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1978 MERCEDES 450SEL 6.9 W116 SOLD

1978 Mercedes 450 SEL 6. 9 W116

Finished in Magnatite blue with parchment velour interior.

61, 800 miles / 99, 500 km

Factory specification includes air conditioning, cruise control, central locking, front centre armrest, rear headrests, "Mexican-Hat" style alloy wheels. Fitted with a refurbished Becker Europa radio.

Registered as a diplomatic vehicle that came to the UK very early in its life. In recent years the car has been thoroughly recommissioned with particular attention to shock absorbers, steering and the Bosch fuel injection system. Rubber belts and hoses have been replaced and a thorough service carried. The vehicle has also had a very high quality glass-out respray in the original factory colour.

A very rare 6. 9 model in certainly the most desirable colour combination.

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