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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
United States • 28 Aug 2026
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This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL presents in black with a red MB-Tex interior and a desirable combination of a removable hardtop and soft top. It features a replacement 4.5L V8 engine installed in 2019, with recent maintenance on key components and approximately 6k miles added by the current owner since 2018.
While mechanically sound with recent updates and 87k miles shown, the interior's wood trim shows cracking, suggesting minor cosmetic attention is needed. The car is otherwise well-equipped with Bundt wheels, fog lights, and an upgraded Alpine stereo.
Condition
6
The car has a replacement V8 engine installed in 2019, and several maintenance items like motor mounts, water pump, power steering pump, and shifter bushing have been replaced between 2018 and 2025. The exterior appears to be in good condition with black paint and a matching hardtop, along with Bundt alloy wheels. However, the interior wood trim has cracks, indicating some wear and the need for minor reconditioning. The odometer shows 87k miles. Overall, it's a solid car with some recent mechanical attention but minor cosmetic flaws.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
10704412046148
Odometer:
87,000 miles
Reg Number:
DEEEJ
RHD/LHD:
LHD
4.5-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Black Paint Body-Color Removable Hardtop Black Soft Top Red MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Chrome Bundt Alloy Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Fog Lights Power-Retractable Antenna Automatic Climate Control Alpine Stereow/Bluetooth
This black 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a red MB-Tex interior and is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes a black soft top, a removable hardtop, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, an Alpine stereo, electric windows, central locking, and automatic climate control.
Purchased by the seller in 2018, this R107 is offered with manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Black (040) and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a black convertible soft top.
Additional exterior equipment includes fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim.
The 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with Do...
Points of note
£876
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,162
Median Price (Since 2020)
£96,190
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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