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This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE of French origin has 161,500 km. It has its technical control and its French registration.

On the outside the car is in good condition. The original color has only a few minor defects, the main ones being a spot of corrosion on the hood and under the battery (visible in the gallery). Plastics, chrome and exterior seals are in good condition. The seller indicates that the rear lights are new.

The interior is in good condition. The leather upholstery is in good condition, although with a patina. The steering wheel and the dashboard are in good condition. The instrumentation as well as the electrical equipment work normally. This car is equipped with a vintage Blaupunkt radio.

The 4.5 liter 8 cylinder engine developed 225 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the automatic transmission. The seller indicates that the ignition box is new and that the electronic injection has been revised. The fuel pump and the tank have been changed. Recently, an engine and gearbox oil change was performed. The seller also indicates that the exhaust system is new.

The car has its 4 original rims in good condition with new tires. The car brakes normally.
The seller is located in France at La Chapelle-en-Serval (60) and accepts visits during the sale.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 08:00
Auction end date: Vendredi 8 November 2019 21:00
Note: Any new bid placed in the last 2 minutes pushes back the counter of 2 additional minutes ("anti-sniping").
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