This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL was modified in the 1990s with a 429ci Ford Cobra Jet V8 in place of the original 4.5L V8. The prior owner purchased the car at auction in the mid 1990s as currently equipped, including the roll bar, Ford automatic transmission, hood scoop, dual exhaust, aftermarket front and rear spoilers, and custom side stripes. The selling dealer has fitted four new tires and performed an oil and filter change since acquiring the car in April 2018. This customized R107 is now being offered at no reserve with both hard and soft tops, as well as a clean Ohio title.

The car was repainted at the time of the engine swap, and an aftermarket rear spoiler and chin spoiler have also been added. Custom Cobra-Benz side stripes are present on both sides, and Cobra badges are affixed to the front fenders and in the license plate recess. The car retains stock slim bumpers and is equipped with a grey convertible top.

A custom roll bar is affixed to the top boot and incorporates a third brake light. A removable hardtop is included and pictured in the gallery below. The custom dual exhaust is said to rattle under heavy load. Since acquiring the car the selling dealer fitted four new tires.

The cabin features grey upholstery on the seats, doors, and center stack, which is contrasted by burgundy plastics and carpets. A late 1980s-vintage aftermarket stereo is present, and the car retains working heat. A/C hardware is present, but no belt is fitted and the system is not currently working. Interior power features are said to work.

An aftermarket tachometer is fitted in the instrument cluster, though the car retains a stock speedometer and multi-function gauge at the left. The seller notes that the speedometer occasionally fluctuates and clicks. 3k miles are shown, about 300 of which were added by the seller. The true total is unknown.

The Mercedes 4.5-liter V8 and automatic have been replaced by a 429ci Ford Cobra Jet V8 and a Ford automatic transmission. The swap was completed before the previous owner purchased the car in the mid 1990s, and the engine is equipped with an MSD distributor and a Holley carburetor. The selling dealer performed an oil and filter change in preparation for sale.