There is a pull\slide type lever in the kick panel on the bottom left side. Once you pull that the the hood should pop up. There is a safety catch on the inside left of the Mercedes emblem that is kind hard to see if you don't know its there. It will be on the top left side & just squeeze it, pull it towards grill & lift hood. Hope this helps.
To open the hood on a 1973 Mercedes 450 SL, first, locate the hood release lever inside the car, which is usually found on the driver's side near the footwell. Pull the lever to release the initial latch. Then, move to the front of the car, and find the secondary hood release latch located at the center of the grille. Slide the latch to the side or lift it to fully open the hood.
To open the hood of a 1976 Mercedes Benz 450 SL, first, locate the hood release lever inside the car, typically found on the driver's side near the footwell. Pull the lever to release the hood latch. Then, go to the front of the car, slide your hand under the center of the hood to find the secondary latch, and lift it while raising the hood. Secure the hood with the prop rod if necessary.
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Under steering wheel, find and pull the red lever (and yes, it IS difficult to find, but it's there ;-). That will "pop" open the hood slightly. Then, simply lift the hood open all the way; it will rise easily and stay open with the automatic shocks.
In 1980, the price of a new Mercedes-Benz 450 SL typically ranged from around $25,000 to $30,000, depending on options and features. This was considered a luxury vehicle at the time, reflecting its high-quality engineering and performance. Adjusted for inflation, that price would be significantly higher in today's dollars.
Inside the fuse box which is under the hood adjacent to the brake master cylinder.
The release inside the cabin is on the left wall of the driver's footwell. The safety catch release under the hood is just inside the MB Star in the grill at about 1:30 - 2 o'clock.
Sold for $38,300 brand new. In average retail condition it's worth about $12.900 now. Can't be to rare.
it has 232 hp.
1974
under the intake manifold
Just cost me $564 for 2008 GL 450