Introduction

The Mercedes W116 series skilfully ushered in the era of the S-Class at the renowned German car manufacturer. First introduced on the Costa Brava in 1972, the Mercedes sedan featured a striking design and high-quality technical equipment. The Mercedes W116 quickly gained a reputation as a luxury car. Over the years, the 280, 350 and 450 models came onto the market and were able to convince the market with targeted technical improvements. In 1975, the Mercedes W116 450 SEL was even called the best car in the world. By 1980, almost 470,000 cars had rolled off the production line.

General information about the vehicle

In the following auction you will now get the chance to buy a Mercedes-Benz W116 450 SEL from 1976. In its history, the car has five previous owners with the VIN 116036-12-001059. It should be noted that the Mercedes has always been family-owned and has changed hands there. The car was imported from Austria and only needs to be registered. In addition, the 450SEL has a valid MOT until June 2024 and is in running order. According to the current owner, the vehicle is assumed to have matching numbers.

Characteristics

• Exterior & Interior: The car is presented in light green metallic. In the course of a partial restoration, it was expertly repainted on the bonnet, the spray plate and the roof. Inside, you'll find beige velour trim, combined with a 4-spoke steering wheel, a black dashboard with wood-look trim and a black center console.
• Engine and transmission: The Mercedes-Benz W116 450 SEL is powered by a V8 engine with a sporty 286 hp. An automatic transmission provides the transmission of the power. The last service was made in October 2022.

• Mileage: In the cockpit, 137,105 km can be read. According to the owner, this value can be partially understood. There is no checkbook.

• Documentation: According to the information available to us, in addition to the vehicle registration document, the Austrian papers are available for documentation.

Condition

• The condition of use of the brake system is estimated at 70 to 90%

• The tyres of the Fulda brand have a good tread depth - condition of 70 to 90%

• The underbody of the Mercedes has slight flash rust, this is in an unwelded condition

• At this point, for a further impression, we recommend that you look through the attached series of pictures

Highlights

• An absolute highlight of this classic is undoubtedly the extensive full equipment. These include: a sunroof, power steering, power windows, central locking, air conditioning, a contemporary radio and rear window heating. In addition, the Mercedes impresses with an apparently good condition.

Summary

• The Mercedes-Benz W116 450SEL in light green metallic offered here impresses as a visual eye-catcher and great companion. The V8 engine with 286 hp engine ensures sporty performance and reliable locomotion. Coming from a family estate, the car was apparently always treated with care there. Lovers and enthusiasts of classic car construction will get their money's worth.