1976 Mercedes-benz 450sl Base Convertible 2-door 4.5l on 2040-cars
Hartley, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:4.5L 4520CC V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 450SL
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player, Convertible
Mileage: 176,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Sub Model: SL Roadster
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Up for Auction a very nice 1976 Mercedes 450SL Roadster. Very clean car originally from Southern California, NO RUST, Car is stored in garage for winter months, driven approx. 4-5 times a year in the summer. All glass, paint and convertible top all in great shape. Original Mercedes magnesium rally wheels, all new exhaust, fuel injection system work recently completed. Car runs and drives great. Any questions please feel free to ask! Please direct all inquiries and questions to Doug at 712-299-1295 or topcat@evertek.net
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