Mercedes Benz cars for sale in Ofallon, Illinois

1973 Mercedes Benz 450 for: $10995

$10,995

Ofallon, Illinois

Gateway Classic Cars is proud to offer a very handsome 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE. The first \"S Class\" Mercedes series was the W116 platform which was made from 1972-1979. This was the flagship model for Mercedes-Benz. This particular \'73 model is a 450 SE which features a 4.5 Liter V8 engine. This gasoline engine features Bosch fuel injection and generates 190 HP and a healthy 240 lb ft of torque (US Model). The V8 is backed by a 3 speed automatic transmission. The rear wheels are driven via a 3.07 final drive ratio. Safety improvements for the W116 include four wheel anti-lock brakes, strengthened body structure, padded dash, wraparound turn signals, and relocated fuel tank. Build quality on these old Mercedes is exceptional; closing the door is like sealing up a bank vault. This car is an excellent size, with room enough for 5 comfortable passengers. It cruises comfortably down the highway and the power delivery is smooth and predictable. The performance figures might surprise you for this 3,800 lb vehicle: 0-100 kph in 9.3 seconds. This is in a car filled with leather upholstery, Air Conditioning, and loads of power equipment. Options include: AM/FM, power moonroof, power steering, power windows, seat belts, leather interior, hub caps, and radial tires. This particular car is finished in an attractive pale green color with a cream pinstripe added to the bodyline. The interior is saddle leather which shows very well for its age. The dash is well laid out with full instrumentation easily accessible controls. This is a car you could easily drive every day, on sunny weekends, or to car shows. Located in our St. Louis Showroom, this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE can be seen including 50+ HD pictures and video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call 618-271-3000 or email #####@####.### Ad provided by OldCarOnline.com/cond>