Mercedes Benz 450 SLC C107 (1973)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC C107 (1973), Swiss vehicle, second-hand, Classic Analytics rating 2
Overview
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by Moritz NiemannThis 450 SLC is a real rarity: it is an early model (recognizable by its small exterior mirrors, among other features), which were only built as 450s in 1973. In addition, the green velour interior is very rare and was not available in the SL Roadster at all. The car is second-hand and has always been well maintained—a real opportunity!
A 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (C107) is for sale in Icon Gold with green velour interior.
Highlights
- Rare early SLC
- V8 engine with automatic transmission
- Rare color combination
- Only 2 owners – the first owner was Swiss
- Comprehensive service history available
- Functional air conditioning and four electric windows
- H license plate
- Classic Analytics rating from 2022 with condition grade 2 available
- Last service in September 2025
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1973
- First delivery: Switzerland
- Location: DE-49078 Osnabrück
- Number of vehicle owners: 2
- No accidents under current ownership and no known accidents under previous ownership
- TÜV: 06/2027
- H license plate
- Registered
Model history
The SL R 107 series was introduced in 1971 as the successor to the "Pagoda" and shaped Mercedes design in the 1970s with its distinctive H4 headlights and wide taillights. The 450 SLC (C 107) coupé variant combined comfort and V8 performance on long journeys. Developed for the US market and equipped with an enhanced safety structure, the 450 SLC also successfully competed in international rallies. The series was built for a total of 18 years – a record for Mercedes-Benz. The SLC was replaced by the SEC of the 126 series in 1981.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Iconic gold
- Repainting: The car has been completely repainted in the past
- Interior: Green velour – good condition with slight signs of wear due to age
Engine and transmission:
- Engine: 4.5-liter V8 engine with 225 hp
- Transmission: Automatic
- Last service: 09/2025
Mileage:
- 210,317 km
- Mileage verifiable
Documentation:
- German vehicle documents
- Swiss documentation of exhaust emissions
- Classic Analytics rating from 2022 with grade 2 available
- Regular maintenance records available
Tires, brakes, bodywork, and underbody:
- Tires: approx. 6 mm tread
- Brakes: Brake system renewed last summer (new brake discs, calipers, and pads)
- Bodywork: Good overall condition with minor signs of wear and tear appropriate for its age
- Underbody: Good condition, no known rust
Please take a look at the photo gallery to get a comprehensive impression of the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects:
- Small parking dent on the front left (dent behind the bumper)
- Bluetooth module in refurbished Becker Mexico cassette player not working
- Paint on the hubcaps is partially peeling
- Central locking not working
- No other defects known
Please view the photo gallery to get a comprehensive impression of the condition of the vehicle.
Summary:
A Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (C107) in Iconic Gold with green velour interior is for sale. This is a characterful 450 SLC in a rare color scheme, with only two previous owners, a traceable history, and extensive investment. It has a Classic Analytics rating of 2. A classic V8 coupé with H license plates and very well-maintained overall condition – ideal for enthusiasts looking for a stylish Gran Turismo.
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- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Milage trackable
- Current service performed
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Questions and Comments
Technik: Der SLC, wie das Sportcoupé offiziell heißt, hatte seine Premiere auf dem Pariser Automobil-Salon im Oktober 1971. Bis zur Windschutzscheibe entspricht sein Äußeres dem des Roadsters. Über dem fünfsitzigen Fahrgastabteil streckt sich das flache Dach, das in eine auffallend große, stark gewölbte und sehr schräg stehende Heckscheibe mündet. Diese wiederum gibt dem Heck eine vergleichsweise große Länge vor. Der Kofferraumdeckel weist eine leicht konvexe Kontur auf. Beim Roadster hingegen hat der Kofferraumdeckel eine konkave Ausprägung, die dem pagodenartigen Hardtop folgt, was beim Vorgängermodell W 113 namensgebend war. In der Seitenansicht wird die Länge durch den größeren Radstand dokumentiert, 2820 gegenüber 2460 Millimeter, und auch durch die Linie der Seitenscheiben, die, wie bei einem Mercedes-Benz-Coupé üblich, voll versenkbar sind, ohne störende B-Säule. Beim SLC ergab sich in dieser Frage jedoch eine Schwierigkeit: Der kurze Abstand zwischen Tür und hinterem Radlauf verlangte nach einem komplizierten und daher potentiell störanfälligen Dreh-Kipp-Versenkmechanismus, um die hinteren Seitenscheiben komplett versenken zu lassen. Karl Wilferts Ausweg aus diesem Dilemma waren die später stilistisch nicht unumstrittenen, aber höchst markanten, doppelt verglasten „Sichtblenden“ mit den eingebauten Lamellen, die das Seitenfenster unterteilen und so verkleinern, dass der vordere bewegliche Teil ganz versenkt werden kann. Die Lamellenseitenfenster ebenso wie die geriffelten Rückleuchten sind eine Idee von Pininfarina und waren erstmals an einer Studie im Jahr 1967 zu sehen. LG Tom