Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6,9
(1975 - 1980)
Car articles about Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6,9 by year
"In the midst of a period of economic worries, Daimler-Benz is launching an expensive, large car that aspires to the pinnacle of today's automotive technology..." This was written in "Automobil Revue" in mid-May 1975, the year in which the car market had reached a low point. In fact, it seemed an anachronism for a car company to come out with a new super model during the "oil crisis" that certainly did not have economy written all over it. Nevertheless, the car was a success, with 7,380 vehicles being built. This report summarizes its technical specifications and refers to presentations and test reports. Of particular interest and worthy of note in this article are the original transcripts of the statements made by Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Scherenberg at the presentation, as well as the technical data and press information.
In 1975, Mercedes presented the 450 SEL 6.9, the top-of-the-range model of the W 116 S-Class. A powerful V8 with a displacement of 6.8 liters delivered over 280 hp and catapulted the saloon into sports car performance territory. This was also appreciated by the press and, of course, the celebrities of the time. This driving report describes the special features and characteristics of the large saloon and shows them in present-day and historical images, supplemented by a sound sample.
Externally, there were only minimal distinguishing features, but when connoisseurs spotted a Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC coupé with a rubber lip on the trunk lid and the number "5.0" on the right-hand side of the rear in 1978, the driver was sure to receive an appreciative nod. After all, this Mercedes-Benz was the fastest car from Sindelfingen at the time and quite expensive too. Only 1977 of the lightweight coupé were built between 1978 and 1980, a good reason to dedicate a detailed report with many photos to the SLC 5.0.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6,9
4-Door Sedan, 224 PS, 4520 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 285 PS, 6834 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 224 PS, 4520 cm3
Convertible, 224 PS, 4520 cm3
Coupe, 224 PS, 4520 cm3
Coupe, 239 PS, 5025 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 184 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 199 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 184 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 217 PS, 3818 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6,9
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6,9L 1976 Sold Artcurial Rétromobile (March 18, 2022) |
450 SEL 6,9L | 1976 | Sold | Artcurial Rétromobile (March 18, 2022) | |
| Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 1976 Not Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) |
450 SEL | 1976 | Not Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (April 9, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL (116) 1976 Sold Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016) |
450 SEL (116) | 1976 | Sold | Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 1979 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 17, 2020) |
450 SEL 6.9 | 1979 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 17, 2020) | |
| Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 1976 Not Sold ACA Kings Lynn (January 23, 2016) |
450 SEL | 1976 | Not Sold | ACA Kings Lynn (January 23, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 (116) 1979 Not Sold Classicbid Stuttgart (March 3, 2017) |
450 SEL 6.9 (116) | 1979 | Not Sold | Classicbid Stuttgart (March 3, 2017) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 1976 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg Versteigerung (October 15, 2022) |
450 SEL 6.9 | 1976 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg Versteigerung (October 15, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL (W116) 1979 Sold Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival (August 23, 2024) |
450 SEL (W116) | 1979 | Sold | Iconic Auctioneers Silverstone Festival (August 23, 2024) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 1979 Sold Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 6, 2020) |
450 SEL 6.9 | 1979 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 6, 2020) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 1977 Sold RM/Sotheby's Palm Beach (March 20, 2020) |
450 SEL 6.9 | 1977 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Palm Beach (March 20, 2020) |
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