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1979 Mercedes-Benz (W116) 450 SEL 6.9 - LHD

United Kingdom • 14 Oct 2025

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This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is a left-hand-drive model originally delivered to Kuwait, boasting a 6.9-liter V8 engine and hydropneumatic suspension. The car has some cosmetic issues, including crazing on the paint and wear on the driver's door, and was repainted/re-trimmed 5 years ago; service history shows recent work on the suspension, radiator and other components.

Condition

6

The car has crazing on the rear left pillar, roof, and bonnet, as well as slight wear on the driver’s door pull. It's believed to have been repainted and retrimmed approximately five years ago. These are all signs of moderate wear that would require some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

68,042 miles

Reg Number:

OBZ 690

RHD/LHD:

LHD

KEY FACTS This W116-era Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is a classic flagship luxury saloon, finished in a tasteful colour combination.

It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.9-litre ‘M100’ V8, delivering 282bhp to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

This left-hand-drive 450 SEL 6.9 was originally delivered to Kuwait.

It was first registered with the DVLA in August 1985.

The odometer displays 109,504 kilometres, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 450 SEL 6.9 was released as the ultimate version of the S-Class range and featured long-wheelbase bodywork, the M100 V8 from the flagship 600 saloon, and Citroën-licensed hydropneumatic suspension.

The engine was hand-built, and each completed unit was reportedly bench-tested for 265 minutes, of which 40 minutes were under full load.

This example is finished in black over a tan leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by wooden inlays.

It rides on a set of 14-inch ‘bottle top’ wheels, fitted with Bl...