The Mercedes-Benz SL R107 is perhaps one of the most versatile classics around. Sporty but comfortable, solid but with character, a choice with reason but also with feeling. An all-rounder of which it was soon clear that this model would also score highly in America. Not for nothing is the SL such a great success, simply put, it is just about the best available at that time. This dark blue 450 SL from 1974 is such an all-rounder and in a formidable condition and finish.The first owner of this Mercedes-Benz 450 SL ordered his car in dark blue with dark blue leather upholstery and dark blue convertible top: 'triple blue' in other words. A beautiful combination that looks stylish and gives the car extra cachet. That the buyer also chose the smuïge V8 says a lot about his taste. With 225 hp, the 450 is the second most powerful version after the 500 (and the American 560). With its beautiful, 90° set up V8 with wonderful sound, there is more than enough torque and power everywhere. Smooth, strong and stately spirited. In short: an all-rounder.The 450 SL you see here has driven only 92,413 miles, 148,724 kilometers. The condition of the car can therefore be described as insanely good. A car in truly fantastic condition, wherever you look, feel or experience. The car is equipped with factory air conditioning and cruise control. The technical condition can simply be described as fantastic: recently, a classic car specialist invested over € 20,000 to get the car back into exceptional condition. The result is fantastic: both the exterior, the interior, as well as the technique are perfect.The blue body is concours state and is, measured, in a very nice paint. The body has already been repainted once but it is nice and even and thin on all parts. Everywhere you can see that the fits of the sheet metal, the edges of the individual parts and the glossy paint are in perfect condition. The interior smells new, feels new and obviously looks so. Not a scratch on the dashboard, not a crease in the upholstery, this is how it must have felt to step into the dealership in 1974 and take a seat behind the wheel of an exclusive roadster. 'Einfach Fabelhaft,' the salesman at that brand dealer would have told you.The technical condition of this Sport Leicht, for which SL stands, is outstanding. We had already mentioned the recent maintenance but in this case we would like to do it again: last year twenty thousand euros were invested in the SL to get it back into top condition. The invoices for this are of course present so you can see that the car has actually been technically restored. The smooth-shifting automatic transmission and brakes that give a safe feeling ensure that you can én dare to enjoy the 225 hp that the eight-cylinder delivers.This 450 SL is simply from front to rear bumper and from the convertible top to sills as new. Ready to enjoy every now and then just as much or to take lots of incredibly enjoyable drives.