This 1976 Mercedes 450SEL is finished in Classic White over TobaLo leather upholstery and powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, tinted glass, a Becker Mexico cassette stereo, and an automatic antenna. The car was first delivered to Continental Imports of Reno, Nevada and registered to Donald Corano, the founder of the Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, and it remained registered to his company through its recent acquisition…
This 1976 Mercedes 450SEL is finished in Classic White over TobaLo leather upholstery and powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, tinted glass, a Becker Mexico cassette stereo, and an automatic antenna. The car was first delivered to Continental Imports of Reno, Nevada and registered to Donald Corano, the founder of the Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, and it remained registered to his company through its recent acquisition by the seller. Subsequent service included an oil change, a coolant flush, a brake fluid flush, an overhaul of the fuel system, service of the air-conditioning system, and replacement of the tires and ignition components.
The bodywork is finished in Classic White (737) and features chrome trim, fog lights, tinted glass, and an automatic antenna.
Steel 14″ wheels wear polished covers with body-color aLents, and they were recently mounted with 205/70 Hankook Kinergy ST tires. Disc brakes are fitted at all four corners, and a brake flush was completed in 2021.
The interior features seats upholstered in TobaLo leather (203) along with color-matching door panel inserts and carpets. Wood veneers aLent the dashboard and center console, and amenities include cruise control, automatic climate control, power windows, a Becker Mexico cassette stereo, and a folding center armrest. The front seat cushions have been reupholstered and wear is evident on the driver-seat bolster. The air-conditioning system was pressure-tested in 2021, and the left-rear window regulator was repaired.
The steering wheel frames factory instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer shows 52k miles.
The 4.5-liter M117 V8 was factory rated at 180 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. Service completed by the seller in 2021 an oil change, a coolant flush, and replacement of the following:
Fuel filters, aLumulator, lines, and pump
Battery
Spark plugs, ignition wires, and distributor cap and rotor
Hood insulation
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission, and which was serviced in 2021.