1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL for sale

Name: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: md0018
Price: 33740 EUR
Availability: InStock

€33,740

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Werkendam, Netherlands

Mileage: 111,185 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 1973
Power: 224 PS (165 kW)

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL is a used car showing 111,185 km. It is powered by a 4,520 cm³ petrol engine rated at 224 PS (165 kW). It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Carnelian Red with a Beige interior. It is a 2-seat car.

The R107 SL ran for almost two decades, and this 450 SL is an early European car, built in the year the V8 roadster went on sale outside North America. Carnelian Red paint is paired with a cream leather interior, a matching ivory steering wheel and body-coloured steel wheels with chrome hubcaps.

It comes with both roofs, the original removable hard top and a black soft top, and it has electric windows and a later Pioneer audio unit. The seller describes it as a European-market car in good condition.

The car is located in Werkendam, Netherlands.

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL uses the 4,520 cc M117 V8 with Bosch D-Jetronic injection, in its European version, rated at 225 PS (165 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 377 Nm at 3,000 rpm, with a top speed of 218 km/h, with a three-speed automatic driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Carnelian Red
Interior: Beige
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 111,185 km
Condition: Used
Location: Werkendam, Netherlands

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 4,520 cc
Cylinders: 8
Power quoted by the dealer: 224 PS (165 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2
Seats: 2
Kerb weight: 1,610 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,015 kg
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 246 cm

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 7

Electric front windows
Leather upholstery
Power steering
Original removable hard top
Black soft top
Steel wheels with hubcaps
Pioneer audio system

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 450 SL in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At €33,740, it sits below the median of €139,712 for the 410 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 3% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Werkendam, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

111,185 km recorded, against a median of 17,550 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 1999 car in Italy at €33,850, and a 1992 car in Hungary at €33,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, and how does a purchase work?

Maasdijk Automotive, a professional dealer in Werkendam, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 450 SL be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Werkendam, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Mercedes-Benz 450 SL still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Maasdijk Automotive before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL for sale

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL for Sale in the Netherlands