Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
Introducing this long-wheelbase 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL finished in its factory color Manila Beige (681) over a Palomino interior. As part of the W116 generation, this flagship Mercedes-Benz sedan combined advanced engineering, comfort, and understated styling in a way that helped define the modern luxury sedan. The long-wheelbase 450SEL offered additional rear passenger space, making it a preferred choice for executives and dignitaries during its era.

Highlights:
- Factory Color: Manila Beige (681)
- Interior Color: Palomino
- Fuel-Injected V8 Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Power-Assisted Steering
- VDO Instrumentation
- Air Conditioning
- Power Windows
- Clarion Radio
- 14-Inch Bundt-style Chrome Wheels
- Manufacturer’s Literature

Powered by a fuel-injected V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, this example is equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, power-assisted steering, VDO instrumentation, twin exhaust finishers, and an electrically operated sunroof. Exterior details include Bosch front fog lights, chrome trim, chrome bumpers with rubber guards, dual-side mirrors, and 14-inch Bundt-style chrome wheels that complement the sedan’s classic appearance.

Inside, the Palomino cabin features bucket seats, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, a center console, door pockets, a Clarion radio, and a fender-mounted antenna. The manufacturer’s literature is also included. While the car will benefit from cosmetic attention, as the seats and exterior show signs of age, it retains the good character and engineering that made these W116 models highly regarded among Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.

A notable detail about the W116 platform is that it was the first vehicle officially introduced as an S-Class, establishing a designation that continues today. A well-equipped and desirable flagship sedan from the marque’s golden era that is mechanically sound. For $6,950