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.