The R107 and C107 took the chassis components of the mid-size Mercedes-Benz W114 model and mated them to the larger engines from the W116 S-Class. The SL version was a two-seat roadster with standard soft and hardtop with optional folding seats for the rear bench. The SLC (C107) derivative was a two-door hardtop coupe with normal rear seats. The SLC is commonly referred to as an 'SL coupe', but in reality it was an S-class coupe replacing the former saloon-based 280/300 SE coupe in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. The SLC was replaced earlier than the SL, in 1981, with a much larger model, the 380 SEC based on the new S Class. Sales in North America began in 1972, with the name 350 SL, but with a larger 4.5 litre, V8 engine and were renamed 450 SL/SLC.

First registered on 6th November 1979, the 450 SLC offered here stands out from the crowd. Having benefitted from an extensive restoration over a number of years, the car is now available at a fraction of the restoration cost. A passion project, the car was stripped down, welded where needed and given a full respray in 2018. Over £1,200 was spent having the front and rear bumpers re-chromed, brand new Mercedes-Benz wheels were bought, new tyres were fitted and €6,000 was spent purchasing a new correct Mercedes-Benz interior from renowned Mercedes-Benz parts supplier Klaus Hermann Mayer. As a result, the car presents beautifully and is reported by the vendor to run and drive just as well.

Supplied with a V5C registration document, original maintenance book, service book with nine stamps in it with the first five from Normand Ltd of Abbey Road, London and a second service book showing an additional four service stamps taking the service recorded history up to 86,390 miles. With a lovely service history recorded almost all the way to the cars current 93,000 miles and having benefitted from a recent restoration, this wonderful 450 SLC is ready to go. Consigned by Will Penrose.

Lot details
Year: 1979
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 450 SLC
Registration: DYM 303V
Chassis No: 10702422028533
Engine No: 11798522047221
Odometer: 93,000

* Fully restored example
* €6,000 spent on Mercedes-Benz interior
* Good service history