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£5,166
Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 5.0
United States • 9 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 5.0 is a European-market model imported to the US in the 1980s, finished in red over black. While it has some desirable features like a sunroof and Bundt wheels, it also has several cosmetic and mechanical issues that need attention.
Condition
5
The car has several noted flaws including a crack in the rear window, paint imperfections, scratches in the aluminum trim, rust in the front-left wheel well, cracked dash, loose driver's door pull, sticky rear-right window, rust in the trunk, and wear on the seat upholstery, headliner, and sun visors. While it runs and has had some recent maintenance, the cosmetic and some mechanical issues indicate it's in above-average condition, needing moderate reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
10702612000096
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Odometer:
58,000 miles
GN23XG
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 5.0-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Red Paint Black Leather Upholstery 14" Bundt Wheels Sunroof Fog Lights Cassette Stereo Rear Seats Power Windows
This European-market 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 5.0 is said to have been imported to the US in the 1980s.
It is finished in red over black upholstery and is powered by a 5.0-liter M117 V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes a sunroof, fog lights, and 14″ Bundt wheels along with a cassette stereo, rear seats, and power windows.
This 450SLC was acquired by the seller in 2021 and is now offered at no reserve with an owner’s manual, service records, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.
The SLC features a wheelbase approximately 14″ longer than the convertible SL, affording room for rear seats.
This example left the factory finished in Astral Silver and was repainted in red at an unknown time.
Exterior features include a sunroof, fog lights, dual side mirrors, chrome bumpers, and pol...
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£555
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,438
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,062
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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