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The Mercedes-Benz W116 Series was built from September 1972 until 1980. These were the first Mercedes-Benz models to officially be called S-Class, although earlier sedan models were unofficially designated with the letter 'S' - for Sonderklasse or 'special class.'
For 1977, the 450SE was dropped, but the other two variants remained - the 450SEL and 450SLC. Also available was the 6.9 version with was distinguished with 6.9 emblems and wider wheels and tires. What really distinguished the 6.9 from the other 450 Series was the 6.9-liter M100 V8 engine that offered 250 horsepower. It had self-leveling hydro-pneumatic suspension, dry-sump lubrication, and Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. For 1977, just 462 examples of the 6.9 were exported to the North American market. 1977 was the first model year that the 6.9 met all U.S. federal standards. From 1975 through 1981, Mercedes-Benz built 7,380 similar examples. Of those, just 1,816 examples were sold in the United States over the seven-year availability period.
This Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL is powered by an overhead-cam eight-cylinder engine offering 180 horsepower and fitted with hydraulic valve lifters and a Bosch fuel injection system. It has an automatic transmission and disc brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018
For 1977, the 450SE was dropped, but the other two variants remained - the 450SEL and 450SLC. Also available was the 6.9 version with was distinguished with 6.9 emblems and wider wheels and tires. What really distinguished the 6.9 from the other 450 Series was the 6.9-liter M100 V8 engine that offered 250 horsepower. It had self-leveling hydro-pneumatic suspension, dry-sump lubrication, and Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. For 1977, just 462 examples of the 6.9 were exported to the North American market. 1977 was the first model year that the 6.9 met all U.S. federal standards. From 1975 through 1981, Mercedes-Benz built 7,380 similar examples. Of those, just 1,816 examples were sold in the United States over the seven-year availability period.
This Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL is powered by an overhead-cam eight-cylinder engine offering 180 horsepower and fitted with hydraulic valve lifters and a Bosch fuel injection system. It has an automatic transmission and disc brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2018
2018 Motostalgia : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $15,000-USD $25,000
Sale Price :
USD $4,400
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mercedes-Benz 450 Series
(Data based on Model Year 1977 sales)
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sedan Chassis#: 11603612002760 Sold for USD$24,200 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SEL Chassis#: 11603312066665 Sold for USD$12,100 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Chassis#: 116.036.12.002619 Sold for USD$50,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sedan Chassis#: 11603612003081 Sold for USD$46,000 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Chassis#: 116.033.12.070329 Sold for USD$39,600 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Chassis#: 116.036.12.002302 Sold for USD$35,200 2022 RM Sothebys : Open Roads | |
977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Chassis#: 116.036.12.001785 Sold for USD$27,500 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 SEL 6.9 Chassis#: 116.036.12.001785 Sold for USD$22,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads May | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Chassis#: 116.036.12.002302 Sold for USD$22,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Chassis#: 116.036.12.002619 Sold for USD$47,040 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Chassis#: 11603612002656 Sold for USD$23,100 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Sold for USD$2,700 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Chassis#: 11603312056657 Sold for USD$4,400 2018 Motostalgia : Amelia Island | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Sold for USD$35,952 2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sedan Sold for USD$43,450 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head | |
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450SLC Sold for USD$4,500 2015 Mecum - Chicago | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 6.9 Chassis#: 116.036.12.003077 Sold for USD$71,500 2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Chassis#: 10702412018926 Sold for USD$22,000 2013 Bonhams - Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance | |
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 SLC Sold for USD$11,550 2011 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Coupe Sold for USD$5,500 2010 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction |
Mercedes-Benz 450 Seriess That Failed To Sell At Auction
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 Series's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sedan | 11603612003117 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $22,000 | ||
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Rally Prepared | 1070241202019501 | 2021 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 | 11603612002200 | 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : MercedesBenz Auction | |||
1977 MERCEDES BENZ 450 SLC | 10702412018957 | 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | $4,500 | ||
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL | 2017 Spring Carlisle Auction | ||||
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 | 11603622002143 | 2016 H & H Auctions Donington Park | $18,000 | $22,000 | |
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC | 10702422017315 | 2015 H & H Auctions Chateau Impney | |||
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 4-Door | 2011 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $5,500 | |||
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 SEL 4 DOOR SEDAN | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $3,400 | |||
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 SLC COUPE | 2002 Kruse Auction Dallas, TX | $2,100 | |||
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 6.9 FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $15,000 | |||
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 6.9 FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $10,000 | |||
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ 6.9 FOUR DOOR | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $14,000 |
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