1978 Vintage Classic Mercedes Benz 450slc - One Owner Fixed Top Coupe on 2040-cars

For Sale is a beautiful specimen of the craftsmanship of Mercedes Benz.  1978 Mercedes Benz 450SLC purchased from the original owner who bought the car in a New Jersey Showroom 35 years ago and has pampered the car ever since.  The car has been dealer maintained since new, drives like a rocket ship with acceleration you wouldn't believe and the overall ride is so smooth you feel like you are floating along.  This ride is extremely tight, controlled and better than today's standards.  The 450SLC has the original and working Becker-Mexico Stereo Cassette with factory speakers all around, a Manual control switch that actually works the Antenna, sunroof with visor shield on roof, rear defrost, the newer and improved climate control system for this model, all the original carpets in excellent condition along with the headliner that does not have one blemish.  This car even has the original first aid kit in the back where it belongs.  All door skins and interior are original and in excellent condition.  Sitting in this car is like sitting in a time machine. 

I just spent $450 on replacing the fuel pump.  All the brakes are new all around.  New tires.  Original Sekurt glass with perfect seals.  Trunk has full size spare and carpet is in beautiful condition with NO moisture as car was always garaged.  Engine runs with a newer Bosch battery and is extremely powerful and has tremendous "get up and go" acceleration.  Transmission is smooth like silk.  Sometimes you can't even hear or feel the transition into the next gear.  Suspension is dreamy.  Undercarriage is flawless and looks almost new. 

The only thing that needs mentioning is the exterior paint has suffered from some fade and only two small spots of surface-only rust exist.  Car really only needs a respray or can be driven as is depending on buyer's discretion.  Otherwise, car needs nothing other than a driver.  YOu will be amazed at the handling and ride this model offers.  With back seat to fit two adults or 3 small kids, you are getting the same body style and handling as the SL but with a fixed top but put the sunroof open and you are back in business.  ALl wood and dash are in excellent condition.  All gauges and lights work beautifully even the entrance lights go on for safety.  Windshield washers still spray the window with cleaner fluid as they should.  This car is in fascinating condition for its age and the fact that its only had one owner is probably the reason why.  Anything the car ever needed was done.  Very low miles for a 35 year old car.  Clear and clean title in hand.  Need to see and drive to believe. 

Thank you for your interest and please email with any questions.

jeff