1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9
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Austin, Texas 7873146,000 milesAutomatic
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Summary
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6. 9, showing 46k miles, is famously said to have finished second in the 1979 Cannonball Run and was later owned by one of its drivers. It underwent a refurbishment in 2013, including paintwork and seals, and features European-spec headlights, an electric sunroof, and reupholstered black leather seats with refurbished wood trim.
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Recent services between 2020-2025 include engine work, suspension sphere replacement, new Michelin tires, and transmission fluid changes, though the cruise control is noted as inoperable.
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1 appearance- 10/27/2025Bring a TrailerSold· this listing$40k
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teamcj @Johniwanna We do not have definitive, documentary evidence that this was the car that came second in the Cannonball. ... View more
teamcj My name is T’erre Williams, and I represent Team CJ in Austin, Texas. We are pleased to offer our 1978 Mercedes-Benz ... View more
teamcj @Ramprat09 With respect, I suspect you are thinking about the M117 engines? The 6.9 engines do not have any timing chain ... View more
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