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£32,413

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9

United States • 14 May 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9, sold for $42,000, features a 6.8-liter V8 engine, three-speed automatic transmission, and is finished in Astral Silver Metallic with blue leather upholstery. Noted issues include a non-functional fuel gauge and odometer, with unknown total mileage.

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Condition 

6

The car has moderate wear, with the fuel gauge and odometer being non-functional. The seller estimates the car has only traveled 100 miles in the last decade. There are cosmetic issues, but the car appears to be in overall good condition for its age, requiring some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

11603612005388

Odometer:

62,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

6.8-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Astral Silver Metallic Paint Blue Leather Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels European-Market Headlights Sunroof Becker Stereo Cruise Control Automatic Climate Control
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 remained under the care of its previous owner for over three decades until its recent acquisition by the selling dealer, reportedly following over 10 years in storage.

The car is powered by a 6.8-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Astral Silver Metallic over blue leather upholstery.

Features include a limited-slip differential, a sunroof, European-market headlights, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a Becker stereo, cruise control, and automatic climate control.

This V116 450SEL 6.9 is offered at no reserve with the owner’s manual, a tool roll, and an Ohio title.

The car is finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and is equipped with a sunroof, fog lights, dual side mirrors, a p...

Points of note

£2,250

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£25,846

Median Price (Since 2020)

£92,255

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