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£14,625 (Est: £14,000 - £18,000)

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Over £12,000 spent in recent maintenance

United Kingdom • 10 May 2026 • Lot 44

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC has had over £12,000 spent on recent mechanical and cosmetic maintenance, including a reconditioned leather interior and new parts. It comes with a large history file and a long MOT, making it a presentable classic grand tourer.

Condition

7

The car has had over £12,000 spent in recent maintenance, a reconditioned interior, and a full service in December 2025. However, there is no mention of a recent respray or bodywork being done, so it will have some slight wear visible in the paint.

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Automatic

Transmission:

10702422004525

Chassis No:

Odometer:

100,000 miles

CDE 265M

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Sharing the same basic (R107) platform architecture as its convertible sibling, the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Fixed Head coupe was introduced in 1972.

A full four-seater, the model's stretched wheelbase was disguised by various ingenious styling cues such as the louvered sail panels that adorned its rear three-quarter windows.

Equipped with all round coil-sprung independent suspension, power steering and four wheel disc brakes, it proved a comfortable and refined grand tourer.

Predominantly allied to automatic transmission, its 4520cc SOHC V8 engine developed a quoted 217bhp and 265lbft of torque.

Reputedly capable of over 130mph in standard tune, Mercedes' flagship coupe enjoyed a highly successful second career as a rally car including two Bandama wins and a second place on the East African Safari.

Believed to have been a demonstration example originally manufactured in 1973, before being first road registered in 1979, this SLC was purchased by the vendor in 2023.

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