1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL for sale

€32,500

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

Düsseldorf, Germany

Mileage
69,507 km
Gearbox
Automatic
Model year
1980
First registration
07/1980
Power
218 PS (160 kW)

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL for Sale in Germany

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL is a used car showing 69,507 km. It is powered by a 4,489 cm³ petrol engine rated at 218 PS (160 kW). It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in White with a Blue interior. It is a 2-seat car and has had 4 previous owners.

Still in its first paint and with its original blue leather, this matching-numbers 450 SL was delivered new and registered for the first time in Richmond, Virginia. It spent 25 years in the sunny American South with a first owner, an antiques dealer, who drove it rarely; the original service book, with its production data sheet, and Mercedes-Benz invoices record that period.

It was shipped to Germany in September 2005 with 31,387 miles and first registered there in August 2007. Its next owner kept it until December 2023, when a Düsseldorf Mercedes-Benz collector bought it and fitted European bumpers and headlights. In April 2024 the speedometer was changed to kilometres, a certificate carrying over 40,938 miles as 65,898 km. A hardtop in body colour and a German H plate complete it.

The car is located in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
White
Interior
Blue
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
69,507 km
First registration
07/1980
Previous owners
4
Condition
Used
Location
Düsseldorf, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity
4,489 cc
Cylinders
8
Power quoted by the dealer
218 PS (160 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 1

  • Hardtop in body colour

Equipment 11

  • Armrest
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • Alloy wheels
  • Fog lights
  • Non-smoking vehicle
  • Spare wheel
  • Full service history
  • Power steering
  • Summer tyres
  • Tuner and radio

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 450 SL priced above or below the European market?

At €32,500, it sits below the median of €33,740 for the 3 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 0% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 450 SL be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Düsseldorf, Germany. 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 much did this Mercedes-Benz 450 SL cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €24,589 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €32,500, 32% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1979 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 450 SL compare?

69,507 km recorded, against a median of 105,287 km across the Mercedes-Benz 450 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz 450 SL are priced closest to this one?

a 1973 car in the Netherlands at €33,740, and a 1973 car in the Netherlands at €34,950. 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?

Movendi, a professional dealer in Düsseldorf, 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 SL be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Düsseldorf, 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, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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