1976 Mercedes 450 SEL 4.5 V8 W116 For Sale

Mercedes 450 SEL 4. 5 V8 1976

Rare survivor of the Mercedes flagship model of the 70’s, the W116. High spec model with a 4. 5L V8 engine. Original UK RHD car.

Its been dry stored in a garage since 1994. The mileage then and now 25 years on, is 115500.
There are several MOTs from the late 80’s/ early 90’s verifying the mileage.

All the hard work has been done to get it running again. It just needs finishing, hence the price.

Its had new outer sills but long term storage has preserved most of the car. There were only a few small bodywork repairs needed.

The body is now rust free and straight. The under side is solid too – no welding required.

Great period colour scheme. The metallic green paintwork is presentable but its flat and dull with small scratches. Colour sanding & polishing will improve it. Its ok for daily use though as is with no rust spots.

The interior is lovely – like stepping back into the 70’s! Orange carpets in extremely good, dry and clean condition. The headliner and dash are like new and the seats very good. 4 electric windows, an electric sunroof, stereo, heated rear screen, heater and even headlamp wipers all working. The air con engages and still has refrigerant visible in the inspection window but isn’t ice cold, so a simple recharge would probably sort it out. It also needs the fuel tank sender repaired or replaced.

Work to get the car running again after 25 years included draining the fuel tank, ultrasonically cleaning the tank filter screen, replacing the fuel pump, fuel filter and cleaning the injectors. The oil was changed (to fully synthetic) with a new filter. The coolant was also flushed and renewed.
Then a new battery and overhaul of the ignition system.

It now starts and drives. The auto gearbox kicks down nicely and it also stops well. No smoke or leaks! Be aware though it has only been driven short distances and is on Sorn. I would recommend trailering it home initially, as it hasn’t driven more than a few miles in a quarter of a century. I can help arrange this if payment is made in advance.

Being a 1976 car it is of course tax exempt, MOT exempt and can display black number plates.

I have lots of extra pictures, email me for a web link to them. If there is a specific area you would like a photo of, please let me know.

I’m located 2 mins from J27 of the M4 motorway in SE Wales.

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