For sale extremely rare 1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC 5.0Built as a test platform to collect data for the next generation of aluminum engines,1979 450 SLC 5.0 was manufactured in extremely limited numbers and was breathtakingly expensive .Exactly 1470 examples were build for road use just enough for FIA homologation. Competition history included an outright win in grueling 18 000 mile South America Cross Rallye.The factory VIN plate identifies the car VIN 107 026 12 000351, 351th car builtThis example is finished in Gray Blue Metallic DB-906 over blue interiorFront and rear seats were reupholstered 1 y agoVery solid car with good looking frame and floorsRuns goodBody panels are straightElectric Sunroof worksPaint has plenty of shine240 PS V8 mated to automatic transmissionEuropean headlights and tail lightsCar is also 115 kg lighter then regular SLCNo Reserve auctionOpen to offersDo not bid if you are not going to complete transaction.I can assist with domestic or international shipping(as low as $800)Happy Bidding