1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC For consignment, a 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC with a title verified 123,435 actual miles. In 21 miles, the new owner will have a pretty cool odometer photo to take! Meanwhile, this car will come with a slew of service receipts showing attentive upkeep, including belts, tappets, and the ever important timing chains. Exterior Red definitely is an attention getter and this car is finished in Signal Red, resprayed approximately 30 years ago per our consignor and its a fine color for this model, especially when coupled with 16-inch wheels. Were told the paint has been ceramic coated following a color sanding and buffing and the car wears a front valance from a 560SL model and the desirable European headlights. Lights present also include fog lamps and marker lights on the bumper and the distinct Mercedes grooved marker lights that flank the headlights. These ribs found on Mercedes, (and copied by other cars), are intended to capture snow and dirt on the raised part, leaving the inside grove clear of debris, thus visible. Polished cowl vents meld with other brightwork on the car including the door handles, window trim, mirrors and rocker panel trim and the inside louvers on the quarter windows are stunning and are countered in angle by a subtle spoiler on the decklid. The paint is very nice and we did not find any glaring imperfections. Interior Quality materials are immediately evident with a swing of the door that exposed tan leather door panels with a sleek door opener and a matching plastic map pocket. In front, low back bucket seats are robust and in excellent condition and the back bench, with its deeper ribs, embedded armrest, and matching sidewalls are stunning. The black steering wheel has a soft, textured rim for extra grip and fronts a classically simple and efficient gauge cluster, also in black, framed in the light brown tone that permeates the interior. Black reappears on the center console where a Pioneer AM/FM/CD radio with AUX and USB is found over the elementary vent controls, one for each side of the car. Black dominates the center console where a stout shifter front a series of hardy toggle switches all at the beck and call of the driver, over plush tan carpeting in good condition while a perforated headliner also presents nicely. The trunk is lined with gray cloth padding and we find it in fine condition with some minor staining that indicates its use. Drivetrain Cleaner than most 50 year old cars, the engine bay contains the Benzs venerable 4.5 liter single overhead cam V8 rated at 180 horsepower and fueled by a Bosch D-Jetronic EFI system and backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels with 3.07 gears. Power disc brakes are found both in front and in the back. Undercarriage Driver quality but overall clean with the typical surface rust and some residual oil on the pan and rear differential. Dual exhaust travels in tandem through a cat, then a stock style muffler before putting out short twin tailpipes. Independent suspension on front and back carry coil springs, and our consignor states that some suspension components are newer. Drive-Ability This beautiful 4.5 fired right up and on the test track it is a thriller. Great acceleration, good handling and looking smooth all this German sport luxury. Braking is solid and all functions worked as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. Weve seen our share of SLs at Classic Auto Mall and this one is just a little bit different from the average American spec models. It has a noticeable presence, is well sorted and an instant attention getter, so be prepared to answer some questions, especially from fellow Benz enthusiasts. This one will stop you in your tracks and fellow stoplight patrons will have their eyes on red long after the light turns green. Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!