MERCEDES-BENZ Mercedes Benz 450SEL 1979 6.9

1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9Introducing this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 finished in its factory color Astral Silver Metallic (735), complemented by a Dark Blue interior and elegant Burl Walnut wood veneers. This full-size luxury sedan represents the flagship performance model of the W116 generation and offers a blend of comfort, engineering, and understated presence typical of Mercedes-Benz vehicles from this era.Highlights:- Factory Color Astral Silver Metallic (Astralsilber)- Dark Blue Interior- Burl Walnut Wood Veneers- 6.9-Liter V8 Engine- Automatic Transmission- Fuel Injection- Power Steering- Sliding Roof (Sunroof)- Air Conditioning- Bosch Headlamps- 14-Inch Bundt-Style Alloy Wheels- Bilstein Jack and Spare Tire Included- Manufacturer's Literature IncludedEquipped with a massive 6.9-liter V8 paired with an automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes four-wheel disc brakes, twin exhaust finishers, a sliding roof, VDO instrumentation, a four-spoke steering wheel, chrome bumpers with rubber guards, side moldings, chrome trim, Michelin tires, and 14-inch Bundt-style alloy wheels. The trunk houses a spare tire along with the Bilstein jack.Inside, the cabin features air conditioning, bucket seats with head restraints, power windows, dual-side rearview mirrors, an analog clock, door pockets, glove box, center console, Alpine radio, and a fender-mounted antenna. The burl walnut wood trim provides a classic touch that reflects the craftsmanship Mercedes-Benz was known for during the late 1970s.The 450SEL 6.9 was one of the fastest four-door sedans in the world when new and featured a sophisticated hydropneumatic suspension system derived from Mercedes-Benz engineering developments of the time. Today, it remains an interesting example of the brand's flagship luxury sedan from the W116 generation and presents as mechanically sound. For $21,750