1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL R107  -  German-Built Icon • Collector Restoration Candidate • Florida Provenance — a true German-engineered grand touring icon from the golden era of Mercedes craftsmanship. This is a serious collector car for the enthusiast looking to complete a thoughtful restoration on one of the most enduring and desirable Mercedes roadsters ever produced.

Provenance & History:

Lifelong Florida car until relocation to South Carolina

Originally maintained by the first owner at a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Florida

Following the original owner’s passing, the car remained garage-stored for years before being sold from the estate

Dry-climate history makes this an excellent restoration foundation

Configuration:

R107 Coupe / Roadster platform

Hardtop, soft top, or no-top configuration flexibility

Soft (rag) top professionally replaced in 2001

Small cut present and will need repair

Top rubber seals will need replacement

Mechanical Highlights & Recent Investment

 This car has received substantial mechanical attention, making it an ideal candidate for completion rather than a ground-up project:

 Entire fuel delivery system replaced, including:

Fuel tank

Fuel sender

Expansion tank

Transmission shift bushings replaced

New master cylinder & brake booster

New brakes and brake hoses

Tie rods and lower control arms replaced

Front end professionally aligned

A/C system refreshed:

New condenser

Evacuated & recharged - Converted to R134A

New battery installed October 2024

Known Items for Completion (Priced Accordingly)

Transparency for the serious buyer:

Tachometer currently not registering since relocation

Floorboards will require patching

Soft top rubber seals need replacement

Cosmetic and finishing work typical of a restoration-stage R107

Why This 450SL:  The R107 chassis continues to rise in collector interest, particularly examples with documented ownership history and major mechanical work already completed. This car offers a rare opportunity to finish a classic Mercedes the right way—starting with a solid platform and thousands already invested where it matters most.

Sold AS-IS : Serious inquiries only, please

✔️ Clean Title in Hand

 If you’re looking for a proper R107 to finish, preserve, and enjoy, this 450SL deserves your attention.