1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL - NO RESERVE

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Type: Convertible
Year: 1979
Mileage: 103,500
VIN: 10704412051789
Color: Brown
Engine size: 4.5 liter V8
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Brown
Vehicle Title: Clear
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1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Description

I am relocating internationally for work so have to sell my beautiful '79 450 SL. I am only the 3rd owner and she's done just over 103k miles (being driven daily so increasing slightly).
Here's a list of the good and not-so-good points:

Exterior chrome is flawless - this trim parts are difficult to find and super expensive, so this is a huge plus
Interior is very, very good, totally original apart from the stereo
AC/climate control works - blows hot when it should and cold AC when it should (pretty rare!!)
Comes with 4 additional brand-new unused tires,and a rolling hardtop stand
Hardtop is in excellent condition, and particularly flawless on the inside
Soft top exterior isexcellent and plastic window is clear and unmarked
Euro-spec headlights, otherwise totally original
Paint on quarter panels, hardtop, and doors is good
No undersiderust (WA state only car - no salt used on our roads)
Runs very well - I have used as adaily driver for last 2 months withabsolutely no issues
I have spent over $3,500 in the last 7 months - here's the details:
New fuel injectors and seals
new valve cover gaskets
Various new breather hoses for vacuum system
Radiator flush and clean
New thermostat
New fuel filter, fuel accumulator, fuel pump check valve
new water temp sender
various newbolts for convertible frame
brake fluid flushed and replaced
Differential fluid service
all new drive and secondary belts
new bulbs all round
new hardtop seals, and new drivers A-pillar seal (passenger A-pillar seal included)

Not-so good:

cruise control does not work
central locking does not work
right turn flasher flashes fast (but works fine)
Paint on hood is faded and has some "whirls" - may polish out
A few (less than 5) bubbles and pain blemishes here and there
Scratches behind soft top cover lid - see pictures
Trunk lid has been replaced at some point and does not 100% match - ok from 10+ feet
Inside of soft-top is showing it's age. Works fine and is waterproof but just looks a little "tatty"

Overall this is a great car - has always been 100% reliable for me. With the excellent interior andchrome work, reliable and strong engine it has really good "bones". I had planned a respray, which would make the car at least a 9/10, butleaving the country has messed up that plan. My loss is your gain...feel free to shoot any questions over.
NO RESERVE!!

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