1980 Mercedes-Benz R107 SL

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is finished in Astral Silver Metallic over blue leather upholstery, and its odometer shows 6k miles. Powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, the car was fitted with European-style headlights and bumpers under prior ownership. Additional equipment includes a blue soft top, a removable body-color hardtop, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, fog lights, a Becker cassette stereo, electric windows, and automatic climate control. Recently acquired by the selling dealer, this R107 is now offered at no reserve in California with owner’s manuals, spare parts, and a clean Montana title. The car is finished in Astral Silver Metallic with blue pinstriping and is fitted with a color-matched removable hardtop and a blue convertible soft top. Additional exterior details include European-style headlights and bumpers as well as fog lights and a power antenna. The removed headlights and bumpers are included in the sale. Silver-finished 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with 205/70 Michelin tires. The car was factory-equipped with power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The bucket seats are upholstered in blue leather, and the center console and door panels are trimmed to match. Interior amenities include a Becker Mexico AM/FM/cassette stereo, electric windows, woodgrain trim, and automatic climate control. The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation consisting of an 85-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 6k miles. The 4.5-liter V8 features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 160 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The chassis tag decodes as follows: 107044 – 450SL 12 – Left-hand drive, automatic transmission 735 – Astral Silver paint 518 – Becker Mexico radio 531 – Power antenna 587 – Automatic climate control and power front windows 592 – Heat-insulating glass 639 – Elimination of first-aid kit and warning triangle 416 – Hardtop mounted 440 – Tempomat cruise control 467 – Central locking and English-language gauges 491 – U.S. version Manufacturer’s literature will accompany the car. Filed under: r107, sl