1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster
- Engine Size
- 4.5 Liter V8
- Transmission Type
- 3 Speed Automatic
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Miles
- 37,502
- Vin
- 10704412041182
- Stock
- MB4318
1977 Mercedes Benz 450SL
• VIN 10704412041182
• Family-owned Southern California car
• All original paint and interior
Originally delivered by Walters Mercedes Benz in Riverside, California. Finished in a unique exterior color of Silver Green (861H) over Beige upholstery. Options from the factory include 518- US Becker Mexico Radio (AM/FM/Cassette), 531- Automatic Antenna, 585- Air Conditioning, Power Windows, 592- Heat-insulating glass, 467- Central Locking System, 494- USA Version, 636- Elimination of warning triangle and Cruise Control.
The paintwork is all original with imperfection and has been well preserved with a color-matched removable hardtop (The hardtop is included with the sale) with a heated rear window as well as a black convertible soft top. Additional features include Hella European headlight upgrade, front fog lights, a Hirschman power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The Beige upholstery is all original including the seats, dashboard, door panels, carpets, steering wheel, VDO instrumentation with a 160-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. Options include air conditioning that is ice cold and has been recently serviced, central locking, a Becker Mexico AM/FM stereo, and power windows. The wheels are factory 14″ Mercedes painted rims with Michelin Defender 205 70 R14 tires. The undercarriage is all original as well and is solid and rust-free.
According to the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Booklet, this 450SL was sold to the first owner by Walter's Mercedes-Benz in Riverside, California. The current owner has stated that this vehicle was first owned by his mother-in-law. Nita owned a condo in Palm Springs where she became well acquainted with her neighbor, Walter, of Walter's Mercedes in Riverside, California. The 450SL was special ordered in Silver Green and was offered to Nita due to her fascination with open-air, two-seat Roadsters. The 450SL was purchased new from Walter's Mercedes and then relocated to her home in Newport Beach where it was garaged, maintained, and sparingly driven. By the early 1990s, Nita offered the car to her daughter and son-in-law and in their possession, this 450SL received the same love, care, and attention. Vehicle registration renewal notices and registration cards document ownership as early as 1998. The service history on file reflects routine maintenance conducted by Balboa Import Repair, Maurice's Mercedes, and Johnson Motorcars.
Services and Repairs since 2016:
• 2016 - D&S Auto Air- replaced the expansion valve, the heater valve, the drier, the pressure switch, fan switch, and recharged the A/C system.
• 2017 - Johnson Motorcars (36,587 miles) - R&R steering box, retime steering assembly, and adjust the idle speed.
• 2017 - Fletcher Jones Mercedes Benz Newport Beach - Factory recall on the subframe, which was replaced along with new engine mounts.
• 2022- Johnson Motorcars (37,444 miles) - A new alternator, battery, fuel lines, and fuel filter were installed.
The 4.5-liter M117 V8 features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 180 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Complete with Mercedes Benz maintenance booklet, owner's manual, 450SL consumer information, owners' emission systems manual, owners service and warranty policy, and over 28 years of service history. An excellent opportunity to acquire a low mileage 450SL that has been well maintained by one Southern CA owner and finished in a very rare exterior color.
Engine
- Engine Type
- —
- Engine Size
- 4.5 Liter V8
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- Silver Green
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1977
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 450SL
- Miles
- 37,502
Interior
- Interior Color
- Beige
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No