Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

(1972 - 1980)

Brand:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

450 SLC

Related:

SL R107

Country:

Germany

Car articles about Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 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 SLC

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 SLC (C 107) (1974-1981)

Coupe, 184 PS, 2746 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 350 SLC (C 107) (1971-1980)

Coupe, 199 PS, 3499 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC (C 107) (1980-1981)

Coupe, 217 PS, 3818 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC (C 107) (1980-1981)

Coupe, 239 PS, 4973 cm³

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

4-Door Sedan, 224 PS, 4520 cm³

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 SL (R 107) (1973-1980)

Convertible, 224 PS, 4520 cm³

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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (107) 1980 Not Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (May 20, 2016)	450 SLC (107)	1980	Not Sold	Auctionata Berlin Sale (May 20, 2016)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 1980 Sold RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 6, 2019)	450 SLC 5.0	1980	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 6, 2019)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 'Dakar' Replica 1978 Sold Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais Paris (February 3, 2022)	450 SLC 5.0 'Dakar' Replica	1978	Sold	Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais Paris (February 3, 2022)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 'Rallyewagen' 1979 Withdrawn RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 1, 2023)	450 SLC 5.0 'Rallyewagen'	1979	Withdrawn	RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 1, 2023)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 'Rally Prepared' 1977 Not Sold Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Online Only (March 3, 2021)	450 SLC 'Rally Prepared'	1977	Not Sold	Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Online Only (March 3, 2021)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 1977 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Sammlung Wiesenthal (December 1, 2018)	450 SLC	1977	Sold	Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Sammlung Wiesenthal (December 1, 2018)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (107) 1974 Not Sold Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016)	450 SLC (107)	1974	Not Sold	Classic Car Auctions UK Classic Car Sale (September 24, 2016)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (107) 1978 Sold ACA King's Lynn Auction (January 28, 2017)	450 SLC (107)	1978	Sold	ACA King's Lynn Auction (January 28, 2017)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (107) 1979 Not Sold Coys Ascot Race Course (May 16, 2015)	450 SLC (107)	1979	Not Sold	Coys Ascot Race Course (May 16, 2015)
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (107) 1979 Sold Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Motor Museum 6th June 2015 Cars (June 6, 2015)	450 SLC (107)	1979	Sold	Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Motor Museum 6th June 2015 Cars (June 6, 2015)

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