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US $8,300.00
Year:1977 Mileage:123825 Color: Burgundy /
 Tan
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Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:4.5L V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 116 Year: 1977
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 400-Series
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Mileage: 123,825
Sub Model: 450 SEL
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Tan
Condition: Used

Please disregard the date on the pictures.  Been a long time since I used the digital camera and didn't update the date. I'm helping a family friend sell this family jewel. Ruby is an original owner car that has never seen a flake of snow and not even rain in at least the past 15 years. One repaint almost 20 years ago due to hail damage. She has always been meticulously maintained mechanically and cosmetically which doesn't take long to see once you walk around her then take a seat and start her up. She idles very smooth just as she did 36 years ago. Every Mercedes from that era were over built especially the W116 which was the flagship model. If you scroll through the pictures you'll see the honest wear and tear.  Particularly the drivers seat cushion and also a crack in the rubber underneath the chrome on the rear bumper.  These are really the only flaws. They were never repaired to keep her as original as possible.


The buyer is responsible for shipping and getting her across the border if she goes to the USA and must pay for her with a bank draft or certified cheque.  This car can be driven to wherever you live no problem.  Just wait till you see how she sits on the highway.

I'm advertising locally so I reserve the right to pull her off ebay anytime.
 

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