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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

1980 · 36,000 miles · Automatic · Astral Silver

£38,995

Listed today at Bruce Greetham. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1980
Mileage: 36,000 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 4.5-litre V8
Power: 222 bhp
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Astral Silver
Doors: 2
Generation: C107

About this car

The C107 450 SLC is the long-wheelbase, four-seat coupé built on the R107 SL platform, and this 1980 car comes from the penultimate year of its run. It has the 4.5-litre M117 V8 with 222 bhp and a three-speed automatic gearbox, and is finished in Astral Silver over black velour with burr walnut veneers.

It shows 36,000 miles. The page says it was first owned by junior members of the Kuwaiti royal family in London and used only occasionally. Factory service book stamps are recorded from several Mercedes dealers and specialists, the last being SSMotors of Weybridge.

The current owner commissioned a marque specialist to carry out work costing over £35,000, with invoices in the history file alongside the original service book and manuals. All five wheels were refurbished and fitted with Michelin XWX tyres. Air conditioning, electric windows and a fifth seat-belt are fitted, and the tool kit and jack have been refurbished.

Written by Vertar from Bruce Greetham’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz European-spec M117 4.5 V8 (217 PS, K-Jetronic) figures; weight, top speed and 0-60 left null as model-year-specific factory data not confirmed).

Engine: 4,520 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated