This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in metallic red over black leather. The car features both a color-keyed removable hardtop and a black convertible soft top and is further equipped with 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, power windows, and a cabin heater. The seller’s father acquired the car out of Arizona in 2021, and the flasher relay, tires, and sway bar end links were subsequently replaced. Acquired by the seller in 2024, this R107 shows 197k miles and is now offered at no reserve with a tool kit, partial service records, various spare parts, and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in metallic red and features both a color-keyed removable hardtop and a black convertible soft top. Exterior details include fog lights, bright mirror caps, and chrome-accented bumpers with black rubber over riders. Chipped paint is visible below the driver’s door handle and the seller notes the power antenna requires replacement.
Silver-finished 14″ Bundt alloy wheels were mounted with 205/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires in August 2021, and the sway bar end links were replaced at that time. The car was factory-equipped with power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin houses a pair of bucket seats upholstered in black leather as well as a color-coordinated dashboard and door panels. Amenities include power windows and a heater. An aftermarket cassette stereo has been installed, however it is inoperative. The air conditioning system does not work. The upholstery and interior surfaces are worn, and their condition is shown up close in the gallery.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 197k miles, approximately 300 miles were added by the seller. The hazard switch and flasher relay were replaced in August 2021.
The 4.5-liter 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 March 2021 and an oil change was most recently carried out in August of that same year.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The rear portion of the exhaust system has been replaced.