1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
When the SL R107 replaced the SL W113 in 1972, many fans derided the new addition cruiser car boulevard that light sports, as the nickname SL suggests Mercedes sought to bring some of the magic of the sport in 1977 the introduction of aluminum all 5 0 liter V8 in the hardtop variant SLC Called the 450SLC 5 0, this model was different from that of SLC standard models in that the hood and the doors were made of aluminum, as well as trunklid, which came with a black spoiler They were very limited production cars like 1636 450SLC 5 0 were produced, as well as 500SLCs 1133 manufactured in 1980 and 1981 These luxury cars were even campaigned on Circuit world Rally, winning the Rally Ivory Coast in 1979 and 1980 This example for sale in California was a construction start, and was imported to the United States early in his life.
Special production cars, limited are always exciting, more when they are fast and have racing pedigrees or rally This 450SLC Mercedes-Benz 1979 5 0 has all this and more a total production of this model is 1470, according to many sources, and history of the World Championship Rally of 450SLC 5 0 is well documented 300 This car, chassis number 107 026-12-000300 has the power of European specification, integrated bumpers, headlights etc. Covered with no rust problems associated worldwide, due to the import earlier in California.
The car is equipped 450SLC 5 0 specific front air dam and rear spoiler trunk These aerodynamic aids were first used on that car, and later deferred to 1980 cars 500SL 500SLC and later also beautiful models original alloy wheels Mercedes-Benz remain in excellent condition, with tires that have the important rEMAINING tread brake and maintenance of the chassis are up to date, giving this car a rewarding driving experience is easily as fast SL SLC everything we owned, among hundreds it ranks undoubtedly in the top several cars tested for a service ordered speed, agility, and overall driving feel.
The car was imported to California in the first year or, as evidenced this is the nomenclature of the license plate this series of plates dates to about 1980. The condition of the car has very important strengths, including a frame without rust and bodywork, as well as really beautiful original painting inside velvet Euro is 99 perfect condition, with only a thread or two showing the wear point absolutely the highest in the car seat bolster the driver's side contacted whenever we slide into the car.
Overall, the interior shows long-term prudent use with an array of perfect edge over wood excellent, fully functioning gauges etc. The center of the back seat was a little fraying of the strap see pictures but almost all the all important engine to date services tuneup, fluid maintenance, etc. The odometer reading of 83,000 miles meter is accurate, and it feels right voltage of the alternator, fuel pressure and other parameters are all tested good the car is ready to take advantage, now the previous support long-term, low miles, and our management of the car experts will provide the next owner of a wonderful driving experience with a very limited production high performance car.
While these are rare cars, they aren t the highest profile Mercedes-Benz with collectors, if the values have remained reasonable enough to the point where ordinary fans can afford This is a good thing and a bad thing, because more people can enjoy the genius of this car, but they can fall prey to less careful owners saw some SLC 5 0s also sell low as 6000 to 8000 in recent times, so if I had to secure a value on this vehicle, it would likely fall between 11 000 to 15 000 from the high side.
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