Rust-Free First-Year 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SL Roadster! 2 Tops! Only 106K Miles!
Sale price: US $4,500.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used |
| Year: | 1973 |
| Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL-Class |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Mileage: | 106562 |
Redwood City, California, United States
Vehicle description
THE OVERVIEW
Offered for an appreciating new owner is this rare classic 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SL Roadster. Finished in metallic silver over navy blue leather, this forty eight year-old 107-chassis Benz shows just over 106,500 miles on its working odometer which is strongly believed to be accurate and true. This early California license plate classic sports a great running 4.5 liter V8 engine mated to the factory automatic transmission. Other features include original European-style chrome bumpers, both factory hard and soft tops with two original wrenches and pouch, 15" chrome alloy wheels with B.F. Goodrich tires, Kenwood cassette stereo, owner"s manual, reclining leather seats and a trunk full of miscellaneous parts. This gem is being sold with clean and clear California title and 2022 registration. THE BODY AND TRIM The exterior of this 1973 450SL is in very good to excellent 99.99% rust-free condition overall with a nice gleam to the paint finish . There is some pitting on the wheels, some minor imperfections on this car with some minor nicks, scratches and faded spots. Overall this is almost concourse and definitely ready for cars and coffee and local shows.
THE INTERIOR As I hope is clearly articulated in the photos here, the cockpit of this 450SL is in VERY nice condition with working gauges [including the odometer], working electric windows, redone leather upholstery with new carpets and door panels with two dash cracks, some very minor wear on the interior trim. The heater fan works though no a/c.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE This "73 Benz starts perfectly and runs well with solid acceleration, smooth shifting transmission, tight suspension with smooth power steering, confident braking and solid classic car handling. While they have great tread, there is some flat-spotting on the tires. Nearly fifty years later this is still a satisfying driving machine, especially topless on a warm sunny afternoon!
THE DETAILS AND $$$$$ 1. This 1973 Mercedes Benz is being sold with clear and clean California title and current 2022 registration. It is smog-exempt here in California due to the year [pre-1976]. It will be sold "AS IS" "WHERE IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I welcome prospective buyers to come see, drive, inspect in person.
* There will be no post-sale inspections So, PLEASE bid thoughtfully!*
2. Bidders with fewer than 10 feedback score please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion.
3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly"s Auto Transport at
4. Winning bidder please call 650-350-8828 and/or email me thru ebay w/in 24 hours of auction close
5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close.
6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.
DO NOT HESITATE TO PHONE ME, EVAN AT 650-350-8828 TO SCHEDULE IN-PERSON VIEWINGS AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: AS SHOWN IN THE TEASER PHOTO, I also have a 1980 450SEL. . package deal on the pair!
Offered for an appreciating new owner is this rare classic 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SL Roadster. Finished in metallic silver over navy blue leather, this forty eight year-old 107-chassis Benz shows just over 106,500 miles on its working odometer which is strongly believed to be accurate and true. This early California license plate classic sports a great running 4.5 liter V8 engine mated to the factory automatic transmission. Other features include original European-style chrome bumpers, both factory hard and soft tops with two original wrenches and pouch, 15" chrome alloy wheels with B.F. Goodrich tires, Kenwood cassette stereo, owner"s manual, reclining leather seats and a trunk full of miscellaneous parts. This gem is being sold with clean and clear California title and 2022 registration. THE BODY AND TRIM The exterior of this 1973 450SL is in very good to excellent 99.99% rust-free condition overall with a nice gleam to the paint finish . There is some pitting on the wheels, some minor imperfections on this car with some minor nicks, scratches and faded spots. Overall this is almost concourse and definitely ready for cars and coffee and local shows.
THE INTERIOR As I hope is clearly articulated in the photos here, the cockpit of this 450SL is in VERY nice condition with working gauges [including the odometer], working electric windows, redone leather upholstery with new carpets and door panels with two dash cracks, some very minor wear on the interior trim. The heater fan works though no a/c.
THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE This "73 Benz starts perfectly and runs well with solid acceleration, smooth shifting transmission, tight suspension with smooth power steering, confident braking and solid classic car handling. While they have great tread, there is some flat-spotting on the tires. Nearly fifty years later this is still a satisfying driving machine, especially topless on a warm sunny afternoon!
THE DETAILS AND $$$$$ 1. This 1973 Mercedes Benz is being sold with clear and clean California title and current 2022 registration. It is smog-exempt here in California due to the year [pre-1976]. It will be sold "AS IS" "WHERE IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I welcome prospective buyers to come see, drive, inspect in person.
* There will be no post-sale inspections So, PLEASE bid thoughtfully!*
2. Bidders with fewer than 10 feedback score please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion.
3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly"s Auto Transport at
4. Winning bidder please call 650-350-8828 and/or email me thru ebay w/in 24 hours of auction close
5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close.
6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.
DO NOT HESITATE TO PHONE ME, EVAN AT 650-350-8828 TO SCHEDULE IN-PERSON VIEWINGS AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: AS SHOWN IN THE TEASER PHOTO, I also have a 1980 450SEL. . package deal on the pair!