This 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is finished in red over Palomino leather and is powered by a 4.5-liter M117 V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include a body-color removable hardtop, 14″ Gullideckel wheels, air conditioning, electric windows, and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo. Acquired by the current owner in 2013, this R107 now shows 78k miles and is offered in California by the seller on behalf of the owner with manufacturer’s literature, service records from current ownership, and a clean Nebraska title.
The car is finished in red with tan pinstriping and features a body-color removable hardtop. Additional exterior details include fog lights, dual side mirrors, a power antenna, gold badging, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The seller notes evidence of paintwork and there is a paint chip on the hood and a scratch on the front bumper. The convertible top and frame were removed.
The 14″ Gullideckel wheels are mounted with 205/70 Hankook Kinergy ST tires. The car was factory equipped with power steering and power-assisted disc brakes at all four corners. The wheels show scratches.
The two bucket seats were reupholstered in Palomino leather and the interior features air conditioning, electric windows, and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo. Wear is noted on the driver area carpeting.
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 78k miles, approximately 5k of which were added under current ownership.
The 4.5-liter M117 V8 features Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 190 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque. The fuel pump was replaced in 2017 and the water pump and battery were changed in 2022.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.