LOT 41
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Chassis no. 11603612007151
Sold for €38,640 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 41
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9
Chassis no. 11603612007151
Chassis no. 11603612007151
- Delivered new in Germany
- Only 109,856 km on the odometer
- Believed to have had two owners from new
- A fabulous example of the world's fastest saloon in period
- From the final year of 450 SEL 6.9 production
- German registration document
Please kindly note that this car will be available for viewing by prior appointment in DORTMUND(GERMANY): please contact [email protected] for booking.
Launched in 1972, the W116 generation was the first large Mercedes saloon to be badged S-Class, and quickly set a new high watermark for design, safety, and engineering integrity. At the 1974 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz demonstrated a wild streak by launching the 450 SEL 6.9. Denoted only by ever-so-slightly wider wheels and discreet '6.9' badging at the rear, this high-performance variant housed a developed version of the hand built M100 V8 engine created for the iconic 600 Grosser, now enlarged to 6834cc and fitted with dry-sump lubrication. Front and rear hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension gave a world-beating ride, and the 225 km/h top speed earned the 450 SEL 6.9 the distinction of being the world's fastest saloon at its launch. Just 7,380 examples were produced over a five-year production cycle.
Delivered new in Germany, this elegant and stately 450 SEL 6.9 was first registered on January 3, 1980, with the number plate "RE-EN 450." It was initially owned by an industrialist and business owner from the north of the Ruhr.
The original service book, present in the file, shows regular maintenance stamps from both Mercedes-Benz and Autohaus (authorized service center). It also indicates that the car had covered 108,000 km by 1984, with just an additional 1,000 km added to the odometer since then.
The original Fahrzeugbrief (German registration title) is included in the file, along with the original Daten card and the original sales brochure, which contains technical specifications and photographs.
While it has been carefully maintained over the years, it has been kept on static display. As such, recommissioning will be required before this dignified vehicle is returned to the road.
- Only 109,856 km on the odometer
- Believed to have had two owners from new
- A fabulous example of the world's fastest saloon in period
- From the final year of 450 SEL 6.9 production
- German registration document
Please kindly note that this car will be available for viewing by prior appointment in DORTMUND(GERMANY): please contact [email protected] for booking.
Launched in 1972, the W116 generation was the first large Mercedes saloon to be badged S-Class, and quickly set a new high watermark for design, safety, and engineering integrity. At the 1974 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz demonstrated a wild streak by launching the 450 SEL 6.9. Denoted only by ever-so-slightly wider wheels and discreet '6.9' badging at the rear, this high-performance variant housed a developed version of the hand built M100 V8 engine created for the iconic 600 Grosser, now enlarged to 6834cc and fitted with dry-sump lubrication. Front and rear hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension gave a world-beating ride, and the 225 km/h top speed earned the 450 SEL 6.9 the distinction of being the world's fastest saloon at its launch. Just 7,380 examples were produced over a five-year production cycle.
Delivered new in Germany, this elegant and stately 450 SEL 6.9 was first registered on January 3, 1980, with the number plate "RE-EN 450." It was initially owned by an industrialist and business owner from the north of the Ruhr.
The original service book, present in the file, shows regular maintenance stamps from both Mercedes-Benz and Autohaus (authorized service center). It also indicates that the car had covered 108,000 km by 1984, with just an additional 1,000 km added to the odometer since then.
The original Fahrzeugbrief (German registration title) is included in the file, along with the original Daten card and the original sales brochure, which contains technical specifications and photographs.
While it has been carefully maintained over the years, it has been kept on static display. As such, recommissioning will be required before this dignified vehicle is returned to the road.
Footnotes
Please kindly note that VAT at the prevailing german rate (currently 19%) will be added to the buyer's premium which will be invoiced on a VAT exclusive basis. If you are planning to export, please make the department aware.
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