1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

VIN 10702412005556

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What’s special about this listing

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Koenig Specials

Very Rare Early Koenig Specials / One of a handful SLC Widebody / Movie Star Car

This very early German Market genuine Koenig Specials C107 450SLC is now available for sale. German resident car since new with only three reported owners since new.
Build by Willi Koening and his team upon delivery in period, sports the original build paint in striking wave two tone silver and red with a red leather interior and Persian floormats and gold center BBS wheels in 15 inch.
From the early times of Koenig’s legacy in the tuner world this car climbed rapidly into prominence being the hero car in the period German drama film “In Namen des Vaters”.
Over the 52-year lifespan of this car, it accumulated around 150k miles before being exported to the US in 2021 to become part of The Patina Collective collection, being featured a few times on their channels.
All original exterior from the KS build date presents in excellent condition with only a few minor blemishes. Sumptuous red leather interior is also in excellent condition with minor patina on the rich leather and KS Italvolanti steering wheel.
The KS custom exhaust provides a muscular high performance feel and a motivating idle sound. German registrations verify the authenticity of this build and the motion picture testifies its in-period build.

VIN 10702412005556

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Specs

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Year
1973
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model Family
SL-Class
Model Generation
R107 & C107
Model Variant
450SLC
Model Trim
-
VIN
10702412005556
Mileage
151,000 mi
Originality
Custom
Engine
4.5L V8 (M117)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
2 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Silver
Color Group (Int)
Red/Burgundy

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