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This beautiful Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, delivered on May 24, 1973 by Lloyd Pearson Mercedes-Benz in Pasadena, Californiaë, is in exceptionally original condition. Since its initial registration on July 9, 1973, the car has driven only 65,422 miles, most of which occurred beforeóór 1989, when the car had 50,000 miles on the odometer. In recent years, the car has been used only as a hobby, which explains its good condition.
Beautiful bodywork and rust-free underbody
The bodywork of this 450 SL is done in the original color "Icon Gold" (419) and has beautiful tight sheet metal with perfect fits. Thanks to the dry climate of Californiaë the underside of the car is completely free of rust and the car is still in original condition. Preserving this type of bodywork in such condition is rare, and adds to the value of this classic.
Care and original interior
The interior of this SL is done in black MB-Tex (161) and exudes luxury and refinement. The whole is still in a well-kept condition, which adds to the authenticity and charm of this example. All original details, including the dashboard, controls and instrumentation, are still present and functioning as they should. The Mercedes accommodates a comfortable and well-preserved interior that perfectly matches the exterior.
V8 engine and documented history
Under the hood lies the original, powerful V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. This combination provides a smooth driving experience, exactly as you would expect from a Mercedes SL of this era. The car comes with the original board folder, including service books, instruction manuals and the 'Fahrzeug Daten Card', which further confirms the original condition of the car.
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