I KEPT MY PROMISE!

1975 MERCEDES 450 SLC

In 1978, we were taking a walk and Verna paused to admire a car that was for sale. What kind of car is that? she asked. I replied without much thought, "It's a Mercedes sport coupe. I will buy you one when we retire!"

Since that time, Verna would see a Mercedes SL on the highway and ask, "Is that my car?"

Twenty five years passed very quickly and, suddenly, we were retired! Verna expected to receive a toy Mercedes, but I found and bought a very nice Mercedes SLC for $6600 (new price in 1975 dollars: $45,000). The car had a leather interior, electric sunroof, AC, automatic and 4,5 liter V8 engine. The previous owners had pampered it for 24 years and it only needed minimal attention. I replaced the lower rear splash guards, had the trunk lid repainted (discolored where dealer decals had been), and replaced the genuine leather front seats because the driver's side was cracked from age.

Verna was happy when she got the keys, but she preferred to drive the Buick! We sold the car for $8000 and we used the money partly to pave the driveway. So we tell people, "The Mercedes is in the driveway!"

ATTENTION!

The friend who purchased this car from me passed away in September, 2012 and his widow would like to sell the car. It is located in Georgia and has been stored in a heated garage for the past 7 years. If you are interested, please send me an email and I will give further details. This is a great classic!