Seller's comments about 1973' Mercedes-Benz 450 Sl
STRONG POINTS
- The opportunity to acquire the following version of W113 Pagoda for about a quarter of the price! - The R107 is an extremely innovative generation in terms of the evolution of the chassis and the mechanics - An ideal cabriolet to escape on the strada hair to the wind, with the melody of the V8 more - The general condition of this model is superb - The R107 presented corresponds to type E 45, the first and most sought after among the 450 SL
The SL R107, 4th of the name
HISTORY
The R107 is the worthy heiress of the 3 generations SL which have met with great success. The SL are a long dynasty at Mercedes who have always been able to convey the Strada's emotions in softness and comfort. The latter was developed primarily for the US market.
ABOUT THIS ONE
The model we offer for sale is a first-generation US model manufactured in Germany at the Sindelfingen plant. This model takes advantage of the small chrome bumpers, sought after for their aesthetics. At the time, the auto cost off option $ 10,540 with standard air conditioning, specifically for the United States. It is also equipped as standard with the optional automatic transmission on the 350 SL type W3B050. In fact, a Sport mode already existed at the time!
OPTIONS
Code Original options
466: central locking 491: US version 502: Right Mirror 513: Becker Europa car radio 585: Air conditioning Behr
BODY
Condition
- Beautiful general appearance - The alignments are very satisfactory - The door settings are correctly calibrated - Characteristics
- Anti-gravel protecting the exposed low parts (original) - Corrosion-resistant hollow bodies (original)
Painting
- Painting redone by its former owners - The paint is of good quality and displays a nice effect
bedrock
- The visible parts of the underbody are in good condition
HOOD
Characteristics
- Black - Full opening - Doubled - Large mica rear bezel - Ceiling light matched to the upholstery
Condition
- In very good condition and well tensioned - Mica in very good condition
PASSENGER
SADDLERY
Seating and upholstery
- The entire upholstery is in excellent condition - Material: MB Tex - Color: Parchment
Carpets
- The carpets are in good condition and conform to the origin - All black piping is in good condition
Amenities
- Steering wheel - Modern car radio
Dashboard
- Black trim and cap in perfect condition - VDO instrumentation conforms to the origin
MECHANICAL
ENGINE
- Starts perfectly cold and hot - Faultless start-up (cold, hot). No suspicious noise is detected. - Motor type M117 conforms to the origin
Characteristics
- Motorization: 8 cylinders in line at 90 ° - Power supply: Bosh electronic fuel injection D-Jetronic EFI developing - Cylinder capacity: 4520 cm3
Other
- Alternator - Battery in good working order
TRANSMISSION
- 3-speed automatic - Sport mode on the R107! - Propulsion (traction at the rear) - The grip of the clutch is good
Exhaust
- In good condition - Bewitching V8
FRAME
Condition
- The chassis number mentioned on the title corresponds to the one stamped on the manufacturer's plate
ROLLING TRAINS
Rims
- In very good condition without deformation, like new ones! - Solid wheels
Brakes
- Very effective braking, good biting - Brake Online - A brake inspection will be carried out for sale
Suspensions
- No parasitic noise detected during the test - Efficient damping and high comfort
GLASS AND LIGHTING
Glazing
- The windscreen and the side windows are in good general condition, - Optical glasses are in good condition
Characteristics
- Optional original electric windows - H4 iodine bulbs, an evolution of origin improving the visibility
Inside lighting
- Original door light
Exterior lighting
- Position lights And stop lamps, dipped-beam headlamps, stop lamps, - The repeaters av. And arr. function - Anti-fog lights work