1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster

This is what living the high life in the Seventies was like. Owning a large house, and driving a Mercedes-Benz SL. The R107 generation had a long production run from 1971 to 1989, and during that time, captivated the desires of many Americans. It permeated Hollywood, and was seen on the silver screen, as well as off it. US sales accounted for nearly 70% of all R107 production. That’s why cars like this 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster are still in high demand. This particular car comes with a light 58,000 reportedly original miles on the odometer, and all books and service records included with the sale. The toolkit is also included, for added originality. For sale by the second owner, it’s said to be a California car all its life.

Exterior and Interior

We are told that the Harvest Beige paint color on this 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster is said to be a rare color that was only on offer for a few years. What’s even more amazing is that it’s also said to be the original paint, and the factory undercoating is claimed to be intact. It’s not hard to identify this as a North American model, due to the elongated bumpers and quad headlamps which were mandated by US regs at the time. The brown soft top, as well as beige hard top are included in the sale too. Taking a walk around this car, the chrome still gleams, the badges are in good order, and all lighting lenses are clear with no fading or other issues, making this car ideal for the discerning. The Light Tan interior on this 1975 car may not be as techy as the later model years, but you’ve still got air conditioning with dual-zone temperature sliders, cruise control, power windows and the original Blaupunkt radio. A nice and clear analog instrument cluster communicates all salient information, with a clock nestled within the rev counter. There’s a pair of small rear seats, but they’re only really usable by small children, and best used to augment the decently-sized trunk.

Engine

Sporting a 4.5L V8 with Bosch fuel injection, this 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster’s powerplant develops a healthy for the time 190hp and 240lb-ft, which is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. Power steering and power brakes are present as well, to make the driving experience as effortless as possible.