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GARAGE FIND- 15,833 Miles w/ recent mechanical refresh

  • Make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Model: SL-Class
  • SubModel: R107
  • Type: Roadster Convertible
  • Trim: GARAGE FIND 15k-Mile Roadster
  • Year: 1977
  • Mileage: 15833
  • VIN: 10704412037513
  • Color: Midnight Blue
  • Engine size: 4.5-liter V8
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Cognac
  • Drive side: Left Hand
  • Options: Convertible, Leather Seats
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Description

This 450SL convertible roadster was purchased in 1977 by a well known restaurant owner.The vehicle was acquired from the owners estate.The vehicle was a secondary vehicle to the family and spent MANY years in their garage storage.
The vehicle has undergone a large mechanical/cleaning refurbishment in preparation to this sale;Receipts for all the items completed and listed below;
  • Proffesional fuel tank refurbishment by Arizona Performance Radiator
  • NEW Fuel drisbutor installed 6/26/19
  • Changed engine oil/ new filters
  • Timing Chain has been checked.
  • Flushed coolant,brake fluid,power steering fluid
  • 8 New Bosch fuel injectors
  • 8 New Bosch spark plugs/wires
  • New driveshaft center support bearing
  • New Fuel Pump/ lines replacement
  • Several check valves, and vaccum lines
  • New transmission shifter bushings
  • AC charge, leak test
  • Radiator Flush
  • New Champion Battery
  • 5 New Michelin- Unionroyal Tigerpaw tires- less than 50 miles on the road!
Please note; the vehicles paint is not perfect, there are scratches and swirl hazing found through out from dust and dirt from being in storage for such a long period.The vehicles soft top is in excellent shapeRust can be found on the edge of convertible lid and other areas from the soft top being occasioanlly hosed off; to get the dust off on occasion.All body panels, floor panels, wheel wells ares are solid.
The all original Cognac leather interior is seasone and quite nice.The cognac leather seats are in fine seasoned condition.The headrests are tired having loose horse hair. Cracks are present on the dash, that could be repaired if so desired.
The car currently runs very strong after having its fuel system and fuel injection overhauled!Has cold AC, and would benefit greatly from being driven more.The vehicle will need to be tuned up once more miles are driven, I'm sure.There are still several things that could be improved upon as one should expect for a vehicle of this age.
Please note all bids are final, no refunds, no returns.All deposits are non refundable.This car has no warranty and is seen as purchased "as is" condition.The vehicle will come with many recent receipts of work completedThe vehicle has a clean class A (actual) title in my nameAll unpaid bids WILL BE REPORTED.If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask, Thanks!