1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 c107 top model of the 107 series

In September 1977, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 450 SLC 5.0, a new top model of the 107 series, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The stand-out innovation was the five-liter light-alloy engine, which now boasted an output of 240 hp. The new aluminum block also made the engine 40 kg lighter. But that was not enough for the developers, who set out to save even more weight by using aluminum also for the bonnet, boot lid and both bumpers on the top-of-the-range model. Together with the standard light-alloy wheels, this made for an additional weight saving of over 80 kg. The five-liter coupé certainly lived up to its role as an automotive specialty and exclusive special model in terms of its performance potential and purchase price. That was probably also in the mind of the first and only owner, who took delivery of his 450 SLC 5.0 with production number 935 (out of just 2769 vehicles produced) in June 1979 at the Mercedes-Benz branch in Augsburg. Although the Munich businessman may have driven his coupé very little, he cared for it all the more lovingly. That explains why the overall condition of the car is still outstanding after almost 40 years.

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