N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
Equipment and features: This 450 SEL 6.9 was released as the ultimate version of the S-Class range and featured long-wheelbase bodywork, the M100 V8 from the flagship 600 saloon, and Citroën-licensed hydropneumatic suspension. · The engine was hand-built, and each completed unit was reportedly bench-tested for 265 minutes, of which 40 minutes were under full load. · This example is finished in black over a tan leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by wooden inlays. · It rides on a set of 14-inch ‘bottle top’ wheels, fitted with Blockley tyres. · Equipment includes cruise control, climate control, electrically adjustable rear seats, and a Blaupunkt stereo. · Accompanying the sale is the service book, various invoices, warning triangle, and one key.
Condition: Specific notes from the seller include: crazing on the rear left pillar as well as the roof and bonnet, and slight wear on the driver’s door pull. · The vehicle is believed to have been repainted and retrimmed approximately five years ago, and the HPI report indicates that the car was previously painted beige.
Service history: Belgravia Garage replaced the suspension height level rods, radiator, blower motor, and stereo in September 2025. · The bumpers, headlights, heater blower, and resistor were renewed in May 2025. · Service stamps between 1979 and 1997 are visible in the service book.
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This W116-era Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is a classic flagship luxury saloon, finished in a tasteful colour combination.
- 02It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.9-litre ‘M100’ V8, delivering 282bhp to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
- 03This left-hand-drive 450 SEL 6.9 was originally delivered to Kuwait. It was first registered with the DVLA in August 1985.
- 04The odometer displays 109,504 kilometres, though this is not warranted.
- 05This 450 SEL 6.9 was released as the ultimate version of the S-Class range and featured long-wheelbase bodywork, the M100 V8 from the flagship 600 saloon, and Citroën-licensed hydropneumatic suspension.
- 06The engine was hand-built, and each completed unit was reportedly bench-tested for 265 minutes, of which 40 minutes were under full load.
- 07This example is finished in black over a tan leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by wooden inlays.
- 08It rides on a set of 14-inch ‘bottle top’ wheels, fitted with Blockley tyres.
- 09Equipment includes cruise control, climate control, electrically adjustable rear seats, and a Blaupunkt stereo.
- 10Accompanying the sale is the service book, various invoices, warning triangle, and one key.
N°05 — Contact
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