1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
$16,200
Photos for this listing are on their way. In the meantime, the seller's own photos are on the original listing, linked below.
Price check
The asking price is $16,200. Across the 7 cars of this model currently listed here, the typical asking price is $15,549, so this car is 4% above that typical figure.
Details
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Model | 450SEL |
| Series | Series not recorded |
| Chassis | Chassis not recorded |
| Mileage | 121,000 miles |
| Exterior colour | Light Blue (334) |
| Transmission | Not recorded |
| Condition | 450 SEL in light blue metallic over tan leather; 2-owner, current owner since 1987; 121,000 miles; 4.5L V8 (222 hp) with 3-speed automatic; very original. |
| Seller | Private |
| Listed by | Hemmings |
| Location | Phoenix, MD |
About this car
Hemmings listing in Phoenix, MD. 450 SEL in light blue metallic over tan leather; 2-owner, current owner since 1987; 121,000 miles; 4.5L V8 (222 hp) with 3-speed automatic; very original.
What the photos show
- Metallic blue paint looks glossy and reflective all around with no dents or rust visible, no repaint needed on what is shown.
- Chrome grille, bumpers and trim look bright and straight, no chrome bill visible.
- Tan leather seats front and rear look supple and clean with only light creasing, no need to reupholster.
- Dash and door trim look tidy in the interior shots and the carpets look clean, no interior trim spend visible.
- Trunk looks clean and dry with a tidy mat, no trunk carpet spend needed.
- One underside shot shows surface rust and ageing on the floor and exhaust area, budget an underside inspection and rust treatment.
- Steel wheels with chrome hubcaps look clean and tires look presentable, no immediate wheel spend visible.
- Engine bay is not shown in the sampled photos, so I can't judge it.
Money: At $16,200 the glossy blue paint and excellent tan leather make this 450SEL look well priced, with the underside surface rust the main check before paying full ask.
Interested in this car? View the original listing at Hemmings — the sale is handled by the seller on their own site.
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