When you think of legendary motors, one might think of the legendary R107 generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL. Turn back the clock to the 70s and the birth of what would be Mercedes-Benz second longest running model would take the world by storm and become a classic that's demanded by enthusiasts worldwide. With an almost two decade run and many examples made, finding a clean 70s Mercedes-Benz SL is surprisingly tough to come by. Let's cut out the hunt and present you with this lovely 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL we have today. With a reported 83,900 miles on the clock, this German classic is a clean example ready to take your weekend drives and driveway game up a level.
With darker exterior colors being the norm with the R107 generation of the SL line up, finding an example with a yellow exterior like this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is surely a rarity. The exterior color of this German classic pops and takes things up a notch with the addition of a convertible top that's finished off in blue. The current owner reports a color matched hard top included in the sale. With the modern day automotive trend of LED screens for seamless connectivity, it's no surprise that the true connection with one's machine has become a thing of the past. Step inside this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL and its brown interior and you are treated to an interior that boosts driver engagement – you might just forget about tech and LED screens while being behind the wheel of this German classic.
Once your done admiring every angle of this classic '70s icon and what you will find is one of Mercedes-Benz's silky smooth V8 powertrains. Pop open the hood of this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL and what you will find is a 4.5L V8 powertrain ready to cruise into the weekend in style and class. While this 70s classic is over 40 years old, you do get a host of features that enhances your drive feel. The current owner reports a Bosch Jetronic fuel injection system for smooth power delivery, front independent double wishbone suspension with coil springs and anti-roll bar, rear semi-trailing arm independent suspension with coil springs for a refined drive experience. There are also front ventilated disc brakes for better braking performance. In terms of power delivery, this German classic channels all its performance to its rear wheels through a 3 speed automatic transmission.
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
4.5L V8
3-Speed Automatic
RWD
Yellow Exterior
Brown Interior
Bosch D-Jetronic Electronic Fuel Injection
Front Independent Double Wishbone Suspension w/ Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Semi-Trailing Arm Independent Suspension w/ Coil Springs
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Solid Disc Brakes
Blue Convertible Soft Top
Body Colored Convertible Hard Top
The Mercedes-Benz R107 series of SL-Class is widely considered to be one of the finest modern classics from the iconic German Star. This smart grand tourer and boulevard cruiser was made between 1971 and 1989, and was a darling of the rich and famous. It graced countless movies and TV series, and as time passed by, slipped gracefully into iconic classic status. Today, we have a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL from Alva, Florida for sale with just over 80,000 miles on the clock. If you’d like to acquire it as your weekend cruiser, just hit us up and we’ll get you sorted. In fact, the car can even be a daily driver if you’re tired of modern machines with their digital distractions and sanitized driving experiences.
Turning back the clock to the 70s and 80s and seeing which cars defines the times it came from and its hard to miss the legendary R107 Mercedes-Benz SL. Built during Mercedes-Benz's golden era of engineering, the R107 was the definition of opulence, performance and street cred back in the day. Present today is this lovely 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL: a timeless German classic and the perfect weekend cruiser and your chance to own a piece of Mercedes-Benz’s finest.
In the late Sixties, Mercedes-Benz knew that it was time to replace their iconic W114 line-up of grand touring coupes. Development started on a successor, and by 1971, the R107 and C107 generation was released. It bore the name SL, and in the case of the R107, came with a removable hardtop plus a soft top. Meanwhile, the C107 was a fixed-head coupe. The R107 in particular would prove to be a massive success. In total, over 237,000 R107 variants were made between 1971 and 1989. Today, an R107 represents a sound and safe way to get into classic cars, as it’s built tough and can keep going on and on when properly maintained. That’s why we’re glad to offer this 184,122-mile 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL from Sandy, Utah for sale today. Its mileage is proof that not only is this a car that can eat up long distances, but it’s also one that encourages you to drive it more and more.
Mercedes-Benz has a fine array of grand tourers, but if you want a true-blue sports car with a star on its nose, the Mercedes-AMG GT is as fine as they come. Introduced in 2014, the AMG GT is now in its second generation of production. It’s a fearsome two-door fastback coupe with a twin-turbo V8 under its hood. Hence, it makes for a fine car to drive regularly, and we have a 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 for sale right now. This 3,000-mile machine comes with a 469 horsepower 4.0-liter V8, an AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed automatic gearbox, all-wheel drive and a host of tech features. It’s currenrly available in Dallas.
If you want a German classic car with some modern conveniences, a V8 under the hood and a fine legacy, you can’t go amiss by choosing a Mercedes-Benz SL from the R107 era. Over 300,000 were made between 1971 and 1989, of which two thirds came to North America. The R107 redefined the term boulevard cruiser, with its performance, luxury interior and driving manners over long distances. If that sounds like your cup of tea, we have this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL for sale right now. It’s from Scottsdale, Arizona, and has covered just over 71,000 miles so far. It’s also got a smooth M177 5.6-liter V8 under the hood.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class stands in stark contrast to the rest of this iconic German luxury car maker’s offerings. Its boxy, prominent, and can venture off-road with gusto. Introduced in 1979 as a military machine on the request of the Shah of Iran, civilian variants emerged in 1979. Since then, the G-Class has gained the typical Mercedes-Benz luxury features and technological highlights, but maintains its immense off-road capabilities. This 2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 is one fine example and it’s up for sale in Salt Lake City, Utah. With 94,604 miles on it, you can tell that it’s meant to be driven. Plus, given its off-road abilities, this is the perfect family vehicle for the outdoors-loving crowd.
Ford’s Torino is a midsize car that was sold between 1968 and 1976. It also dabbled in the muscle car segment, with a prime example being this first-generation 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet. For buyers who wanted something tamer, there was a host of straight six or V8 powerplants, but the ultimate was the massive 428ci Cobra Jet V8. That’s what this Thousand Palms-based car offers, along with a Marti Report and just 21,000 miles on the clock. In fact, 1969 Cobras like this one are quite desirable due to their rarity since many Torino’s didn’t survive due to a variety of reasons. Perhaps they weren’t quite seen as preservation candidates way back then. Now, a car like this one isn’t a common occurrence, so if you wish to own this Cobra, contact us right now.
Chevy’s second-generation or C2 Corvette has got to be the one with the shortest production run! It was made between 1963 and 1967, and just under 118,000 units were produced during this time. However, the C2 brought us many Corvette features such as pop-up headlamps, only V8s under the hood, and the Sting Ray badge. That’s why getting your hands on a C2 is a smart idea, albeit not one of the easiest. Happily, we have this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible for sale from Newtown, Pennsylvania. The car has just 5,764 miles on it and looks fabulous!
Falcon is one of Ford’s best-known nameplates, because its been used for cars in North America, Australia and Argentina. Today’s 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible comes from the North American line-up and is a second-generation example. With a healthy 119,104 miles on the clock, this fine Ford hails from Chula Vista, California and is a nice, sunny drop-top too. It’s got a 289 paired with a four-speeder, and some fetching aftermarket wheels as well. And that’s before we get to its rather nautical color! In short, this is the perfect first classic for someone looking to try out the American cars of the Sixties, but if you need more convincing before calling us, read on.
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