This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is finished in Brilliant Red over Mushroom leather, and it features a removable body-color hardtop and a black convertible top. The car was sold new in Texas, and its 4.5-liter V8 is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include Euro-spec headlamps, automatic climate control, wood veneer trim, and power windows. This 450SL is now offered by the selling dealer with a data card, a warranty plate, a hardtop winch, factory books and manuals, and a clean Kansas title.

The body is finished in Brilliant Red (525) and features a removable color-matching hardtop and a black convertible top. The seller notes that the entire car was repainted to correct fading clearcoat under previous ownership, and that the current paint shows blemishes. Rust spots on the lower rear corner of the driver door and above one of the headlights can be seen up close in the photo gallery below.

Factory 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are wrapped in Runway Enduro-706 tires, while the spare wheel in the trunk wears a Pirelli Cinturato P3 tire. Additional exterior features include Euro-spec headlamps fitted under previous ownership as well as US-spec front and rear bumpers.

The front seats and armrest are wrapped in Mushroom leather (205), and wear on the seats can be seen in the gallery. Additional interior amenities include power windows, automatic climate control, and wood veneer trim. The Becker Grand Prix stereo is said to be malfunctioning.

Factory VDO instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer and an analog clock, and the six-digit odometer shows just over 74k miles.

The 4.5-liter V8 produced 180 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Service on the fuel system, fuel hoses, and accumulator reportedly were performed in early 2019.

Additional photos of the underbody are presented in the gallery.

The car’s data card and factory manuals are included in the sale. The accompanying warranty plate indicates that the first owner was a resident of Abilene, Texas.