450SL Roadster Convertible hard/soft top R107 SL Low miles survivor!

1977 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 450SL Roadster Convertible Description

This convertible roadster was purchased in 1977 by a well known restaurant owner.The vehicle was acquired from the owners estate.
The vehicle was a secondary vehicle and spent over 3 decades in an exposed garage storage.The vehicle has undergone a large mechanical/aesthetic refurbishment in preparation to this sale

• Changed engine oil/filter,
• Flushed coolant,brake fluid,power steering fluid
• New Bosch injectors
• New battery
• Bosch spark plugs/wires
• Professional fuel tank refurbishment
• New driveshaft center support bearing
• Fuel lines replacement
• Replaced transmission shifter bushings
• AC charge, leak test
• New Champion Battery
• 5 New Michelin- Unionroyal Tigerpaw tire

Please note; the vehicles paint is by no means perfect, there are scratches and swirl hazing found through out by the vehicle's prolonged exposed storage.
The vehicle would benefit greatly from a repaint in specific areas such as the upper trunk lid area.with any vehicle this age there is always areas for improvement. Rust can be found where the soft lid sits from the soft top being wet over the years of being occasionally being hosed off.
The all original interior is fairly nice.The cognac leather seats are in fine seasoned condition. The headrests are tired having loose horse hair. cracks are present on the dash, that could be repaired if so desired.
The car currently drives, breaks and stops, has cold AC and would benefit greatly from being driven more.The vehicle may need to be tuned up more once more miles are driven.There are still several things that could be improved upon such as the car needs new speaker grill clips, possibly a new radio, as it does not currently turn on. but the antenna does work.
Please note all bids are final. All deposits are non refundable. This car has no warranty and is seen as purchased "as is"The vehicle will come with many receipts of work completed prior to the sale. All unpaid bids will be reported.