17th Nov, 2021 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
Lot 12
 

1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

Estimated at £14,000 - £16,000

Lot details

Registration No: TEG723N
Chassis No: 10704422014824
MOT: Exempt

  • 60,600 recorded miles and current ownership since 2016
  • Long term previous ownership from 1989 to 2016
  • Subject to recommissioning in 2016/17 after long term dry storage

Following a period of long-term dry storage this 450 SL was subject to much recommissioning work in 2016/17 including: brake callipers, brake discs, brake pads, brake pipes, fuel pump, fuel filter, engine/gearbox/rear axle oils, ignition leads, four new tyres, new rear metal (copper) fuel pipes, new rear rubber fuel hoses (highest specification), some professional welding (front inner arch and small area in driver side rear footwell), replacement of the rear exhaust/silencer section, a brake fluid change and two coolant flushes. All cavities, sills, chassis, spaces between inner and outer panels etc. have been injected with waxoyl whilst the steel bonnet has been replaced with a lighter aluminium unit. In long term ownership from 1989 to 2016 when acquired by the vendor, it is offered with Swansea V5C together with a collection of invoices. TEG 723N currently registers some 60,500 miles and is described as having “very good” bodywork, white paintwork, engine, automatic transmission and black interior. Powered by a 4520cc SOHC V8 engine, the 450SL model was quoted as developing some 225bhp and 278lbft of torque. A strong 120mph-plus performer, it remained in production until 1980.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 17th Nov, 2021

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Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR

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