1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

1979 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Description:

FIRST: I bought this very beautiful 450 on eBay last year on June 16 from a small hobby dealer in Pleasanton, California. All the photos you see here are the ones he had taken and posted on Ebay which I just copied, except the last ones, showing where the car is currently parked (and covered), and also the new tags after I registered it in my name! Ever since it had been delivered to my home in Los Angeles, I only test drove once and then parked it in the storage along with many other classics! Why? I live out of the country and once a year visit the U.S., but love of cars and specifically Mercedes, made me buy and store them for my periodic drives! I left the states shortly after I bought it. .. I will be arriving in Los Angeles on July 15 for a few weeks and this absolutely beautiful original Benz could be inspected after that date, unless you are like me and use your own experience and guts to trust the photos and my words and buy without inspection, just as I did, with no hesitation and no regrets!
I want to sell my 450 simply because I do not possess enough energy and enthusiasm to keep up with my toys ( I am 69 years young!)! I do have 2 other Benz that I would be listing later. I am a collector, not a dealer, and I pay sales tax and registration, like everyone else.
The pictures do the justice and show the car exactly as it is when you look at it. No negative surprises, no mistypes, no bad news, as far as I know and I can tell. Remember how much I drove this car, maybe 10 miles, to take it to the storage facility. The dealer took care of DMV and registration for me, a very honest and honorable young man, whom I never got to meet!
The paint, very brilliant, glossy, no rusts or chips, smooth, and I really think it is original, actually I am confident it has always been garaged, looking at the overall condition and not just by looking at the paint. The chrome, all of it, all the way around are in great condition and straight, the glass all the way around, original alloy wheels and also tires are all great!.. inside, the leather is in really good condition, I did not notice any tear, you would not need to repair or dye it. Door panels, dash, center console all are great, no cracks! The wood, just as the photos show shiny and great. I managed to find an ash tray on eBay for it, which I have not installed it yet. The headliner like new and so is the carpet!
Mechanically, my Benz drove very well and smooth, no negatives, transmission shifts smoothly, power was acceptable and high enough, breaks and suspension and steering all were fine, just as the seller had described it! ... in fact, I am just copying his exact words on the posting, saves me some time, these are the words of the dealer from whom I bought my car and contains very valuable information: “...... This 1979 Mercedes-Benz is in excellent running and driving condition. Currently all items work as they should with the exception of the A/C which does not blow cold and the antenna which does not go up and down automatically. Other than these the car is in excellent condition. This has been my regular driver for the last several months so I could work any bugs out that may be there, and I am happy to report that I have had no issues with the car. The vacuum for the power locks works as it should, as does the sunroof. This car is believed to be a two owner car which we acquired from a 92-year-old man who had owned it since the late 1980s. It runs and drives beautifully, starts right up, even after sitting for some time. The only modifications done to the car was the updating of the tape deck. The original books and owners manual and maintenance book are here, as the photos show. This is a great opportunity to pick up and own a “practical classic” that can be driven regularly and maintained in a budget. These cars are appreciating, and specifically this 450 in this excellent condition and original in every way is very hard to find. Once you see one, if you are an enthusiast, do not pass up the opportunity. ....”
Of my 3 classic Benz I am selling, this one is my most favorite, but I love all of them! I was never, and am never afraid of a high mileage big V8 Mercedes, especially when it has had a proud owner who babied the car, so if you know Benz, you will not worry about the miles, which are original! Remember no second hand vehicle is new, so any time you buy any used car, expect issues, regardless of the age ! That is what I told my sons and everybody else, including myself. But use your experience in cars, your judgment by looking at the photos carefully and reading all my information carefully, BEFORE BIDDING! .... Please remember my “young” age and my limited time staying in our beautiful country, so PLEASE do NOT PLAY Atari with these “toys for big boys”, respect the seller, Ebay, and yourself! Bidding on Ebay cars is just like signing and committing yourself in contract! Have more questions, please ask. Need to inspect, contact me after the 16th, and I will be glad to meet you for inspection. You will NOT be disappointed, and my advice to you if you ended up owning it, DO NOT SELL IT! It is beautiful, eye catching, prestigious, and with an upward value, basically an enjoyable investment, which unfortunately I could not enjoy! But have no regrets, I am happy for the new owner!