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£27,518
Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
United States • 9 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is a German-delivery example featuring a desirable Citrus Green Metallic paint and a Parchment and Mushroom interior. It comes equipped with European-market lighting and bumpers, a Nakamichi stereo, and an ADS amplifier, offering a blend of classic style and features.
Condition
7
The car has been repainted in its original color. It retains European-market lighting and bumpers. The odometer shows 72k miles on a replacement speedometer. Mechanical components were replaced in December 2013, and the tires were installed in March 2025. Overall, the car is in very good condition with some minor wear.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
1074412049426
Odometer:
72,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
on Replacement Speedometer 4.5-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Citrus Green Metallic Paint Parchment and Mushroom Vinyl & Houndstooth Cloth Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Black Canvas Top Nakamichi CD Radio & ADS Amplifier Central Locking Power Windows Automatic Climate Control w/ R12-Based A/C Euro Lighting & Bumpers
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is a German-delivery example that was specified in Citrus Green Metallic without rear badging.
Its Parchment and Mushroom interior features houndstooth cloth accents, and power is from a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Additional equipment includes a black canvas top, a removable hardtop, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, European-market lighting and bumpers, fog lights, a Nakamichi stereo, an ADS amplifier, electric windows, central locking, and automatic climate control.
The car reportedly spent time in the care of German-American chef and television host Walter Staib, and it was imported into the US ...
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£876
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£11,206
Median Price (Since 2020)
£96,190
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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