2005 Shannons Melbourne International Motor Show Auction
Lot
68
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Saloon
Sold: $27,000
Sold
Specifications
Engine | V8, 6834cc |
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Gearbox | 3-speed automatic |
Body Work | Sedan |
Colour | White |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
Which four-door saloon boasts 286bhp and 405lb/ft of torque from its 7-litre V8 engine? Must be German you think? Right. A M5 BMW perhaps, or maybe one of those crazy AMG Mercedes-Benz? Wrong, this car was launched in 1975. That's right, in the mid-1970s