Registration No: MNR 420W
Chassis No: 10702422030250
MOT: March 2024

• Pleasing Thistle Green with matching Green cloth interior
• Just c.33,430 miles on the odometer with single former family ownership from new
• Service booklet containing 20 stamps

Sharing the same basic (R107) platform architecture as its convertible sibling, the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Fixed Head coupe was introduced in 1972. A full four-seater, the model's stretched wheelbase was disguised by various ingenious styling cues such as the louvered sail panels that adorned its rear three-quarter windows. Equipped with all-round coil-sprung independent suspension, power steering and four-wheel disc brakes, it proved a comfortable and refined grand tourer. Predominantly allied to automatic transmission, its 4520cc SOHC V8 engine developed a quoted 217bhp and 265lbft of torque. Reputedly capable of over 130mph in standard tune, Mercedes' flagship coupe enjoyed a highly successful second career as a rally car including two Bandama wins and a second place on the East African Safari.

First delivered to a Mr C Wesson on 01 August 1980 via Castles of Churchgate, Leicester, this lovely 450 SLC is presented in the appealing shade of Thistle Green with matching Green cloth interior. A German manufactured, UK-Supplied right-hand drive car, ‘MNR 420W’ featured an impressive factory specification including electric sliding roof, rear lap belt, central locking, paint-coat preservation, electric windows, heat-insulating glass with heated rear window and band-filter, headlamp wiper/washers and fire extinguisher. Importantly, the car had been in single family ownership from new until purchased by the vendor in may of this year. Such a low mileage example with this history surely presents a fantastic opportunity.

The Maintenance Booklet, which contains 20 service stamps with the most recent in 2009 at 31,797 miles shows this particular example has covered very little, but overall consistent mileage over the majority of its lifetime. A quick check of the online MOT history shows a similar story, with a consistent c.100-150 miles covered per year, with the least 13 and the most being some 265 miles since 2006. The current MOT is valid until 23rd of March, 2024, with no advisories.

Now displaying some 33,430 miles, accompanied with the vehicle is the original Mercedez-Benz wallet, which alongside the maintenance booklet contains the Europa Service booklet, optional extras price list, UK sales/service booklet, the owner’s manual, Department of Transport Approval Certificate, manuals for the ‘Blaupunkt autoradio’, wiring diagrams and fuel economy certificate. Also included is the current V5C document which displays 3 former keepers.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762