THE OVERVIEWOffered for an appreciating new owner AT NO RESERVE is this rare classic 1979 Mercedes Benz 450SL Roadster!Finished in grey metallic over saddle tan leather interior. this 36 year-old SL has been driven an average of about 9. 00 miles per year since new for a total of 287. 00 miles since new. and YES. the odometer still works!. This California car [with both front and rear sunshine plates] sports a great running 4. 5 liter V8 engine mated to a factory automatic transmission. both factory hardtop and NEWER soft top. genuine Benz alloy wheels with good rubber. stereo. electric windows and more This classic SL is a great value here for considerably less than the cost of the sales tax alone on a new Benz!PLEASE CALL 650-307-2251 FOR QUESTIONS. nbsp;TEST DRIVES AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS. THE BODY AND TRIMThe exterior of this 1979 450Sl is in FAIR. far from concourse condition with decent paint finish and several corrosion spots on the body panels. Surprisingly though the underside of this car is solid. The chrome and trim pieces look to be original and in good condition. The soft top is fairly new and fresh with nice plastic window and the factory hardtop is included with the car as well. THE INTERIORThe interior of this Benz is in good to very good overall condition with working electric windows and newer cd stereo. lights. blinkers. speedo and odometer all in working order. The wood trim is in excellent condition as are the door panels. dash and headliner. The leather seat upholstery has some cracks. the a/c does not blow cold. Overall this is a still cool classic cockpit. THE DRIVING EXPERIENCEThis 1976 Mercedes starts perfectly with strong and smooth running engine. nice shifting transmission. supple suspension with solid handling. The car had new brakes and lines though the pedal is mushy and the hydraulic system needs to be bled. There is a slight exhaust manifold gasket flutter. This is still a solid cruising classic Benz that is a joy to drive with the top down on a warm sunny afternoon. THE DETAILS AND $$$$$1. This 1979 Benz will be sold with clear and clean California certificate of title. I WILL ONLY SELL THIS CAR TO AN OUT-OF-STATE BUYER! PLEASE do NOT bid on this car if you are a California resident who plans to register it here in this state. Frankly I do not want to deal with smog and the registration is expired! It will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I welcome prospective new owners to come see. drive. feel and inspect this car in person. NOTE: There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So. PLEASE bid thoughtfully!2. Zero feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion. 3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 4. Winning bidder please call 650-307-2251 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close. 5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. 6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person. bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.