Scuderia Sportiva Colonia

The SLC Mercedes series R107 with automatic transmission is a great 2+2 Gran Turismo for the long distance trip. The topmodell 5.0 with the new full aluminium V8 engine that also has a aluminium engine block (40kg less weight) instead of the cast iron block of the smaller V8 engine by Mercedes Benz, delivers excellent torque and enough power for the comfortable trip on highways even with 4 passengers and baggage. This engine and layout of the 450 SLC 5.0 was the basic for the development of the competition models in several rallyes. Between 1978 and 1980 only 1.615 units of the legendary 450 SLC 5.0 were manufactured. 

This Mercedes Benz 450 SLC 5.0 is from 1978 and was owned by a Doctor of a german aristocratic family in many many years and remained in this family even after dead of this Gentleman. During all the time this Mercedes Benz was extensively serviced at Mercedes in Southern Germany. Some years later this beautiful 450 SLC 5.0 was carefully restored and received some new parts. The documentation of this car is included and contains manual, service book and extra manual for Radio and heated front seats.

The silvergrey 450 SLC 5.0 is equipped with fog lights, wipers for the headlights, original FUCHS aluminium wheels, 4 electrical windows, velour interior and heated front seats as well as cruise control and central locks for doors. The condition is absolutely original with no modifications during the past decades. This car is today available with german title and it is ready to be out in immediate operation again for the new enthusiast. This 450 SLC 5.0 will be delivered with service finished by Scuderia Sportiva Colonia.