible for models such as the 300 SL and the 500 K. The SL was particularly successful in the USA, where many vehicles were delivered with large-volume V8 engines. Safety features such as the reinforced A-pillar and an airbag available from 1982 underlined the technical sophistication of the series. Thanks to its long production run of 18 years, the R 107 became one of the most successful and longest-lived SL models before it was replaced by the R 129 in 1989.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: White
• Interior: beige leather upholstery
• Completely repainted in 2024 (according to the owner)
• Hardtop available
• Interior condition: satisfactory condition (significant wear and tear, minor stains or damage according to information provided)

Engine and transmission:

• 4.5-liter V8 engine with 182 hp (134 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: 2025

Mileage:

• Mileage: 78,344 mi (read)
• Mileage cannot be verified
• No service history available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• Service information for last oil change

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: Information to follow shortly
• Brakes: Information to follow shortly
• Bodywork: good condition – minor scratches, stone chips, and/or small dents may be present due to age. The paintwork was completely renewed in 2024. You can get a more detailed impression of the condition in the photo gallery.
• Underbody: Good condition – preserved according to the owner. Slight surface rust cannot be ruled out due to age.
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

• Interior with significant wear
• Further signs of wear due to age cannot be ruled out in a vehicle of this year of manufacture.
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

For sale is a 1978 Mercedes-Benz R107 450 SL in white with H license plates and valid MOT until September 2027. The vehicle, which originates from the USA, is second-hand, registered, and ready to drive. According to the owner, the SL was completely repainted in 2024, the underbody was preserved, and it was last serviced in 2025. The mileage of 78,344 mi has been read, but cannot be verified. The interior shows clear signs of wear, but overall the classic car is in solid condition and ready to drive. An interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of the R107 series.