This recently partially restored (sheet metal, not done in the UNITED STATES, but European craftsmanship - USB stick with many photos present) 450SEL is performed in the beautiful colour combination: Colour 931 Magnetitblau metalli.Interior 104 Bambus MB-texRims 640 MB-bottle caps With the W116 baureihe Mercedes-Benz in 1972 for the first time introduced the concept of S-class. Mercedes also introduced in this ' SonderKlasse ' many high-quality innovations in the field of engineering and (passive) safety. Equipped with all the luxury of the time: 4 electric Windows, central locking (vacuum controlled), electric sunroof, automatic climate control and cruise control. The W116 was standard equipped with a tachometer, power steering, disc brakes and power brakes all around. Ausstattungscodes i.a.: 410 Electric sliding roof420 Automatic transmission430 Headrestst in the rear437 Automatic safety belts rear440 Cruise control491 Version for USA531 Automatic Antenna542 Lockable glove compartment572 Front seat height adjustment581 Automatic Climate Control584 Electric window lifters (4x)592 Green heat-insulated glassBand filter639 Elimination FirstAid BoxElimination Warning Triangle640 15 hole light alloy rims248 Rear window electrically heated286 Luggage nets on back front seats Of this 450SEL variant exactly 59.578 copies were built between ' 73 and ' 80. The engine has displacement of 4,520 cc. delivers a capacity of 225 HP. The top is around 210 km/h and goes from 0 to 100 within 10 seconds. The 3-speed (because sufficient torque) shifts smooth on and off, the braking is finely dosed while the V8 roars deliciously in the forecastle of the 450SEL. In short a great car good for many decades driving pleasure and in 2018 you are exempt from road tax. Badge US titleMileage 136,300 mls1st admission UNITED STATES 1978Chassis No.116033 12 07****The highlights at a glance: – In 2016/7 documented restoredUSB stick with many photos available-Rock hard bottom section-Complete and neat interiorCar is on display in Bussum, Netherlands.