The W107 chassis of the 280,350,380,450 and 560SLs was one of the longest running production bodies in the Diamler-Benz AGs line, and W107s are extremely well built and collectable. It is also the first V8 powered two-seater to be built at the Stuttgart, Germany factory. , , 450SL’s are plentiful, BUT it’s very hard to find one with this RARE and HIGHLY DESIREABLE COLOR COMBINATION, that is unmolested, and has been meticulously maintained, and documented!, , This Mercedes had ONLY 3 owners since new, and its third owner purchased this beauty back in 1990 (original pre-purchase inspection is enclosed)!! It spent its whole life in Sunny Texas and Florida. It was enjoyed sporadically and had been driven and enjoyed only on nice sunny days! This beauty also comes with all original books and manuals, as well as its original production data card!!, , It’s rare Magnetite Metallic Blue Paint shines beautifully, and combined with Bamboo Leather Interior this Classic German roadster looks stunning!!!! , , About the car:, , Its Magnetite Metallic Blue (#931H magnetitblau) paint has a beautiful shine and luster, and it looks like the day it left the showroom floor!! Chrome is in beautiful condition, complete with healthy luster, and this beautiful roadster is a head turner and conversation piece everywhere it goes. , , This Mercedes is only a 3 owner car, and it was Texas and Florida Vehicle its whole life! Current owner purchased this beauty in 1990 and owned it and cherished it until this day!! Being Southern USA (Texas and Florida) car its whole life, it is very solid, and its undercarriage is all original, unmolested and most importantly it is rust free! , , Body is also very straight and solid, and all doors, hood, and trunk are operating with ease, with everything lining up as it should. It has been always garaged, pampered and kept away from rain and bad weather. , , When you remove the dust in the wheel well area, original factory paint is revealed. You can find this on only handful of these cars as majority of them had been undercoated time after time trying to prevent or cover up the rust! Factory VIN # stamping on the front radiator support are another sign of originality of this car. (please see pictures), , There is not a lot of 450SL’s out there in this solid and amazingly kept and preserved condition!!, , It comes with both soft top, and the hard top! Blue Canvas Soft top is like brand new, in excellent condition, and it is very easy to operate. Back Plastic windows are crystal clear! , , Hard top is also in excellent condition, including all original Sekurit glass, and the headliner which is clean, and rips and tears free!! , , -Interior, , Its original, and elegant Bamboo Leather interior is in wonderful condition! Leather seats are in excellent condition, new looking, and they are very supportive and comfortable! This Mercedes comes with power windows, and they are working as they should!, Just take a look at the pictures, and you will get an idea about the condition of this car, how nicely it is kept, and how beautiful it is., , -Engine And Transmission, , 4.5 Liter V8 Engine is strong and powerful as ever! It starts with ease, and it has no problems moving this Classic German Roadster down the highway! , , Automatic Transmission shifts smoothly and effortlessly through every gear. This German Roadster handles great at the high speeds, and it is very comfortable., , Mercedes Chrome Wheels are wrapped in Four matching GoodYear Assurance touring tires. They are in excellent condition, new looking, with plenty of life left in them, and they make this car float on the road. , , Air Condition works as it should, and this car is ready for some topless fun!!!! , , This beautiful roadster comes complete with its original books and manuals, and its original production data card. , , With its rare and desirable color combination, being only 3 owner car (current owner owned it for over 20 years!!!), there is not a lot of 450