1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 for sale

24,900Euro

EUR

Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany

  • Mileage 274,000 km
  • Gearbox Automatic
  • First registration September 1978

1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 for Sale in Germany

This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 is a used car first registered in September 1978, showing 274,000 km. It is powered by a 5.0-litre aluminium V8 engine. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Mandelgrün Metallic with a Grün interior. It is a 4-seat car.

Equipment includes Rare homologation model with aluminium bonnet and 5.0-litre engine, One owner, original registration document available, Accident-free, with an exceptional maintenance history, Historic vehicle registration (H-plate), Fresh vehicle inspection (April 2026), no defects, valid until April 2028.

The asking price is €24,900. The car is located in Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 uses the 4,973 cc M117 all-aluminium V8, the first light-alloy block Mercedes put in a production car, rated at 240 PS (177 kW) at 5,000 rpm, with a three-speed automatic gearbox with wider gear sets for the V8's torque, driving the rear wheels. The 450 SLC 5.0 joined the C107 coupé line in September 1977 as a homologation model for rallying, with an aluminium bonnet and boot lid, a rubber rear spoiler and a small front lip; only 1,636 were built with the 500 SLC that replaced it in 1980.

Technical Information

This unit

First registration
September 1978
Vehicle condition
Used
Exterior colour
Mandelgrün Metallic
Interior colour
Green
Location
Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity
4,973 cc
Cylinders
8
Power quoted by the dealer
240 PS (177 kW)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Fuel type
Petrol

Chassis & equipment

Body style
Coupe
Doors
2 or 3
Seats
4

Further details

Mileage quoted by the dealer
274,000 km
Previous owners
0
Sale
Brokered on behalf of a private owner

Equipment

Equipment listed by the dealer 5

  • Rare homologation model with aluminium bonnet and 5.0-litre engine
  • One owner, original registration document available
  • Accident-free, with an exceptional maintenance history
  • Historic vehicle registration (H-plate)
  • Fresh vehicle inspection (April 2026), no defects, valid until April 2028

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

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 in the European market

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

At €24,900, it sits below the median of €164,678 for the 272 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 1% 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 Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: The 450 SLC 5.0 joined the C107 coupé line in September 1977 as a homologation model for rallying, with an aluminium bonnet and boot lid, a rubber rear spoiler and a small front lip; only 1,636 were built with the 500 SLC that replaced it in 1980. 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?

274,000 km recorded, against a median of 11,103 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

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

a 1988 car in Czechia at €24,730, and a 2000 car in Czechia at €20,609. 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 SLC 5.0, and how does a purchase work?

Exclusive Car Family, a professional dealer in Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany. 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 SLC 5.0 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany, 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: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

Is this Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 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 Exclusive Car Family before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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