1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster

In 1971, Mercedes Benz decided to add a little spice into their mostly well-tamed line of cars. They introduced the R107 and C107, a series of sports cars with a German flavor that focused on capturing the American market. It was the right move. The SL became the second-longest single series ever produced after the G-Class. The R107, like the one featured here, was Mercs only roadster during its time in production and is a two-seater with a detachable roof that's been spotted in Philadelphia, with just a smear over 80k miles on the road.

Exterior and Interior

This 1979 Mercedez-Benz 450SL Roadster is reported to be all-original. Recently refreshed, this car features a red exterior paint job that immediately makes this car recognizable. Featuring aggressive bumpers, long front doors that are, of course, a trademark feature of a roadster, and the iconic detachable roof — our subject car includes both the hardtop and soft top. Mercedes calls it Palomino leather, which is precisely what will surround you after stepping into this classic 450SL. The cabin is adorned with a beautiful wooden varnish trim along the center console. Everything from the doormats to the headliner blends in with the rest of the interior, with the exception of the contrasting but complimenting black leather steering wheel and gear knob.

Engine

This garage-kept German sports car carries a front-mounted 4.5L V8 that is said to produce up to 230hp at 5000rpm and 337 Nm of torque at 3000rpm to the rear wheels. Power is delivered via a 3-speed automatic transmission.