1980-mercedes-benz-450sl-with-hardtop
Lot 1008
1980 Mercedes Benz 450SL with hardtop
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
VIN: WDB10704412065146 Mileage 73k


With a 4.5 liter V8 engine and three-speed automatic transmission.

Exterior paint in Signal Red with black leather interior. Equipped with a factory hardtop in red, and a replacement black canvas convertible top in excellent condition. Electronic controls including cruise control, central locking, and power windows are included. The Zebrano wood console and interior in great condition. With newer chrome 70 spoke wire wheels and chrome fender trim, the remaining original chrome is in excellent condition. An Alpine bluetooth radio was installed along with four Kicker speakers.

Please note, bidders may be subject to a bidding limit. Please review your account and contact the front office for assistance with increasing a bid limit prior to the auction. This lot subject to reserve. For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 10% buyer's premium for LLA live-online and absentee bidding. LLA will process taxes, title, and registration for NC buyers. For out-of-state buyers, a third-party will handle the processing. Buyer's invoice will include tax, tag, and title fees, along with a document fee of $199 for NC and $399 out-of-state.


Sold by Leland Little in March, 2022. A low mileage and garage kept example. A Better Wrench in Chapel Hill, NC serviced the car in 2022 to include: recharge A/C and convert to R134, blower motor replaced, speedometer repaired, brake and coolant flush, front brake lines replaced, passenger seatbelt replaced, new visors installed, steering box resealed, and misc trim parts corrected. Before delivery, LLA replaced all of the window trim and rubbers. With the complete tool kit, first aid kit, and all owners manuals are present.

The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections.

Overall wonderful condition; radiator removed, resealed, and repainted with a radiator flush; new motor in drivers side power window replaced; appears to be some paintwork to front end of car, with slightly higher paint readings, and slight crazing to left front fender paint; odometer was inoperable, has been repaired; no other apparent concerns.