This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is said to have received an engine rebuild in 2009, and it was acquired by the seller in 2010. The car wears a repaint in red over tan upholstery and is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include a replacement black convertible top, 14″ Bundt wheels, a Becker Europa stereo, a heater, and power windows. Work performed under current ownership has included installing electronic ignition, refreshing the front brakes, overhauling the fuel injection system, and replacing the ECU, alternator, and battery. This R107 shows 142k miles and is offered at no reserve with service records and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Yellow (624G) and was repainted under previous ownership, reportedly in 2009. Exterior features include a replacement black convertible top, fog lights, and chrome-accented bumpers and trim. The windshield wipers do not work.
The 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with Toyo Eclipse tires. The car was factory equipped with power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The front brakes were overhauled, and the brake master cylinder was replaced in 2023. The tie rods need to be replaced.
The seats are trimmed in tan upholstery, and interior features include a Becker Europa stereo, power windows, and a cabin heater. An Alpine stereo is located behind the seats. The air conditioning system is inoperative.
The four-spoke 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 142k miles, approximately 12k of which were added under current ownership. The speedometer was repaired in 2011.
The 4.5-liter V8 features Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 190 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, which is routed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. The seller notes that the engine was rebuilt under previous ownership in 2009. PerTronix electronic ignition has been installed. The fuel injection system was overhauled in 2017; the alternator was replaced in 2020; and the ECU and battery were replaced in 2023. The throttle relay spring needs to be replaced, and leaks are noted from the transmission oil pan, radiator, and steering gearbox. The seller notes an inconsistent idle.
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