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LOT 486

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Saloon Project Registration no. NNX 804V Chassis no. 11603622006781

Sold for £2,250 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 486

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Saloon Project
Registration no. NNX 804V Chassis no. 11603622006781

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Saloon Project
Registration no. NNX 804V
Chassis no. 11603622006781

Odometer reading: 218,000
MOT: Expired


*Formerly Swinford Motors' demonstrator
*In dry storage since 1993
*Offered for restoration

Footnotes

Fast, well-engineered and luxuriously equipped in Mercedes-Benz's finest tradition, the 450 SEL 6.9 first appeared in 1974 and was hailed by Road & Track magazine as 'the fastest, best sedan in the world'. The new super saloon used the long-wheelbase bodyshell of the larger S-Class fitted with an enlarged and developed version of the overhead-camshaft V8 engine found in its predecessor and the leviathan '600' models. All Mercedes-Benz's latest safety developments were incorporated along with automatic transmission and self-levelling suspension as standard. Top speed was 140mph, with 60mph coming up in seven seconds.

Formerly Swinford Motors' demonstrator, this example has been in dry storage since 1993 and is offered in need of restoration. The engine runs when connected to an auxiliary fuel supply and given a squirt of carburettor cleaner, and shows full oil pressure, while the beige velour interior just needs a clean. It is reported that much of the electrical system is in working order, including all four windows.

The car has had four owners and comes with its service book stamped by Swinford Motors up to 106,000 miles and by one other firm at 134,376 miles (the current odometer reading is circa 218,000 miles). Sold strictly as viewed, the car also comes with handbooks, all MoTs, and a V5C document. Four genuine new-old-stock wings, bought directly from Mercedes, are included in the sale.


Vendor Score Total: 31 /100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 10 /25
Body Work: 2
Paint: 2
Glass: 2
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 2
Wheels/Tyres: 2

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 4 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 1
Axles: 1
Suspension: 1
Brakes: 1

INTERIOR TOTAL: 7 /20
Seats: 2
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 1
Trim: 2

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 2 /10
Main components: 1
Ancillary components: 1

ENGINE TOTAL: 5 /20
Starting: 1
Running: 1
Under Bonnet: 1
Mechanical components: 2

Car History File: 3

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