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Year: 1980
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 450 SL
Registration: BDZ 6485
Chassis No: 10704422059239
Odometer: 103,322

• Previous long-term ownership
• Desirable colour combination
• Brand new MoT

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, introduced as part of the R107 series in the early 1970s, represents one of Stuttgart's most durable and refined grand touring roadsters. Conceived as a successor to the Pagoda SL, the R107 combined understated elegance with robust engineering, long-distance comfort and exemplary build quality. Powered by a smooth, torque-rich V8, the 450 SL delivers effortless, relaxed performance, perfectly aligned with its role as a luxury touring car rather than an outright sports model. While widely sold in North America, the 450 SL was comparatively rare in the UK when new, with most examples delivered in left hand drive and only a small number officially supplied to the British market. As a result, UK-based cars have always been scarce, adding a further layer of desirability today. Its timeless styling, advanced safety features and reputation for longevity have ensured lasting appeal, and surviving UK examples are now increasingly sought-after by collectors seeking a usable, V8-powered classic with genuine rarity.

This example is presented in a rare and distinctive sage green, and with the slightly deeper green factory hardtop, forms a resplendent two-tone combination. The car was previously owned for more than forty years, until our vendor purchased it earlier this year. Our vendor assures us that the car is in 'lovely condition throughout', and the car sailed through its most recent MoT on 13 April 2026. This 450 SL has a comprehensive service history, which is available to view, and recent maintenance includes a replacement soft top roof fitted two years ago, and very recent replacement gaskets and a new exhaust system, while the fanbelts and filters have also been changed. This R107 is offered with a current MoT test certificate until April 2027 and is ready and raring to go. Consigned by Charlie McCreery

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model series: SL-Class
Model name: 450 SL
Manufacturer code: R 107
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1980
Mileage (read): 103,322 mi
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: Not provided
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Convertible (Roadster)
Power (kW/hp): 165/225
Cubic capacity (cm³): 4520
Cylinders: 8
Doors: 2
Steering: Not specified
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: 3
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Others
Manufacturer color name: -

Interior color: Others
Interior material: Others

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1980 | Mercedes-Benz 450 SL