In September of 1972 the
W116 chassis was introduced and was the first vehicle to be officially
recognized by Mercedes-Benz as the "S Class". The 450SE
was introduced in March of 1972 primarily for the U.S. market. The
curb weight was a solid 3,995 lbs. but it still turned a 0 to 60
time of 9.3 seconds. 1973 was the only year the "European style" small
bumpers were available on a U.S. market W116 vehicle as the DOT standards
changed in 1974. The list price on a 450SE in 1973 was $13,491.00.
This
particular 1973 450SE, in DB422 Byzantine Gold Metallic, spent most
of it's life in California before making it's way to Massachusetts.
It was recently purchased on E-Bay by an E.A.S. customer who lives
in Wisconsin. While at our shop it underwent the E.A.S. "list" of
mechanical improvements, a full leather and carpet set replacement,
paintless ding removal, and a full detail. On Friday 6/11, the owner
took it on an 1,100 mile drive to it's new home in Wisconsin.
The interior restoration is complete
The new hood insulation pad is ready for install
The deteriorating original rear seat pad
Front upper control arms and lower ball joints being replaced on both sides
Preparation for seat leather and carpet replacement
This
particular 1973 450SE, in DB422 Byzantine Gold Metallic, spent most
of it's life in California before making it's way to Massachusetts.
It was recently purchased on E-Bay by an E.A.S. customer who lives
in Wisconsin. While at our shop it underwent the E.A.S. "list" of
mechanical improvements, a full leather and carpet set replacement,
paintless ding removal, and a full detail. On Friday 6/11, the owner
took it on an 1,100 mile drive to it's new home in Wisconsin.
The new hood insulation pad is ready for install
The deteriorating original rear seat pad
Front upper control arms and lower ball joints being replaced on both sides
Preparation for seat leather and carpet replacement