1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9 sedan
1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9
Chassis Number 11603612007242
Chassis highlights
040 Black with black
42,200 miles from new
marque specialist caretaker
just completed fresh servicing
250hp M100 6.9 litre V8 engine
Mercedes flagship of the period
1979 Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9 sedan, S/N 11603612007242, 040 Black with black, North American example and built in December 1979, long wheel base W116 chassis, legendary M100 6.9 litre V8 engine putting out 250hp, three speed automatic transmission, hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension, 15 inch “bundt” alloy wheels, climate control, factory steel sliding sunroof, power windows, Becker Mexico radio, climate control, burled walnut dash and console trim, cared for by noted Mercedes Benz restorer, the late Andrew Bach of Pound Ridge, New York, and in his family for decades, updated with his tasteful bespoke appointments of: European headlights, power driver’s seat bottom, center console dual cup-holder, aluminum door sills, walnut shift handle, recent suspension overhaul keeping the 6.9 raised for weeks on end, our ultra-low original mileage 6.9 an impeccable example throughout of the Mercedes Benz flagship of the period.
