Highlights: – 4.5-litre V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission – Imported from California and converted to European specification – Repainted in the original sky blue, with navy blue hard top and navy blue interior – European-style bumpers, headlights, spoilers and sill trims fitted – Ignition system completely redone, period-style alloy wheels The private seller offers for sale this 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, powered by a 4.5-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Born in the early 1970s as the R107 generation, the SL was designed to combine open-air touring with the comfort and safety standards of a Mercedes-Benz saloon, and it went on to become one of the longest-running and most recognisable sports cabriolets ever built. The 450 SL was the first of the V8-powered R107 models and was introduced with a 4.5-litre engine, which gave the car smooth, effortless performance and, together with the three-speed automatic gearbox, made it an ideal grand tourer. Its elegant lines, large chrome-trimmed rear lights, and removable hard top as well as folding soft top have made it a favourite among collectors for decades. This example was imported from California. According to the seller, the car received a complete repaint in its original sky blue, and the hard top is painted navy blue. The seller has also converted the car from American to European specification by changing the bumpers and headlights, and by adding the spoilers and sill trims. The interior is trimmed in navy blue vinyl, with new floor mats replacing the original ones, and the car runs on period-style alloy wheels of the original model. The ignition system has been completely redone. Photos show the car with its hard top as well as with its navy soft top, and there are detail photos of the underside of the front suspension. For anyone looking for a classic open-top Mercedes-Benz with a V8 engine, a colour combination that is hard to miss and European-specification styling, this 450 SL is a most attractive proposition. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Belgian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more