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£13,933

1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

United States • 10 Sept 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL, a US-market model, presents in Astral Silver Metallic with a black interior and shows 64k miles, potentially remaining with its original owner until 2020. The car comes with a desirable hardtop and has received recent mechanical attention, though cosmetic imperfections are noted.

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Condition 

7

The car has some visible scratches and blemishes around the body, and the description mentions that some reconditioning may be required, aligning with a 'Very Good' rating. However, recent maintenance on components like the water pump, alternator, and seals indicates good mechanical upkeep.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

10704412044475

Odometer:

64,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

4.5-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Astral Silver Metallic Paint Black MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Fog Lights Removable Hardtop Black Soft Top Becker AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Alpine Speakers Air Conditioning
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is said to have remained registered with the original owner until 2020 and now shows 64k miles.

The car is finished in Astral Silver Metallic over black MB-Tex and is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.

Features include a black soft top, a removable hardtop, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, Alpine speakers, electric windows, and air conditioning.

This R107 is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with the owner’s manual, service records, and a clean Idaho title.

The car is finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a black (740) convertible soft top.

Additional exterior equipment includes fog ...

Points of note

£876

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,206

Median Price (Since 2020)

£96,190

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