This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 was sold new by Laurel Motors in Westmont, Illinois. The Paul Bracq-designed body is finished in Maple Yellow (606). The interior is trimmed in dark brown leather (248) with burl wood accents on the door panels and dash. Amenities include a power-operated sunroof, R134a air conditioning, and power windows. A black steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The fuel-injected 4.5-liter M117 V8 was factory rated at 195 horsepower and is paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
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