Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL

(1973 - 1980)

Brand:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

450 SEL

Related:

S-Klasse

Country:

Germany

Car articles about Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL by year

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The top model of the seventies - Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9

November 30, 2011 — Roger Gloor und Bruno von Rotz 21

"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.

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 - the best car in the world from back then

July 23, 2015 — Bruno von Rotz 77

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.

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 - significantly sportier and lighter coupé

June 30, 2019 — Bruno von Rotz 121

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

Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL (W 116) (1972-1975)

4-Door Sedan, 224 PS, 4520 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 (W 116) (1975-1980)

4-Door Sedan, 285 PS, 6834 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 450 SE (W 116) (1972-1980)

4-Door Sedan, 224 PS, 4520 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 450 SL (R 107) (1973-1980)

Convertible, 224 PS, 4520 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (C 107) (1973-1980)

Coupe, 224 PS, 4520 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 (R 107) (1977-1980)

Coupe, 239 PS, 5025 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL (W 116) (1974-1980)

4-Door Sedan, 184 PS, 2746 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 350 SEL (W 116) (1973-1980)

4-Door Sedan, 199 PS, 3499 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL (W 126) (1979-1985)

4-Door Sedan, 184 PS, 2746 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL (W 126) (1979-1985)

4-Door Sedan, 217 PS, 3818 cm³

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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
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 W116 1974 Conditional Sale Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Oktober-Versteigerung (October 20, 2018)	450 SEL W116	1974	Conditional Sale	Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Oktober-Versteigerung (October 20, 2018)
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 1975 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Swiss Classic World Luzern (June 1, 2024)	450 SEL 6.9	1975	Sold	Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Swiss Classic World Luzern (June 1, 2024)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL (116) 1974 Sold Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale (May 21, 2017)	450 SEL (116)	1974	Sold	Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale (May 21, 2017)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 (116) 1978 Conditional Sale Auctionata Berlin Sale (April 22, 2016)	450 SEL 6.9 (116)	1978	Conditional Sale	Auctionata Berlin Sale (April 22, 2016)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 1979 Sold RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 5, 2020)	450 SEL 6.9	1979	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 5, 2020)

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