1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

Vehicle Overview

Original-Owner 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was purchased new by the current owner at European Motors in San Fransisco, California, and it now shows 113k miles. The car is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Silver Green Metallic over beige MB-Tex upholstery. Equipment includes a black soft top, a removable hardtop, 14? Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, air conditioning, and automatic climate control. This R107 is offered on dealer consignment with a stamped service booklet, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean California title.

The car is finished in Silver Green Metallic (861H) and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a black convertible soft top. Additional exterior equipment includes fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. Close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below.

Silver-finished 14? Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with 205/70 Michelin Defender tires. The car was factory-equipped with power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.

The two bucket seats are upholstered in beige MB-Tex, and interior equipment includes a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, 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 113k 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 alternator was replaced in preparation for the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery.

A stamped service booklet, manufacturer’s literature, and the factory data plate will accompany the car.