Vehicle Description
*Benefits from a bare metal respray and mechanical freshening by marque experts
*Retained by the same family between 1978 and 2020
*Accompanied by its original data card, owner's manual, and a toll roll
*A high-performance luxury sedan with an impressive V-8 power plant
The history of this Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 begins when the long-term owner saw an ad for it in the Wall Street Journal. He would purchase this 450 SEL 6.9 on April 7th, 1978, from Cyrus Mayer of Mayer Manufacturing Corp in Chicago. Mr. Mayer had acquired this example new from Mercedes-Benz AutoHafen Inc., on 209th Street in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Remaining in the same family for over 40 years, along with his other Mercedes-Benz automobiles, the current owner would welcome this example into his own Mercedes collection as part of a package deal in 2020.
Documented by its original data card, which is still affixed in the owner's manual, the current owner would entrust Huber Restorations of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a bare metal respray in its factory original colors of Astral Silver Metallic. During this time, the leather seats were also reupholstered with Mercedes-Benz covers in its original color of 202 Blue. After which, this 450 SEL 6.9 was brought to Mercedes specialist Autohaus of Tulsa for a mechanical freshening. Today, this example shows just 78,861 miles on the odometer, which the owner believes to be actual.
The top-of-the-line model in its day, this 450 SEL 6.9 is loaded with factory features such as power steering, power brakes, power windows, an automatic power antenna, a central locking system, climate control air-conditioning, a Becker Mexico cassette radio, and a remarkable self-leveling suspension system. It truly is '70s luxury on wheels at its finest. Power is supplied from the impressive and powerful 6.9-litre V-8 engine that produces 250 horsepower and is backed by a smooth automatic transmission. Like the rest of the car, the engine bay is well-detailed and presents remarkably well.
Accompanying this 450 SEL 6.9 is the original data card, owner's manuals, and a toll roll. A joy to drive and admire, this flagship 6.9-litre V-8 Mercedes-Benz that benefits from more than 40 years of single-family ownership would be a wonderful addition for any collector or enthusiast looking to enjoy the very best of the 1970s.
This 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is located in Auburn, Indiana, which is centrally located and within a few hours by car from Indianapolis, Indiana; Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; and Cleveland, Ohio.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Black
- Interior Color:
- Black
Vehicle Warranty
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About Auburn Classic Cars
Located in Auburn, Indiana, “Home of the Classics”, Auburn Classic Cars has a rich history of selling some of the finest cars to buyers around the country. Proudly offering an assortment of automobiles, from muscle cars, classic cars, European sports cars, and everything in between, there is something for everyone. An easy-approach consignment dealership, we are able to maximize the exposure and value of your automobile and look forward to assisting you in the sale of your automobile or helping you get into the car of your dreams.
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