This 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is finished in white with a black convertible soft top, and it is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a white removable hardtop, 14″ Bundt wheels, fog lights, black upholstery, air conditioning, central locking, power windows, a power antenna, and a Becker Mexico stereo. The car was acquired by the current owner approximately two decades ago, and service in August 2021 included replacing the steering gearbox and the shifter bushings. This R107 shows 64k miles and is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve in New York with an owner’s manual, tools, and a clean Minnesota title.
The body was repainted approximately 20 years ago, reportedly in the original Classic White (737). Features include a replacement convertible soft top, front fog lights, a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. A removable hardtop is included in the sale and has discolorations that are shown up close in the gallery below.
Silver 14″ Bundt wheels are wrapped in 205/70 Continental 4-Season Contact tires. The car was equipped from the factory with power steering, and the steering gearbox was replaced with a rebuilt unit in August 2021.
The bucket seats are trimmed in black upholstery, and the cabin features matching door panels and a dashboard with woodgrain trim. Amenities include air conditioning, central locking, power windows, and a Becker Mexico stereo.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with an inset clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 64k miles.
The 4.5-liter M117 V8 features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 180 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The shifter bushings were replaced in August 2021.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following information:
- 467 – Central locking and English-lettering on instrument dials
- 491 – Version for US market
- 513 – Becker Europa radio
- 531 – Power antenna
- 587 – Front folding armrest
- 592 – Insulated glass with heated rear window
- 639 – Elimination of first-aid kit and warning triangle
- 737 – Classic White paint
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