1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC 450 - Genuine Low Mileage SOLD

This is a very reluctant sale as it was my pet project but alas COVID has meant I have to sell it.

This car comes with a full MB Service stamped history from new (10-8-78) to 2005 @ SMAC Lancaster MB. Then is appears that it was serviced by MB Southend but this is being confirmed and I will supply docs for 2005 to 2009 if i can obtain them from the dealer.

In 2009, it was bought from a Classic Dealer in Bingley West Yorks by my father's friend in the Republic of Ireland. He did a lot of work to it and I have the service records, tax and insurance records for the car during its time in Ireland.

Due to him being elderly, he let the car go a bit before I bought it and brought it back to the UK in 2019. I then had the car homologated by the Mercedes-Benz Club and Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart to obtain her original plate which has been done and ratified.

The engine is very strong and she has been kept in a dry garage since returning to the UK. She has just failed her latest MOT due to some fairly minor welding that needs doing. I had similar done last year to the rear off side and it cost £300 approx plus VAT (receipts included).

The snag list I was working to bring her to very good condition was/ is:

Some minor bodywork to bonnet, sun roof and door sill (bubble rust) - photos available to serious buyers
Full respray and 4 new tyres
Replace door and window seals - all original glass throughout but most seals need replacing especially front and wear screens
Front passenger seat needs some upholstery work as does head lining and rear parcel shelf - nothing major for a decent upholsterer
Boot needs a liner and a couple of bungs - original spare wheel and tyre and jack - did not come with tools
Engine needs very little - maybe new spark plugs

I have not seen a Milano Braun with Cloth advertised elsewhere so its a rarity and an eye catcher - people love it!

All in all given its rarity - I think this car is a dream waiting to be finished. Alas I won't get to finish it. Serious offers only please.

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