Build Year: 1975
Make: Mercedes Benz
Model: 450SEL
Body Type: Sedan
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior / Interior Colour: Astral Silver (735G) / Blue
Engine Type: V8
Engine Size: 6.9 Litre
Odometer: 13602 Kms Showing
VIN / Chassis No: 11603622000001
Engine Number: 10098522000429
Fuel: Petrol

The very first Mercedes 450SEL EVER BUILT! That’s right, you read correctly, this is build number 22-000001!

Owned by the vendor for the past 36 years, this car certainly has a story to tell. Shipped to Hong Kong in November 1976 and purchased by the vendor some 36 years ago making him the 4th owner. Upon the vendor’s purchase it underwent a FULL concourse restoration. With over $70k spent on NOS parts alone from Germany, the car was painstakingly restored by renowned Mercedes specialist Paul Angelico while the running gear was fully rebuilt by Fritz Graunke Motors. Close to $200k was spent on this vehicle between 1990 – 1993 to ensure it would be the best of the best.

Extensive documentation is supplied with the vehicle including order forms for parts that were sourced for the restoration and additional correspondence relating to the vehicle. The OEM rims and Michelin tyres are available to the purchaser.

Its presentation is showroom inside and out, the car has been widely respected far and wide including in the US.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure such a milestone car in one of the world’s most influential and iconic Motoring brands’ history. Inspections will not disappoint.

This vehicle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Dave Hosking 0474 182 002 or Mason Hibbert 0455 191 035.

To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. Please check photos carefully for vehicle condition. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval. JUN01