This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL shows 48k miles and reportedly remained under the care of the original owning family until the seller’s acquisition. The car is finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic over Red MB-Tex and is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include a black soft top, fog lights, a power antenna, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a Becker Mexico AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, central locking, cruise control, and automatic climate control. This R107 is now offered with the owner’s manual, and a Florida title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic (172) and features a black soft top. Additional exterior equipment includes fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim.
The 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with Toyo tires showing 2005 date codes. The car was factory equipped with power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The finish on the wheels is corroded.
The two bucket seats are upholstered in Red MB-Tex, and interior amenities include a Becker Mexico AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, central locking, cruise control, and automatic climate control.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 48k miles, approximately 1500 of which were added under current ownership.
The 4.5-liter V8 features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 180 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. The seller states the fluids have been changed in July 2026.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.
The chassis plate carries the following information:
- 107044 – 450SL model
- 12 – Left-hand drive, automatic transmission
- 172 – Anthracite Gray Metallic paint
- 467 – Central locking, instruments with English lettering
- 494 – California version
- 518 – Becker Mexico cassette radio
- 531 – Automatic antenna
- 587 – Automatic climate control & electric window lifters
- 592 – Heat-insulating glass
- 639 – Elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle
The Florida title lists an “Exempt” odometer notation.