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£14,880
Ex–Doris Day 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
United States • 11 Jan 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL, reportedly once owned by Doris Day, features Topaz Brown paint, tan leather interior, and a 4.5-liter V8 engine. While it shows 71k miles and benefits from recent servicing, it also requires attention to its vacuum pump, climate control, and seat cushioning.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear. The trunk lid and right-rear door and quarter panel were repaired and repainted, the vacuum pump needs to be repaired, the automatic climate control needs to be serviced, and the seat cushioning needs to be replaced. There is also seat-upholstery wear.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11603312043989
Odometer:
71,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
4.5-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Topaz Brown Paint Tan Leather Upholstery 14" Wheels w/Polished & Painted Covers Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Becker Mexico Cassette Stereo Power Windows Prior Ownership Documents
This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL is said to have been purchased new by actor and singer Doris Day and kept in California until she sold it in 2008.
Finished in Topaz Brown over tan leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes 14″ steel wheels with polished and painted covers as well as a sunroof, a Becker cassette stereo, power windows, and cruise control.
The seller purchased the car in 2024 and reports subsequent work that consisted of changing the oil, rebuilding the steering box, and overhauling the fueling system.
Showing 71k miles, this 450SEL is offered at no reserve with owner’s manuals, historic ownership documents, and a South Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The car was ...
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£470
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,506
Median Price (Since 2020)
£55,297
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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