1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9

A very well kept 6.9L showing just 66,000 original miles! A rare, inal year example for the USA market representing one of only 576 imported in 1979. Factory coded 494-California Version provided a rust free life style early in life! All features remain functional, nd drive qualities do not disappoint! Large with excellent handling, nd very fast even considering the overall size! Hugely expensive when new, omparable to the S-Class of today! Don’t miss this very desirable, ard to find model!

Many automotive manufactures had little help from federal regulators when it can to making horsepower in the mid-1970 into the 1980’s. Stemming from the oil embargo of 1973-1974; fuel consumption, ower emission& highway speeds, long with oil conservation efforts were now all mandated. Apparently over in Germany, ercedes-Benz didn’t get the memo! They set out to produce the world’s fastest, ost powerful sedan. Only available in the USA from 1977 through 1979, he M00 6.9L engine option was exceptional! Its 417 cubic inch displacement was powered by Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, orged crankshaft, onnecting rods, pistons; aluminum heads, odium filled valves, itrated intake valve stems, hromed exhaust stems, ydraulic lifters, nd a 12-quart dry sump engine lubrication system. Even with a low 8.0:1 compression ratio, t still managed to produce 250bhp and a massive 360 ft lbs of torque! To put this into perspective in 1979, his meant more power than a Ferrari 308 GTS, orsche 930 Turbo, orvette L82, r a Pontiac Trans Am SE. Although this bragging right came with a very hefty price tag meaning MSRP’s breeching $50,000 by 1979! This would be equivalent to about $175,000 in today’s dollars. This also meant very low production totals, nd an exceptional opportunity to collect a tremendous piece of Mercedes history! Only 1,816 were ever imported and just 576 of those found garages in 1979.

We are very excited to offer this 1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sedan. Finished in its original color of Milan Brown Metallic (404G) over Bamboo Tan interior, his low mileage example has traveled only 66,700 miles from new! Loaded from the factory with M100 6.9L engine, -speed automatic transmission, ydropneumatic Self-Leveling suspension, ower windows, entral door locking system, ecker Mexico AM/FM/Cassette radio with power antenna, ruise control, ower steering, ower 4-wheel disc brakes, ront fog lamps with rock guards, utomatic climate control, lectric sunroof, DO instrumentation, emote chrome mirrors, assenger vanity mirror, eated rear window, 4” light alloy wheels, nd rear first aid kit.

Our example is truly an excellent survivor featuring all original window glass, erfect undamaged dash, ll original seat upholstery & floor carpeting, riginal owner’s manual, riginal tool kit, nd the factory supplied set of 4 emergency rubber buffers should the suspension system fail. The trunk retains the spare tire, ubber & carpet mats, nd jack. Just recently, he original spark plugs, lug wires, distributor cap were replaced for the first time. The hood insulator pad, attery, nd tires were all installed in 2015. The Euro-style headlamps have been on this car for many years. Built in June 1979, his unit is factory coded with option 494 representing a ‘California Version’ meeting west coast emission demands. It continues to retain a rust free, uper solid body & chassis today! A garage kept, ell maintained unit without question. All features have proven to work including the air conditioning, actory radio, ash clock, nd electric windows & sunroof. A surprisingly fun car to drive for the power, stellar car riding over the bumps, nd amazingly quiet at speed. Please call with questions or offers. Thanks for looking!

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• Price: $42,900
• VIN: 11603512006429
• Cylinders: V8
• Title: Clear/ MO
• Exterior Color: Milan Brown Metallic

• Carfax:
• Engine: 417ci
• Transmission: Automatic
• Mileage: 66,700
• Interior Color: Bamboo Tan

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