A Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 (C107) in rally trim from 1979 is for sale in silver with black interior.

Highlights

• The car is a rare 450 SLC 5.0 with 240 hp
• Rally conversion
• Engine overhaul by specialist company (03/2024, approx. 3,000 km since then)
• Last service 03/2025
• H license
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1979
• First registration: Germany
• Location: DE-70734 Fellbach
• Number of previous owners: Unknown
• TÜV (German MOT) valid at time of sale
• Accident-free under current ownership
• Currently not registered
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 was built in the late 1970s as a homologation model for rallying. With an aluminum hood, trunk lid, and door panels, as well as a lightweight V8 engine, it was the sporty top model of the SLC series. Today, these vehicles are rare collector's items – especially in well-maintained condition and with a history.

Facts

Exterior & interior

• Exterior color: Silver with rally trim
• Interior: Black rally trim, good condition – slight signs of wear, minimal wear

Engine and transmission

• 5.0-litre V8 with 240 hp
• Manual transmission
• Engine overhauled by specialist, approx. 3,000 km since then (2024)
• No replacement engine
• Last service: 03/2025

Mileage

• 229,171 km (read)
• Not verifiable

Document

• Service history available, but not complete
• Service and maintenance by a certified automotive repair shop

Tires, bodywork & underbody

• Tires: Semi-slick tires with approx. 3,000 km mileage
• Body: Good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: Good condition with no rust perforations

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Known defects

• No known defects

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Summary

A rare Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 (C107) is for sale, which is in good overall condition. The car has been extensively converted into a rally version. Technically, the vehicle has recently undergone comprehensive maintenance—including an engine overhaul—and is currently ready for immediate use. With H license plates, automatic transmission, and a powerful 5-liter V8, this SLC is an attractive collector's vehicle with potential.