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Est: £17,140 - £25,710

1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

Belgium • 15 Sept 2026 • Lot 187

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This classic white 1980s Mercedes-Benz 500SL is offered without reserve, featuring a black leather interior and desirable automatic climate control. It has been on static display for years and will require mechanical servicing before being roadworthy.

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Condition 

3

Static display for years, requires servicing

/ 10

Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

169,795 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The Willy Michiels Collection event, 8 - 15 September 2026.

Offered Without Reserve | €20,000 - €30,000 EUR Delivered new to the United StatesFinished by the factory in Classic White paint, which the car still wears with a black leather interiorOptional extras included automatic antenna, automatic climate control with electric windows, central locking, and heat-insulating glassOdometer reads 169,795 miles at the time of cataloguing Please note this car is offered without registration papers, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction.

Please note, most of the vehicles in The Willy Michiels Collection have been retained on static display for many years.

As such, some cars and motorcycles will require mechanical servicing to be made roadworthy.

As part of this estate sale, the vehicles are offered in their condition as found, and wherever possible RM Sotheby's encourages prospect...

Points of note

£876

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,162

Median Price (Since 2020)

£96,190

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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