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£7,759
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Project
United States • 30 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 is a project car being sold at no reserve. While it runs and has some appealing features like Bamboo leather and Bundt wheels, it also needs cosmetic work, including addressing paint issues and interior wear.
Condition
5
The car is described as a 'running project' with 115k miles. It has cracked paint on the hood, a missing hood ornament, and torn seat upholstery. While it has some positives like Kumho tires manufactured in 2021, overall, it shows noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear, which fits the 'Above Average' category.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11603612005111
Odometer:
115,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
6.8-Liter M100 V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Black Paint Bamboo Leather Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Sunroof Automatic Climate Control Power Windows Pioneer Cassette Stereo
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 is a running project that was acquired by the selling dealer in 2021 and now shows 115k miles.
Finished in black over Bamboo leather, the car is powered by a 6.8-liter V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential.
Equipment includes a sunroof, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power windows, and a Pioneer cassette stereo.
This V116 450SEL 6.9 is offered by the selling dealer at no reserve in Missouri with a personal data plate, manufacturer’s literature, service records, spare parts, and a clean Texas title.
The car is finished in Black (040) and features a sunroof, a power antenna, quad headlights, fog lights, dual side mirrors, and bright trim.
The paint on the hood is cracked, an...
Points of note
£2,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,846
Median Price (Since 2020)
£92,255
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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