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1991 Mercedes-benz 420sel Base Sedan 4-door 4.2l on 2040-cars

US $1,500.00
Year:1991 Mileage:215658
Location:

Covington, Louisiana, United States

Covington, Louisiana, United States
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This car is a great project for any enthusiast of the W126 era of Mercedes cars. As you can see, it is certainly in need of some work, but as any labor of love, it'll be well worth it.

I'm only familiar with the last two owners: First, a former Marine pilot who not only took meticulous care of it, but kept records of every service, right down to tire rotations.

He then sold it to my mother, who also takes care of her vehicles, but didn't use it as a daily driver. As a result, it did a lot of time sitting still, which the following images will show.

Strong points include:

  1. Mechanically, it's still pretty sound. The engine and transmission are still running strong. No knocking/pinging/burning oil.
  2. The car itself is extremely roomy. Due to the longer frame, even with the front seats all the way back, there is still a remarkable amount of leg room in the back seats.
  3. All power features (windows, seats, sunroof) are still working.
  4. The interior was restored when the pilot owned it, including re-dyeing the leather, replacing floormats, etc.
  5. As one of the pictures will show, this car will look AMAZING when restored!

Issues and problems include (I'm going be as thorough as I can. Contact me if you have any specific questions):

  1. Quite a few cosmetic flaws, such as paint, loose body trim, and some minor interior imperfections.
  2. The vacuum system needs work (common with these cars), so the door locks aren't working quite up to par.
  3. (from a mechanic): The brake lines are swollen, causing the brakes to work irregularly (I wouldn't recommend driving it home).
  4. (from a mechanic): The speedometer, odometer, and tripometer (all connected) stopped working, but it has hardly been driven at all since then, so the current odometer reading should be accurate to within 100 or so miles.
  5. The gas gauge needle jumps around randomly (I've been told it's due to a worn-out float), but strangely enough, the fuel warning light still comes on at the right time.
  6. The windshield wash system has a leak (probably a hose).
  7. The trunk seals link (also common), so the trunk has a bit of mildew.
  8. The radio needs resetting (I still have the card with the security code on it).
  9. The A/C system works, but has a very slow leak. I usually had to top off refrigerant every few months.
  10. The typical issues you'd expect from a car that has been sitting up a while (weak battery, signs of dry rot on tires, etc).

As shown in the pictures, I'm throwing in a box of brand new brake parts: all four discs and pad sets

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After the auction:

  • This is for local pickup only. If you'd prefer to have it shipped, I can provide contact info for a few local transport companies
  • Winner will please send a $300 deposit (non-refundable) via PayPal within 48 hours of winning the auction
  • Winner will please pay remainder of the winning sum in the form of cash, money order, or cashier's check upon pickup of vehicle (no personal checks or money wiring services, please).

Don't hesitate to contact me through eBay or via BigFlippinDeal@gmail.com if you have any questions/concerns.

Happy bidding!

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