Gorgious Classic 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL In Remarkable Condition

This very beautiful classis is in excellent running and driving condition, and certainly cosmetically. Currently all items work as they should, EXCEPT, the A/C does not blow cold, and the antenna does not go up and down automatically as it should. The vacuum for the power locks works, so does the sunroof. The previous owner was a 92-year-old gentleman who owned the car since 1980s, always garaged and pampered it meticulously. The car starts right up even after sitting for a while, and runs beautifully. Everything is original factory, except update of the tape deck.
The photos you see on this listing are beautiful, doing justice to the condition of the car. These pictures are all taken by the dealer from whom I bought it 2 years ago, and represent the present condition of my car! The paint is brilliant and shiny silver, with no sign of fading, no scratches or dings (maybe so small that I could not see), the paint seems to be original, although I do not guarantee it, BUT the condition of the paint is so remarkable that I could not detect any wobbling or overspray or mismatches anywhere. In my opinion and judgment the paint is like new, NO disappointments, which is why I said the pictures are NOT deceiving!!
All the chromes are in remarkable condition, they are all there, shiny and healthy, and NO re-chrome is needed. I believe there is a very small, size of your palm, dent on the front bumper The chrome around the windows and doors are all in great condition I DO consider the total cosmetic condition of this CLASSIC as being GREAT! Please focus very carefully on all the pictures! Factory wheels are also in good condition! ... All the glass, all the way around are perfect, no chips or cracks or scratches.
Interior leather, as you see in the photos, are also in good condition, no tears or holes, NON-SMOKER owners have owned this car, including me. Door panels, all four, center console, dash, headliner, carpet, all TOTALLY are ORIGINAL and in great condition, NO cracks on the dash or holes on the driver door panel, or on the driver side carpet! Inside you could still smell the leather!.. After 40 years! This beautiful classis has been pampered its whole life!
This SEL drives very well, handles and corners very confidently, breaks are good, horn works, all the lights work, windows and door locks operate as they should! I am sure you are aware these engines could easily go for half a million miles, as long as they are well taken care of. My SEL has been well kept. So the mileage should NOT be an issue, otherwise I would list it as a Concourse Condition Benz!
My history with MY LOVELY CLASSIC: .... I bought it June of 2017 through eBay in San Francisco area and had it shipped to my home in Los Angeles area (Orange County), with the intention of keeping it forever. The selling dealer had acted very honorably in describing the car sincerely and accurately, and I had no negative surprises after taking delivery! I had been looking for this model and THIS COLOR, simply because with all the chrome, this is the perfect color, AND the matching interior leather. I was Lucky to find and buy it! So, I am the third owner! .......... I live out of the U.S., but I personally received the car from North, and directly drove it to a warehouse (for mostly collector cars) near my home. The car has been sitting there for the past 2 years, indoors AND COVERED! Since then, I have visited the U.S. once and just drove my Benz for half a day (I have other cars), and parked it again where it has been since. ...... Other than having to pay the storage fee every month gladly, I feel it is a pity and a shame for this beautiful car to just sit there untouched and undriven! I have decided to let another LUCKY BUYER own and enjoy it! For sure I would be missing it, especially the COLOR and the CONDITION, on the other hand I would be saving the storage fee and make someone else VERY HAPPY!.... My SEL can be a DAILY DRIVER!
I plan to be in the country at the end of this month for 3 weeks for medical check ups and other affairs (I am 70!) For the bidders who are near this area and wish to inspect my car, I will make myself available on 4/30, 5/1-2, a 3-day chance to look at my car! Others can just rely on my SINCERE INFORMATION, just as I did when I found and bought it!
Otherwise: PLEASE... 1. If you are not sure, DO NOT BID! ..... 2. If you need to inspect, DO it BEFORE BIDDING! ........ Let's be honorable and act responsibly and respectfully! I only have a limited time to sell this and ANOTHER BENZ that I am listing now, I cannot afford to relist and relist! It's just not right anyway, regardless if I have time or not!.... PLEASE HONOT YOUR WORD, RESPECT YOUR OWN BID! ..... .....THANK YOU!
I have lots of pictures and will try post them. If you have questions or need more photos, just ask!
As I am sure you know, these classics APPRECIATE in value, especially in this remarkable condition, and with this COLOR combination. This model with all the chrome, MUST be SILVER!According to Hagerty"s Classic Car Values, here are the average price of each category for a 1979 450 SEL: #1 Concours condition: $25,000.... #2 Excellent: $17,500..... #3 Good: $10,600...... #4 Fair: $6,100!...... MY SEL condition is half way between Excellent and Good, but my reserve is reasonable! ... BID TO OWN this very beautiful piece of HISTORY,,,, AND KEEP IT!
All said, my SEL is NOT in show room condition, but absolutely remarkable shape! This is a USED vehicle, anytime, any day, anywhere, something could go wrong with it, not because it is a bad car! Obviously, there are warranties or guarantees on this Benz, like ALL other classics listed on eBay! I don't hesitate to derive it across the country tomorrow (after oil change)! I have shared with you as much as I know about it, and with the very short chance I have had driving it. I give all the credit to the previous owner who showed pride in his ownership! And I carried the torch!
PLEASE remember: Deposit within 24 hours, Full payment within 3 days, Vehicle pick up within 7 days after auction ends! Numbers to remember, PLEASE, 1-3-7!