Mercedes Benz R107 450 SL (1980)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R107 450 SL from 1980 in the color silver blue metallic with a blue leather interior.

Highlights:

• Immediately ready to drive and with German registration, as well as H license plate
• Expert opinion from 11/2024 with a grade of 3+
• Imported from the USA in 2019
• The seller has invested around €5,000 in the vehicle
• The following spare parts / new parts were recently installed
• Exhaust
• Front brakes
• Brake fluid
• Revision of cold-running regulator
• Engine and gearbox oil
• Some seals and rubber parts replaced
• Revision of the front axle (bearings and rubber sleeves)
• Tie rods, stabilizers and steering dampers
• The following conversions were carried out
• Bosch headlights of German design installed
• Original Mercedes-Benz bumpers from the German model
• Speedometer conversion from mileage to kilometer display
• The extensive equipment includes, among other things: Power steering, folding roof, central locking, electric windows, radio, coupe roof (hardtop), cruise control, ABS, automatic air conditioning, thermally insulated glass, exterior mirrors right, folding front armrest

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1980
• First registration: USA, 1980
• Location: 51107 Cologne, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: unknown (owned by the seller since 2019)
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 05/25
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL from the 1980 model year belongs to the famous R107 series, which was produced from 1971 to 1989. The 450 SL was powered by a 4.5-liter V8 engine, which was known not only for its powerful performance but also for its smooth running. The model was particularly popular in the USA, where it was regarded as a symbol of luxury and style. A special feature of the R107 series is its exceptionally long production time of 18 years, which speaks for the quality and popularity of the model series.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: silver blue metallic
• Interior with blue leather upholstery
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

• 4.5-liter V8 engine with 190 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last maintenance service: 11/2023

Mileage:

• 166,616 km (read off)
• Mileage cannot be traced
• Checkbook not available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV report, expert opinion (11/2024; grade 3+)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition, slight rust film
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Small scratches and stone chips due to age
• Fabric soft top with damage
• Air conditioning without function
• Automatic antenna of the radio dismantled, radio function via windshield antenna
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the vehicle

For sale is a beautiful Mercedes-Benz 450 SL from 1980 in the elegant color Silver Blue Metallic with stylish blue leather interior. This vehicle from the iconic R107 series has been lovingly maintained, registered in Germany after being imported from the USA and is immediately ready to drive. With a powerful 4.5-liter V8 engine, extensive equipment and H registration plates, it offers genuine classic car charm. Minor age-related defects, such as scratches and a damaged soft top, do not detract from the luxurious overall impression. A dream for lovers of classic Mercedes!