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£15,324

Single-Family-Owned 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

United States • 29 Sept 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL, a single-family-owned classic, presents well with only 25k miles and a recent fuel system service. While it boasts a well-preserved interior and some newer components, potential buyers should note the reported windshield chip and factor in potential minor reconditioning.

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Condition 

7

The car shows just 25k miles and was garaged in storage for a significant period. However, there's a chip in the windshield and slight wear visible on the paint, interior, or wheels. It may need minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

11603312001166

Odometer:

25,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

4.5-Liter M117 V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Autumn Beige Bamboo Leather 14" Wheels w/Full Covers Becker Grand Prix AM/FM Stereo
This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL shows just 25k miles.

Finished in Autumn Beige over a Bamboo leather interior, it was acquired new in California by a cousin of the seller’s stepfather, and the seller’s parents acquired the car from him around 30 years ago.

The seller tells us it was then used for two trips between California and Washington, and it was garaged in storage from 2012 until 2024.

The car is powered by a 4.5-liter M117 V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and its fuel system was serviced after it was shipped to the seller.

This V116 450SEL is offered with owner’s manuals and a clean Utah title in the seller’s name.

Exterior details include fog lights, a driver’s side mirror, a power antenna, and European-specification bumpers that were phased out after the 1973 model year.

A chip in the top of the windshield is reporte...

Points of note

£470

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,506

Median Price (Since 2020)

£55,297

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