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1973 Mercedes 450SL R107 Roadster Short European Bumpers WE SHIP AND EXPORT!!!!

74315 MILEAGE
Convertible BODY TYPE
4.5 V8 ENGINE
Automatic TRANSMISSION
Gasoline FUEL

1973 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL R107 Roadster Description:

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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL R107 Roadster

Here is the chance to own one of the most beautiful roadsters and history changing models that Mercedes-Benz ever made -1973 Mercedes Benz 350SL R107 Roadster!!!

What makes 1973 Model so special and desirable to collectors and Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts is that 1973 was the last year of Small Euro Bumpers being fitted on US-Spec R107 SL's...Increased U.S. emissions and safety requirements starting in 1974 caused later models to be fitted with special crash bumpers and emissions control systems resulting in reduced overall look, performance and horse-power.

1972 was the first year of R107 body style, and R107 chassis of the 280,350,380,450 and 560SLs was one of the longest running production bodies in the Diamler-Benz AG's line spanning from 1971-1989!!

Although most R107s are extremely well built and collectable, the most desirable and collectable of the R107's are the early production cars with its features - mainly short or "Euro" bumpers, and higher horse-power than its latter cousins. It is also the first V8 powered two-seater to be built at the Stuttgart, Germany factory.

Now that the W113 230/250/280SL's have become priced out of sight, here comes the early 450SL.

As recently as the mid 1990's, and early 2000's you could pick up a nice condition 1971 280SL Pagoda Roadster for around $20,000. Almost in the blink of an eye, that's what a basket case now goes for - with good condition examples regularly selling north of $75k and more. Early R107's are starting to follow that trend!

Beside more powerful engine, this beauty also features more elegant European style "short" bumpers, steel wheels with Mercedes-Benz hubcaps and this winning combination makes this SL look absolutely stunning!

About the car:

It's classic and desirable Pastel White paint (paint code 131 - pastellweiss) has a nice shine and luster, and it makes this Classic German Roadster look stunning! Upon closer inspections there are some minor imperfections in paint, but nothing that is taking away from its overall beauty! Combined with the Palomino Interior there is not a lot of SL's like this one on the road especially with such a rare and classic color combination!

Chrome is in great condition, complete with healthy luster, and this beautiful roadster is a head turner and conversation piece everywhere it goes.

This car was always loved and garaged, so it is very solid, and its undercarriage is all original, unmolested and most importantly it is rust free! Undercarriage is all original, without any kinds of unnecessary undercoatings except the factory one!

Body is also very straight and solid, and all doors, hood, and trunk are operating with ease. It has been always garaged, pampered and kept away from rain and bad weather.

Factory VIN # stamping on the front radiator support is another sign of originality of this car.

Windshield is still its ORIGINAL Kinonglas Windshield!!!

There is not a lot of 450SL's out there in this solid and beautifully kept condition, especially after 46 years of life on the road!!

This SL comes with both soft top, and the hard top! Dark Blue Canvas Soft top is in great condition, and it is very easy to operate.

Original Hard top is also in excellent condition, including all original Sekurit glass!! Body number on the data card matches the number on the hard top! Very important when it comes to originality of these SL's!

-Interior

Its elegant and very classy Original Palomino leather interior is in great condition!

Interior is original down to its Becker Europa Radio (not working)

Leather seats are in great condition, and they are very supportive and comfortable!

This SL comes with Power Windows and they work as they should.

Just take a look at the pictures, and you will get an idea about the condition of this car, how nicely it is kept, and how beautiful it is.

-Engine & Transmission

4.5 Liter V8 Engine is strong and powerful as ever! It starts with ease, and it has no problems swiftly moving this Classic German Roadster down the highway!

Over the past year it received over $3,000 in major service and maintenance!! New engine mounts, front subframe mounts, transmission and differential mounts were all replaced. Differential was removed and resealed, and full tune up was done. It received all the new drive belts as well as the New A/C compressor.

Air Condition works as it should, and this beauty is ready for some topless fun!!!

Engine compartment is very neat and clean, and without any signs of abuse.

Automatic Transmission shifts smoothly and effortlessly through every gear. This German Roadster handles great at the high speeds, and it is very comfortable.

Original steel wheels with Classic Mercedes-Benz Hub Caps are wrapped in four Brand New Whitewall Hankook Optimo tires, and they make this car float on the road.

This beautiful roadster comes complete with its owners manual, as well as its original tool set, neatly wrapped in its red canvas Mercedes pouch.

This is a very rare and very nicely kept and complete Mercedes SL, that has been loved its whole life, it was never abused, and it truly shows!! Every used SL has been created equal, but there are some that have been loved just a little bit more throughout its lifetime!!!! This car is one of those SL's!!

With its elegant color combination, and its classic lines, there are not a lot of cars like this one on the road!!

Summer weather is here, and there is nothing better than driving down the road in your Classic SL with the top down, and the wind in your hair!!!

Title is clear and is ready to be transferred immediately ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD and we will be glad to help winning buyer with finding the cheapest shipping quote for shipping, personally deliver the car to the local port for the out of the Country buyers, and fill out all the necessary paperwork to make it easy and convenient for the winning buyer!

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 904-728-9688 or 904-571-5237, and we will be more than happy to help out with anything we can.

Features:

Item location:Jacksonville, Florida, United States
VIN:10704412012136
Year:1973
Mileage:74315
Make:Mercedes-Benz
Model:SL-Class
SubModel:450SL R107 Roadster
Type:Convertible
Trim:450SL R107 Roadster
Doors:2 Doors
Color:White
Interior color:Tan
Engine:4.5 V8
Cylinders:8
Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic
Drive type:RWD
Vehicle Title:Clear