Enthusiast 8 / 10
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
YEAR 1980
"Longest-running SL."
Longest-running SL. Pillarless hardtop convertible, V8-powered later years. Bulletproof over-engineering. 560SL is the US enthusiast target.
Watch out for
- Rust in floor pans and frame rails
- Climate control vacuum system failures
- Soft top pump failures
- Hardtop storage/fit