1979 Mercedes-Benz R107 SL

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is finished in Gray Blue Metallic over blue MB-Tex and is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a blue soft top, a removable hardtop, 16″ Centra-style wheels, an AMG-style body kit, fog lights, a Nardi steering wheel, a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, central locking, and automatic climate control. The seller purchased the car in 2021 and has since added approximately 10k of the 16k miles shown. This R107 is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, a hardtop stand, a set of sheepskin seat covers, a first aid kit, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name. The car is finished in Gray Blue Metallic (906) and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a blue convertible soft top. AMG-style lower bodywork was installed under previous ownership, and additional exterior details include European-specification headlights, fog lights,  a power antenna, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The seller reports that a 450SL trunk badge was installed in preparation for the sale. The exterior listing photos were taken in May 2021. The 16″ inch Centra wheels are mounted with older 245/45 Dunlop tires. The car was factory equipped with power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. A brake fluid flush was reportedly completed in 2021, and the seller reports that the tires need to be replaced. The cabin features two bucket seats upholstered in blue MB-Tex along with a matching rear seat, center console, and door panels. Interior amenities include a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo, Zebrano wood trim, electric windows, central locking, automatic climate control, and Mercedes-logo floor mats. A wood-rimmed Nardi 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 16k miles, approximately 10k of which were added under current ownership. The seller reports that the instrument cluster needles were repainted following their acquisition of the car. The 4.5-liter V8 features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 180 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. An oil change was performed in February 2023. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. Manufacturer’s literature, a repair manual, a first aid kit, sheepskin seat covers, hardtop removal tools, a tool roll, and a hardtop stand are included in the sale. Filed under: r107, sl