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560 Sec Mercedes Benz '87, 156k Strong Motor, New Parts & Trans, No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1987 Mileage:156209 Color: Burgundy /
 Tan
Location:

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.6 Liter
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBCA45D8HA337596 Year: 1987
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500-Series
Trim: 2 Door Coupe
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Automatic Transmission
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 156,209
Sub Model: 560 SEC
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

The car has been wonderful as a daily until needed something different for a sales job. The past year to year and a half, the car has not been driven much. It needs TLC as developed some issues over the past 5+ years. I am not a mechanic plus do not have time to put into repairing or restoring it. This car has a very strong motor and might be great as a parts car if it is not restored. 


The motor has 156,209 miles and runs strong. It needs a little exercise plus need to run out some stale gas. I recently added fuel additive plus preserver to tank. I will record and attach a new video that shows how easy it starts and drives down the road. The engine has dripped a small amount of oil ever since I got it. I call it my automatic oil change. I just add oil every month or two. 

The transmission was bad when I bought the car about 8 years ago. I drove it back from California without trouble and for a year or two before I spent $3,235 on a new transmission 9/30/2004. That transmission had troubles so I bought a rebuilt one and had it installed on 8/08/2008 for $3,536. Although it drives good now, I recommend a transmission tune up or adjustment as there is a delay on getting going sometimes and feels like it sometimes slips. It may just need more fluid or an adjustment.

The power steering pump and starter have been replaced within the past 3 years. An extensive brake job with new rotors was done about 5 years ago. I can't remember the last time the car had a tune-up so could use some maintenance.

The car was primer paint when I bought it. I had $4000 paint job in original color about 8 years ago. There is an area on the passenger side roof where paint is peeling. A tree limb fell and the thinner limbs put a few dings into the car mostly on the passenger side. A vandal rammed a shopping cart into the passenger side door. The car has not been wrecked while I owned it. I just noticed the bottom real trim piece has dropped down and needs to be firmly attached. The sun roof acted up because of electrical problem and would not fully close. I applied tape on the roof which sun baked on. I later pulled most of it off and used silicone caulk to keep leaks out. The photos were taken with the past two weeks except for the 3 with the date on them so you can see the damage.

The electrical needs work. The battery drains and a fuse for sunroof and heated seats blows immediately. I rigged the headlights with a toggle switch and have it used it that way for 3-4 years. The AC and heat do not work. The AC worked several years ago and don't know what is wrong with it. The wipers work, all electric windows work, the headlights and tail lights work, electric seats move, newer stereo and amp work however you need to add a radio antenna. You can get buy with a cheap standard one or put in an electric telescoping model. The electric door locks do not work but the key locks the doors so not a big issue with me. 

I recommend new wheels. A shop broke one of my wheels and then replaced it with one off ebay which does not fit without a spacer. It looks like there could be some play where the lugs go which give a vibration around 40mph. There is also tire wear on the front driver's tire which may be front end alignment or other problem. The car has a vibration around 40-50 that disappears at higher speed. 

The interior needs work. The seats have cracks in the leather plus the headliner and trim are not perfect. Old spray glue has dripped and stained seats and trim. The dashboard also has cracks. I would replace carpet, recover seats, and new headliner and trim pieces if restoring the car. The trunk gasket is cracked and needs to be changed because leaks into trunk when it rains. The gloss coating on the wood is cracked on the gear shift knob and some of the wood trim.

I bought the car in June of 2005 and could not get it to pass emissions test. I drove it anyway and put nearly 50,000 miles on the car. Since I never officially registered it and titled it in my name, I will include the original title with my correct info on the back plus an Affidavit of Correction form and Affidavit of Non-Dealer Transfers of Motor Vehicles and Boats form. If you use the car for parts then you don't need to worry about putting the title in your name. I will give you all the completed paperwork to do it just in case. 

Overall, this car would provide reliable transportation with a little work. My German friend who relocated here from Germany said that the 5.6L motor in this car is the best that Mercedes ever made and is expected to surpass 500,000 miles. Come back and check out this listing early next week as I will add new photos and videos that give a walk around and a virtual test drive.

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