It was the year of the maxi, the mini, The Godfather, the digital watch, Watergate, the Dallas Cowboys, Trekkies and ABBA, but for car lovers 1972 was the year the 450 SL Mercedes Benz convertible with those great original European bumpers hit the streets of America in a flash of brilliant engineering and design. Few 450 SLs are still around to tell the tale. This Red Mercedes with black interior has both hard and soft tops and a windscreen. Over $4,300 was spent in the fall of 2015 replacing the alternator, brake calipers, discs and pads on three brakes, exhaust manifold and fuel injector seals. Mileage is 102K. Asking price is $12,000. Offers accepted.Viewing is by appointment. Local Purchase only OR Buyer is responsible for shipping.