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£15,947

Euro 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9

United States • 1 Feb 2026 • Lot Lot #228527

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a Euro-spec 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9, featuring a larger 6.8-liter V8 engine. It has undergone refurbishment work, including interior updates and mechanical repairs, and shows 134k miles.

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Condition 

7

The car has been repainted and has had some interior work done, suggesting some wear and tear was present. The description mentions replaced seals, weatherstripping, and some mechanical components, indicating that the car has been maintained but also required some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

11603612005970

Odometer:

134,000 miles

Reg Number:

GR-71710

RHD/LHD:

LHD

6.8-Liter M100 V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Black Paint Black Leather Upholstery One-Piece 17″ Performa Wheels European-Market Headlights and Bumpers Sunroof Becker Radio
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 is a European-specification example powered by a 6.8-liter M100 V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in black over black leather upholstery.

Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, one-piece 17″ Performa wheels, a sunroof, European-market headlights and bumpers, a Becker radio, cruise control, and manual climate control.

Work since 2016 consisted of refurbishing the interior, overhauling the air conditioning system, and replacing ignition, cooling, steering, and suspension components.

Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this 450SEL 6.9 shows 134k miles and is now offered in Washington with service records and a clean Arizona title.

The car is finished in black and features European-market headlights and bumpers as well as a sun...

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£2,250

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£25,846

Median Price (Since 2020)

£92,255

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