1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC

- Delivered new in Germany
- Elegant Astral Silver Metallic with Blue Leather interior
- Renowned as one of the finest luxury sports cars
- Powerful and refined 5.0-litre V8 engine
- Just over 1.100 units have been built
- Dutch registration document

Please kindly note that this car will be available for viewing by prior appointment in WAREGEM(BELGIUM) please contact [email protected] for booking

'There are few who would argue - we included - that the 500 SL is one of the world's finest luxury sports cars; beautifully styled and superbly engineered. Its engine and automatic transmission set extremely high standards in terms of smoothness and refinement while in most conditions its handling and roadholding are of the highest order.' - Motor.
Introduced alongside the outwardly similar 380 SL roadster and SLC coupé models at the Geneva Salon in March 1980, the 500 SL and 500 SLC retained the Type 107 bodyshell first introduced in 1971/72 in virtually unchanged form, the most noticeable difference being the addition of a front spoiler. Built on a longer wheelbase, the coupé models accommodated two rear seat passengers and provided greater boot space than their open-topped siblings. The running gear followed Mercedes-Benz's established pattern, comprising all-independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, while a new four-speed automatic transmission was standard equipment.
The 500 SLC featured the all-alloy 4,973cc overhead-camshaft V8 engine that had debuted in the 450 SLC 5.0 of 1977. Lighter, more powerful and less thirsty than the old 4.5-litre iron-block V8, the 5.0-litre produced 240bhp at 5,000rpm, an output sufficient to propel the luxuriously-equipped yet lightweight 500 SLC to 225km/h. With approximately the same amount of power on tap as the legendary 300 SL sports car, the 500 SLC was both lighter and slightly quicker off the mark, though a little down on top speed when compared to its illustrious cousin.
This luxurious Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC was delivered new by the Mercedes-Benz dealer in Berlin in 1980, featuring the elegant Astral Silver Metallic paintwork and a striking Blue Leather interior. Fitted with an automatic transmission, the car was equipped with numerous options, making it even more exclusive and convenient, including:

- Electrically operated sliding roof
- Electric seat heaters for both front seats
- Right-side exterior rearview mirror
- Tempomat (cruise control)
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Becker Radio Mexico cassette full stereo with electronic controls
- Automatic antenna
- Automatic climate control
- Heat-insulating glass all-around
- Heated rear window pane (laminated glass)
- Headlamp wiper/washer system

The car currently retains its original colour configuration and shows a mileage of 274,881 km. After being stored for the last decades, it is now non-operational and will require recommissioning and partial restoration before being roadworthy again. It is accompanied by a Dutch registration title.