450sl Same Owner 35 Years on 2040-cars
Lynnfield, Massachusetts, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:DOHC V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL-Class
Trim: 450 SL
Drive Type: Auto
Mileage: 158,500
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Camel leather
Same owner 35 years.Always cared for by Mercedes specialist. Used only as summer car last 20
years always garaged and has never spent a night out in its entire life. Over the years the car has been maintained by the same Mercedes shop.Both hard and soft tops.However soft top is original and
does have some clouding of rear window.No rust issues and solid floors.Car is stored for winters with
mechanic and prepped each summer before use.Most recent projects have included rewiring,and brake system overhaul. The new leather interior was done about five years ago.The clock however
stopped this spring. Since the car is always used with the hard top off and top down I have not replaced the faulty AC compressor or the central locking vacuum lines so as noted these items are
not working and since the cruise control uses vacuum this too is inop.
This was the first year of the 450SL.and 2nd of this body style.
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