1979 Mercedes Benz 450sl Convertible 38,792 Original Miles on 2040-cars
Edgewater, Florida, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.5 lites
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: SL
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Mileage: 38,792
Exterior Color: Brilliant Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan
1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SL ,2 owner car with 38,792 thousand original miles.
Current owner purchased the 450SLfor his lovely wife in Dallas Texas in August 1980 with 8000 miles . Car was driven an average of 1,150 miles a year , stored in-doors in Texas from 1980 to 1998 .The car was brought to Florida in 1998 upon the owners retirement . The 450 has always been store in-doors . Warranty issues that were addressed; 8/81 cruise control adjustment, 3/84 bell crank recall, 8/86 front axle recall, 5/85 brake pads replaced and fuel tank valve at 22,358, 9/85 transmission service at 23,151, 8/86 A/C leak under dash addressed, 6/88 Repair A/C-heater switch not cycling, 4/90 592replace fuel pump and check valve, 6/91 replace fuel expansion tank and fan belts at 28,592 miles,4/94 replace fuel expansion tank, 5/95 replaced spark plug wires at 29,898, 11/95 replaced fuel tank, fuel filter, r & r sending unit (all full of rust) coolant at 30,006 miles, 7/96 replace fuel accumulator, adjust fuel pressure, 12/97 replaced rear brake pads, A/C servo & amplifier ,water-pump at 31,554 miles , 4/98 replaced low level gas tank light , fuel line from suction damper to fuel pump, 6/98 replaced tie rod ends, idler arm &drag link at 32,269 miles, 5/00 replaced A/C compressor, dryer, switches & pulley (Silver Star) at 34,048 miles, Oil has been changed every 1200 miles or 12 months since 1998 to present to ensure no condensation/moisture. Current owner is retired and has lost his wife to cancer a short time ago and now has asked me to sell their Dream car him. This 450SL is one of the nicest I have ever seen. Runs and drives LIKE NEW ,both tops come with the car along with the stand for the hardtop. Air works beautifully . transmission shifts prefect. This is a great Car.
This 450 SL does not come with a warranty due to it being a private seller. Being sold in as is condition(which happens to be like new) Purchaser is responsible shipping.
If you have any question please feel free to call me at 386-689-8504 Thank you and best regards
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