This is an excellent starting point for restoration or just drive it as it is.  This is a rare 1973 450 SE which is the shorter body sedan for Mercedes of the era.  This is also rare narrow bumper model, which looks 10x better than the American bumpers on these cars. 

This is an excellent running and driving example.  It fires right up and drives down the road.  Windows work, sunroof works, as well as most the electronics.  A/C is not operational.  Paint is in decent shape, though there are some scratches and areas where it is peeling along the window lines.  It has been repainted at some time in its life the original color.  Typically these cars have significant rust, and this does have some.  Passenger rocker panel is the worst, with rust there.  Smaller spot on the drivers side quarter panel.  Small area on passenger rear wheel well is starting to develop.  Trunks and floors are in very good shape.  Only other area, small crack in the windshield. 

Interior on the car is showing its age.  Seats need recovering as they are dry, brittle, and deteriorated.  Other than the seats, rest of the interior is in good shape.  I drive this on nice days, for a 45 year old car, it is a blast. 

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