General Information
Year
1978
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
450SL
Color
Lapis
History
Bought from a neighbor for very little - rough shape, but good engine and transmission; over $20,000 spent on restoration, repair, and improvements to date.
Named Christine because when she sits in the garage she is always trying to figure out ways to attack my wallet.
Traded for S550.
Named Christine because when she sits in the garage she is always trying to figure out ways to attack my wallet.
Traded for S550.
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL (Lapis)
Modifications
Interior
New burl wood trim, burl wood shift knob
Exterior
Wind deflector for top-down driving
Audio
Alpine head unit with CD player, Bluetooth phone, A2DP Bluetooth music streaming, USB, and wired connections for iPhone (allows GPS nav from phone, with both music and turn-by-turn available), and wired connection for Garmin GPS. Alpine in-dash speakers, Hertz 6x9 Triaxes in the back.
Wheel and Tire
Chromed Bundt wheels