SL/R107: New member with '73 450 SL C
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New member with '73 450 SL C
Hi everyone. My grandfather's 1973 450 SL C was recently passed down to me, and I am very curious about the car. I am more up to date with modern Mercedes and Volvo, so I know little about this car besides the specs I have found online. Its in mint condition, a collectors car, so I am learning how to care for 30+ year old vehicles.
My primary questions are: What are good aftermarket companies for such things as floor mats, 1973 accessories, and care tips? Also, I don't know how people drove at night with those old lowbeams, but what can be done to upgrade the lights to HID? The kit to look for is a 5006, is this correct?
I am very excited about becoming a classic car owner!
My primary questions are: What are good aftermarket companies for such things as floor mats, 1973 accessories, and care tips? Also, I don't know how people drove at night with those old lowbeams, but what can be done to upgrade the lights to HID? The kit to look for is a 5006, is this correct?
I am very excited about becoming a classic car owner!
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From: Houston, Texas
For parts try:
http://www.adsitco.com/
I had a 1975 450SL that I wish I did not sell some 12 years ago.
On the headlights, the originals were tungston, some of which lasted an extremely long time. Replacing with halogens will make quite a difference. Good luck.
http://www.adsitco.com/
I had a 1975 450SL that I wish I did not sell some 12 years ago.
On the headlights, the originals were tungston, some of which lasted an extremely long time. Replacing with halogens will make quite a difference. Good luck.
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Michael T, sorry to hear about your sold 450. Having never considered owning such a classic, now I could not imagine parting with it. Tungsten lights, wow, I had no idea that was used. I'm showing my classic car ignorance!
Ultimately I'd like to have xenons in there, as it makes me more comfortable at night. Its a amazing car. I'd love to get the new SL, but at 16/23 MPG, I would feel guilty. I think my 450 gets around the same, but I can justify it as I have to keep this classic beauty going!
Ultimately I'd like to have xenons in there, as it makes me more comfortable at night. Its a amazing car. I'd love to get the new SL, but at 16/23 MPG, I would feel guilty. I think my 450 gets around the same, but I can justify it as I have to keep this classic beauty going!
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73 450sl
I also have a 73 450sl and have had good luck with Performance.
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com
Their catalog has been very helpfull since it has parts diagrams that you can drill down on. I think to date I have spent at least 3k on parts with them. Their prices are not bad.
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com
Their catalog has been very helpfull since it has parts diagrams that you can drill down on. I think to date I have spent at least 3k on parts with them. Their prices are not bad.
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'12 Cayenne Turbo, '12 GL450, '03 SL55, '89 560SL,
performance products, as stated above, is the best source for your replacement needs. fitting your HID ballast shouldn't be too much of a problem, but it may require the most minimal of retrofitting the harnesses together. shouldnt be but a 10 minute problem for your local european garage mechanic.
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From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
1973 450SL & 1983 240d
1973 Sl
I hae a 73 450 SL too. It is the most wonderful car! I get a lot of my parts from http://www.autohausaz.com/ they are the cheapest always if they have the part --but they don't always have what I need. Drivewerks (partners with Pelican parts -hubby has a 911) is a good choice too.
