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Collector All-original One-owner Mint 1987 Mercedes 560sel 50k Orig Miles Lqqk!! on 2040-cars

US $19,900.00
Year:1987 Mileage:50900 Color:
Location:

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

This is the nicest all-original Mercedes 560SEL you’ll ever see on ebay. And I am not kidding; I have bought, driven, and sold over 170 W126 chassis Mercedes cars in the last 10 years, more than anyone in the USA including Mercedes dealers. This 1987 50K mile 560SEL is ridiculously nice. It’s a one-owner car since new, has a great service history, is fully serviced and prepped for its new owner, and has NEVER been in an accident and has all its original body panels and factory 040 black paint. All the little things you look for in a mint W126 are here; the unfaded orange instrument cluster markings, the firm driver’s seat bolsters/padding, VIN# stickers on every body panel, dry spare tire/wheelwells, and much much more. Please read on to find out more.

-- Here she is in all her glory --

Yes, this car is expensive. Yes, you can find a less expensive one, or I can find you a less expensive one if you’d like! Yes, the market does not fully appreciate these kings of the autobahn. But I will tell you this; if you want the best, a W126 that drives like a proper W126, that feels like a new car and also LOOKS like a new car, that is unmolested, unmodified, has ZERO weak areas, and will not need $4K invested in it in the first 12 months you own it, this is the car for you. I will do everything needed to make sure this car is 100% for the winning bidder, and I can provide literally hundreds of references from buyers that will tell you I do what I say, and deliver what I promise.

Here's the deal:

-- This is a 1987 560SEL in 040 black over black leather and matching black carpets, door panels, dash, and footrests. It has 50,xxx original miles, is a one-owner car since new, looks simply amazing, and no rust or rot anywhere. The trunk and rear window seal are BONE DRY. This car was loved, and it shows. --

-- This car is the rarest of them all; not only a one-owner car with a clean carfax, but a car on which EVERYTHING is original…the paint, body panels, bumpers, seats, leather, wood, glass and more is all original the way it came from the factory, and all like new. --

-- Exterior 9.75 out of 10 (I'm finicky) – Excellent overall condition all-original paint, body, glass, and trim. No dings. No dents. This 560SEL looks amazing, with a deep shine to the 040 black paint that's like looking into an endless mirror. This car looks great even under fluorescent light in a garage. Imagine getting a 27 year old black car with no swirl marks or spiderwebs in the paint….amazing! --

-- The lower side-body moldings are in great shape. Rubber, glass, and trim is all nice. --

-- Look at the body panels.....they are laser straight. --

-- The tires are a little worn and noisy. But I will a good matching set of correct Michelin tires at the BIN price with over 70% tread remaining. The factory wheels are excellent and look great. --

-- Interior 9.8 out of 10 – Seats, carpets, headliner are all in astounding amazing original condition. The back seat looks like no one ever sat in it! No saggy seatbase cushions or worn out faded leather. The door panels, dash, and center console are all fantastic. --

-- Here is more good stuff. If you know these cars, you know at this age if not in absolute collector-quality condition, the orange instrument cluster markings are faded to yellow, the car idles too high and shakes at low idle, the headliner is stained, there is moisture in the spare tire well, the door jambs are rough and faded, the headlight bezels are cracked/cloudy, the leather around the seat belts on the B-pillar is torn and pulling away, etc etc. NONE of those issues are present with this car. The condition of these items, and all the other items like them, is astounding AND original. You will not find a better condition 560SEL anywhere. --

-- The door panels, headliner, and wood trim are also in great shape, like the rest of the car. --

-- Even the trunk and spare are mint, and the tool roll is in place as is the first-aid kit. The spare tire and both wheel wells are BONE DRY. The spare and tools are new and unused! --

-- Electrical 10 out of 10 – All seats, windows, vacuum lock system, lights, radio, sunroof, wipers, defogger, mirror, and other items work properly. The HVAC system is fast to respond, and operates perfectly with scalding hot heat and ice-cold A/C. This system blows harder out of the rear console vent than most W126’s do out of their front center dash vents! --

-- Mechanical 10 out of 10 - Engine starts, idles, runs, and revs to redline in every gear smooth and STRONG. This 560SEL absolutely flies, and feels more like a catapult than a car, especially at high speeds. Transmission is smooth yet very aggressive, and downshifts eagerly. No abrupt engagement, just fast, firm, progressive shifts. This Mercedes runs at high speed with no vibrations or noises. There are no leaks....NONE. --

-- This 560SEL has passed THREE inspections with flying colors. A pre-purchase overall inspection, a suspension/brake/wheel/tire/exhaust inspection, and a shop near me has gone over it as well. After a thorough inspection for any leaks or problems, none were found. --

-- Engine is strong and VERY eager to run, transmission smooth and ready to drop down two gears at your command to rocket you past slower traffic. Brakes are solid and pedal feel is firm. Suspension is tight like new, no worn tie rod ends, ball joints, shocks, or anything else. Steering nicely weighted with no play in the box. ZERO leaks or noises. Rear SLS is operating properly. This car drives and handles like new. --

-- I have brought this car’s maintenance and service up to date with a new water pump, distributor cap/rotor/wires/spark plugs/air filter, HVAC vacuum lines, A/C conversion to R134a, new power antenna, fresh oil and filter, new rear brakes, and more. Over $2000 spent to make sure this car runs properly! This 560SEL comes with all the books including dealer maintenance stamps, tools, first-aid kit, and service records. This car was LOVED. --

-- This 560SEL does not have any rear window leaks common to W126 cars, no rubber rot, no leaks, no lukewarm A/C....NOTHING. Everything is in fantastic shape, and at 50K miles, it’s not even close to broken in! If you’ve been waiting for that time-capsule car, it has arrived. --

-- If someone selects the buy-it-now option, I will provide a full $200 detailing, MB OEM carpeted floor mats, a new power antenna, and the correct Michelin tires mentioned above. --

-- Nits: While the exterior looks fantastic, and even the bumpers are unmarked, the car does have a few light scratches and a few small touch-up marks from use over the years. There are no other significant cosmetic or mechanical problems whatsoever, and if you know the W126 chassis cars, you know it’s amazing to find one in this overall condition. --

-- I have good feedback, and sold many Audis, Acuras, and W126 Benzes that the new owners are thrilled with. They and others have offered to act as references to verify that I am honest in my descriptions of the cars I sell, and you are welcome to contact them. --

THIS IS A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CAR, AND IT'S AN UNBELIEVABLE DEAL!!

If you have questions, please call Bruce at 856-912-2600 or email me in advance.

Winning bidder must send a $2000 deposit via wire transfer or bank/cashier’s check within 48 hours, and pay the balance within five additional days. Car and paperwork are ready to be delivered when all funds are CLEAR in my account. Clear title is in my office and ready to go. There is a $199 documentation/mailing/title transfer fee on ALL cars. Car is sold as-is, where-is, and there are no warranties expressed or implied, exclusive of what ebay may offer to the buyer.

Please have any financing lined up BEFORE you bid. Please check my feedback: I do not play games, and I have sold items on ebay for far more than the value of this one.

No negative or hidden feedback buyers please, and I reserve the right to verify and/or cancel bids that come from users with poor/low/no feedback ratings. Good luck and happy bidding! Sorry about all the fine print below, but some non-paying bidders have made it necessary to list these terms and conditions. Good luck and happy bidding!

TERMS OF SALE Placing a Bid: By bidding on this vehicle you are entering into a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle and you agree to abide by all terms of sale set forth herein.

Vehicle Representation: Although we describe all our vehicles to the best of our abilities, it is still possible that we may have unintentionally made an error or left some information out. Please keep in mind that used vehicles may have typical dings and scratches inherent for their year and mileage. Interior wear should also be considered depending on the vehicle’s year and mileage. Opinions and expectations can vary, so please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the condition of this vehicle. Used cars may not come with all of the original books, keys or accessories. Please review all photos carefully and if there is anything you are not sure about, ask questions prior to bidding. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in our listings. The mileage may be different than advertised due to test drives and demos.

Vehicle Inspection: We welcome and encourage potential buyers to inspect the vehicle but such inspections MUST be conducted prior to completion of this auction. This vehicle is available for inspection at any reasonable time. If you choose to have the inspection done by a licensed professional, you must do so at your own expense. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value based solely upon that judgment. Furthermore, it will be assumed that you have inspected this vehicle fully if you have placed the bid.

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Payment Information: If you are the winning bidder, you must contact us within 24 hours of winning the auction to set up payment arrangements. We require a $2,000 non-refundable deposit within forty-eight (48) hours of winning the auction. This deposit can be made through PayPal to brucem105@comcast.net. In the alternative, you can make your deposit via bank wire transfer and we can provide you via email the information needed to make such wire transfer. If the deposit is not received within the required timeframe and alternative arrangements acceptable to us are not made, we reserve the right to make the vehicle available for sale to another buyer. The remaining balance is due within five days of making the deposit. You must scan/email or fax us your state issued driver’s license after you make the deposit. We also require proof of insurance prior to delivering any vehicle. As final payment for the vehicle, we will accept a bank/cashier’s check, bank loan check, wire transfer, or cash. We will not release the vehicle and/or title until funds clear back to the issuing bank. If you pay cash, you can pick up the vehicle immediately. If you pay by wire transfer the vehicle will be available for pickup as soon as the wired funds are available in our account. If you pay by bank/cashier’s check, you will have to wait for the title until the funds clear back to the issuing bank unless alternative arrangements are made. If payment is made using a check we will hold all vehicles and titles until the funds clear back to the issuing bank.

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Liquidated Damages: In the event that the winning bidder refuses to honor his/her obligation to purchase the vehicle, we shall be entitled to liquidated damages from that bidder in the amount of two thousand dollars plus two hundred dollars per one thousand dollars of the total purchase price of the vehicle.

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