Mercedes 450 SL

The Mercedes 107SL was introduced in 1971 and continued along the same basic design principals as the 113 Pagoda but was a little bigger and wider than the Pagoda The disappearing hood mechanism with the removable hardtop remained and the engine options now included the 35 litre V8 which powered the new saloon range The 107SL was a hugely successful model which remained in production for 18 years largely unchanged Engine options expanded to include a 28 and in 1986 a 30 straight six and V8s which expanded to 56 litre by the end of the production run in 1989 when it was replaced by the new 129SLThe Mercedes 450 SL offered here is described by the vendor as having a very good engine but requiring some work done to the hard top Some signs of rust are also apparent on the bonnet and the rear drive shafts will need some attention before the next MOT There is also signs of wear on the drivers seat but the car has recently had a new battery new alternator and full service