1979 Mercedes-Benz SL 450SL (roadster) from North America - Comments

The servo went bad in 1990 and about every two years after that... it probably wouldn't go bad if it was driven more often.

I'm the original owner and I think it still looks stylish... although today I feel the driving position is very awkward.

I am looking forward to this car going up in value very soon!

Just bought a 79 450sl...135k miles... I have always lusted after this vehicle...what's the difference between some others od the same period>>>...is an '80 model any more collectible than a '78? or so on...? this car came cheap because the heater is disconnected... looks complicated...part of a climate control system... seems to need an electronic controller of some sort... what do you know? where to locate parts... other than a mercedes dealer$hip..? are there more reviews, advice, after-market products etc.? so far this seems like the dream car...can't wait to get started on the restoration.

I own a 79 450SL, bought in 1994 with 64K original miles. I drive it every day; now it has 110K miles on it.

I love this car!

Question 1: Am having a problem with the automatic shifting. Sluggish moving from 1st to 2nd, and from 2nd to 3rd. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Has plenty of transmission fluid. What's going on?

Question 2 (from my son, age 12) : Is the car an official antique yet? How old does it have to be to be classified as an antique car, and of course, increase in value?

Thanks for your help...ME.

Just bought a 1979 450SL with 110,000 miles on it.

Loved driving it and enjoyed your comments. Only question

I have is did you or do you know anyone who drove it through

a Northern winter? We are in New Hampshire and I think

the prior owner only drove it in the Summer. Thank you. Ron.

I believe it is a collector. In Wisconsin the vehicle has to be 20 years old so I think you qualify. I agree, when a vehicle gets to be this old, if they are in reasonably good shape, they should be kept up and not subjected to the daily grind.