450SL Convertible with Hard Top & Soft Top
Price: US $9,900.00
Item location: Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Description:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series SL Roadster
This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster is ready to enjoy. All options work as they should & the car runs & drives great. This SL was originally delivered new to Canada. All the manuals are in French. Please see the list below of all recent repairs & cost of the parts (does not include labor). I kept all original parts & parts removed for upgrades. I have known this particular SL for almost 25 years. I purchased it & completed all work below with the intentions of keeping it long-term. Unfortunately plans change sometimes so I want this SL to go to a great home & be driven & enjoyed for many years.The biggest upgrade completed is the removal of the outdated Climate Control Servo unit & replacement with a modern electronic control box. The Climate Control works great including ice cold A/C. The only issue I have noticed is when you press the accelerator to the floor for fast acceleration the fan & compressor will turn off until you start releasing the accelerator. I was told it could be a minor vacuum leak as vacuum pressure controls everything on these cars but after several days of checking & using a vacuum hand held pressure gauge, I couldn't find any major leaks.
There are 4 minor issues that didn't bother me enough to worry with but I want to mention for full disclosure.1. Minor wear on driver's seat exterior bolster (see picture)2. Minor power steering fluid leak from power steering box (leaves a spot the size of 2 quarters when parked)3. Minor wear spot on bottom trim of soft top from normal operation4. The hard top wasn't repainted when the rest of the car was in early 90's & is slightly noticeable
I have extra parts that are included along with the hard top cover & full car cover. All books & manuals are included as well as 2 factory keys.
Interested parties are welcome to email, text or call with any questions. I am open to offers. In Alabama, cars over 20 years old are not titled. I will provide a notarized bill of sale, current registration & insurance. I will gladly assist with shipping or picking up the purchaser at a nearby airport but all shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser.Brandon 850-288-2337
| Item | Cost | Date | Engine Bay & Drivability Work Performed | |
| 1980 Mercedes 450SL | Remove & clean idle control valve | |||
| Trunk weatherstrip | $70.00 | 7/22/2018 | Remove & clean idle coolant temperature sensor | |
| Boot Cover weatherstrip | $28.09 | 7/28/2018 | Clean Bosch Jetronic air plate | |
| Key Cover | $53.49 | 7/25/2018 | Clean throttle plate | |
| Glove box light | $5.76 | 7/25/2018 | Adjust timing | |
| Gas Cap | $11.71 | 7/25/2018 | Adjust idle control | |
| Kenwood Bluetooth Stereo | $64.00 | 7/28/2018 | Clean engine bay & under carriage | |
| Hood Seal | $36.00 | 7/28/2018 | Install new engine air filter | |
| Hood Pad | $42.44 | 8/1/2018 | Install new battery | |
| Soft Top weatherstrip | $60.00 | 7/28/2018 | Remove climate control servo & auxiliary water pump | |
| Hard Top weatherstrip | $60.00 | 8/6/2018 | Install new electronic climate control system | |
| Air filter | $10.00 | 10/5/2018 | Install 2 manual heater shut off valves under hood | |
| Valve Cap | $3.47 | 9/30/2018 | Vacuum A/C system & recharge with R12 freon & oil charge | |
| Muffler | $135.00 | 10/5/2018 | Install new main hood pad | |
| Tool Kit | $63.00 | 9/30/2018 | Install new hood seal at cowling | |
| Servo Update | $350.00 | 9/15/2018 | Install new radiator cap | |
| Cruise Control Stick | $40.00 | 7/30/2018 | Install refurbished cruise control amplifier | |
| Brake Wear Sensor | $40.00 | 8/6/2018 | Interior & Trunk Work Performed | |
| Rear speakers | $31.00 | 8/1/2018 | Re-Dye Interior Carpets | |
| Floor mats | $55.00 | 8/1/2018 | Re-Dye Trunk Carpets | |
| Front Wheel bearings & Grease | $20.00 | 8/1/2018 | Remove interior & clean all areas | |
| Trunk drain plug | $11.00 | 9/15/2018 | Clean & oil seat tracks & adjustments | |
| Cruise Amplifier | $160.00 | 10/5/2018 | Install new bulbs in climate control | |
| Umbrella & Holder | $95.00 | 8/30/2018 | Repair fiber optic lighting for dash mounted control switches | |
| Brake Pedal Pad | $15.00 | 8/30/2018 | Treat all interior leather & vinyl with Lexol | |
| Parking Brake Pad | $10.00 | 8/30/2018 | Clean & treat soft top clear plastic windows | |
| Hardtop Nut Caps | $40.00 | 8/30/2018 | Install replacement cruise control stick on steering column | |
| Chrome Top Hinge Cover | $100.00 | 8/30/2018 | Clean trunk interior, treat surface rust, repaint & glue carpet | |
| Radiator Cap | $8.00 | 8/5/2018 | Install correct power antenna mount & seal | |
| Idle gasket | $8.00 | 8/5/2018 | Install new Kenwood Bluetooth Stereo with microphone for driving | |
| Armrest Repair | $99.00 | 10/5/2018 | Install new driver seat adjustment handle | |
| Touch up paint | $28.00 | 10/5/2018 | Install new Mercedes Benz SL matching umbrella & holders in trunk | |
| Seat Adjustment handle | $35.00 | 9/20/2018 | Install new brake pedal pad | |
| R12 freon 3 pounds | $300.00 | 8/1/2018 | Install new parking brake pedal pad | |
| R12 freon oil charge | $9.00 | 8/5/2018 | Install new all season floor mats | |
| Hood Pad & Seat adhesive | $19.00 | 8/1/2018 | Install new rear box speakers (removable) | |
| Fuel Filler Neck Seal | $11.00 | 10/15/2018 | Install new center console matching carpet | |
| Console Carpet | $29.00 | 10/30/2018 | Replace center armrest internals | |
| Power Antenna Mount Kit | $50.00 | 10/15/2018 | Remove & clean power window switches | |
| Miscellaneous Materials | $300.00 | Body & Under Carriage Work Performed | ||
| Total | $2,505.96 | Replace trunk weatherstrip | ||
| Replace soft top boot cover weatherstrip | ||||
| Replace soft top window weatherstripping | ||||
| Replace hard top window weatherstripping | ||||
| Clean & treat minor surface rust in spare tire well | ||||
| Clean & treat minor surface rust in top boot weatherstrip channel | ||||
| Clean & treat minor surface rust in trunk weatherstrip channel | ||||
| Scrap & clean cracked or missing undercoating areas in wheel wells | ||||
| Scrap & clean cracked or missing undercoating areas on under carriage | ||||
| Apply new undercoating to all areas needing replacement | ||||
| Clean, treat & repair minor rust in passenger fender well | ||||
| Install new driver & passenger brake wear indicator cables | ||||
| Touch up minor chips with factory touch up paint | ||||
| Install new Mercedes Benz valve caps on rims | ||||
| Install new rear muffler | ||||
| Install new driver front wheel bearings | ||||
| Clean all factory drain holes in engine bay, soft top boot & trunk All 4 rims refinished Install new fuel filler neck seal |
Vehicle Details:
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: 400-Series
- SubModel: 450
- Type: Convertible
- Trim: SL Roadster
- Year: 1980
- Mileage: 123000
- VIN: WDB10704412065861
- Color: Gold
- Engine size: 4.5L
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Brown
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Options: Convertible, Leather Seats
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
