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£9,310

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

United States • 18 Jan 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL, finished in Gray Blue Metallic with a Creme Beige interior, shows 73k miles and has been recently serviced with several new components. Noteworthy issues include a deformation around the driver’s jack point and the need for a right-front door lock adjustment, but the car boasts a rebuilt warm-up regulator, replaced camshaft, and new tires.

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Condition 

6

The car shows moderate wear with a repainted exterior, indicating some cosmetic attention was needed in the past. There's a deformation near the driver’s jack point and a need to adjust the right-front door lock, suggesting some mechanical and body issues. While many components have been replaced or repaired recently, the overall wear and need for some adjustments place it in the 'Good' condition category.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

11603312095732

Odometer:

73,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

4.5-Liter M117 V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Gray Blue Metallic Paint Creme Beige Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Power Sunroof Automatic Climate Control Cruise Control JVC Stereo w/Bluetooth
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL is finished in Gray Blue Metallic over a Creme Beige interior, and it shows 73k miles.

Powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic, it has 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a power sunroof, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a JVC stereo.

The vehicle was previously sold , and it was acquired by the seller later that year.

Work since 2023 has involved wiring repairs, installing Hankook tires, and replacing various components.

This W116 450SEL is offered no reserve with two keys and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Finished at the factory in Gray Blue Metallic (906), the car was repainted during previous ownership, and it has fog lights, dual mirrors, a power antenna, and a metal sunroof.

The seller states that previo...

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£470

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,506

Median Price (Since 2020)

£55,297

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