How many 1973 Mercedes 450SL were made?
How many 1973 Mercedes 450SL were made?
Mercedes-Benz 450SL (107 E45) Technical Specifications
| 450SL Production Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Year | Cars Manufactured |
| 450SL Roadster | 1973 | 8,654 |
| 1974 | 6,093 | |
| 1975 | 6,011 |
What kind of problem does a Mercedes 450SL have?
Check the ‘plumbing’ of the idle air bypass system for blockages, possibly where it goes into the manifold past the throttle body, if you’ve eliminated the “Y” tubes already. You might have two problems: a constricted idle air system, and an air leak into the intake manifold.
What did a 1973 Mercedes Benz 450SLC have?
Air-con came standard, as did power steering, power windows, leather trim, and there was a sunroof. Form 1974 there was also a heated rear window, followed in 1978 by a woodgrain centre console. It’s best to seek expert advice before setting out on the buying trail.
How can you tell if a Mercedes 450SLC is rusted?
Rust isn’t a major problem, but look for signs of rust around the rear and side windows, the guards and doors, and particularly look for evidence of dampness in and under the carpet in the front passenger side. The 450SLC is known to rust under the guards on the passenger side and the clearest sign that it is rusted there are damp carpets or floor.
What to do if your 450SL is not running?
Bought 450sl (10704412015***) not running, (set for 12 yrs) gas tank stopped up removed and cleaned, along with fuel pump/lines. Replaced points with Petronic 1885, along with replacing coil and wired per thread on this forum. Engine cranks fine cold and runs until it reaches operating temperature and idles down.
Is the 1973 Mercedes 450SL a collectible car?
The 1973 450SL is a collectible Mercedes. The 107 chassis that ran from 1972 to 1989 included the 450SL, the 380SL and the 560SL. There was a long chassis hardtop coupe version called the 450SLC and 380SLC as well. These are the American models that were inported by MBUSA.
What was the problem with the 1975 Mercedes 450SL?
Meeting federal standards required new emissions equipment in the 1975 450SL. The catalytic converter was under the hood, and a lack of ventilation caused overheating (Mercedes addressed this for the 1976 model). Also, 450SLs may have issues with the valves, controls, and other equipment in their climate-control system.
What causes a Mercedes 450SL to overheat?
The catalytic converter was under the hood, and a lack of ventilation caused overheating (Mercedes addressed this for the 1976 model). Also, 450SLs may have issues with the valves, controls, and other equipment in their climate-control system. Not only is the system a pain to operate, but it’s complex.
Is the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC a safe car?
Mercedes-Benz was one of the pioneers of crumple zone technology when it designed its body shells to collapse progressively in a controlled manner back in the 1960s. That means the 450SLC is a lot safer than many cars of its era, which of course was well before the advent of airbags.
