This 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was purchased by the current owner in October 1977 in Pasadena, California, where it has since remained and accumulated 70k miles. The car is finished in Astral Silver Metallic over red leather and is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a removable hardtop, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, central locking, and air conditioning. This R107 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with the owner’s manual, initial sales documentation, service records, a tool set, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and was refinished in 2009 after various exterior components were replaced. It features a color-matched removable hardtop, fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The soft top rear window shows signs of wear, there are signs of corrosion in the soft top tray, and the seller notes that the wear and shrinking of the soft top fabric have rendered it too taut to attach to the latches.
The 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with Ohtsu Negotiator NS70 tires. The car was factory equipped with power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin features two bucket seats upholstered in red leather along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Interior amenities include a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, central locking, and air conditioning.
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 70k miles.
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 car most recently passed a California emissions inspection in February 2024.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. There are signs of corrosion on the muffler.