COLLECTOR 1988 MERCEDES 560SEL 1-OWNER 47K ORIG MI INSPECTED $$$$ IN SERVICE WOW

Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	500-Series
SubModel:	560 SEL 420SEL 420
Type:	Sedan
Trim:	Base Sedan 4-Door
Year:	1988
Mileage:	47,990
VIN:	WDBCA39D1JA416828
Color:	White
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Gray
Safety:	Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Side Airbags
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

Extras

Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player

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Description of 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500-Series 560 SEL 420SEL 420

This is the nicest all-original Mercedes 560SEL you’ll see on ebay. And I am not kidding; I have bought. driven. and sold over 175 W126 chassis Mercedes cars in the last 10 years. more than anyone in the USA including Mercedes dealers. This 1988 47K mile 560SEL is ridiculously nice. It’s a one-owner Florida car since new. 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 arctic white paint. All the little things you look for in a mint W126 are here; VIN# stickers on every body panel. cold A/C. smooth 650RPM idle. dry spare tire/wheelwells. and much much more. AT THE BIN PRICE. I WILL PROVIDE OVER $2500 IN VALUE INCLUDING A FULL TIMING CHAIN JOB!!! 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. 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. and will not need $4K invested in it in the first 12 months you own it because I did all the work. 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 1988 560SEL in arctic white over dove grey leather and matching grey carpets. door panels. and dash. It has 47. xx 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 southern 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. -- -- Exterior 9. 75 out of 10 (I'm finicky) – Excellent overall condition all-original paint. body. glass. and trim. No dents. No scuffs. No scratches. This 560SEL looks amazing. with a deep shine to the arctic white 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 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 very nice. -- -- Look at the body panels. they are laser straight. -- -- The tires are a little worn and noisy. But I will install a good matching set of correct Michelin tires at the BIN price with 70% tread remaining. The factory wheels are excellent and look great. -- -- Interior 9. 5 out of 10 – Seats. carpets. headliner are all in excellent original condition. The back seat looks like no one ever sat in them! No worn out faded leather. The door panels. dash. and center console are all very nice and original. -- -- Here is more good stuff. If you know these cars. you know at this age if not in absolute collector-quality condition. 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. NONE of those issues are present with this car. The condition of these items. and most other items like them. is original and very nice. You will not find a better condition 560SEL anywhere. -- -- And how about this undercarriage!!! This is the original. untouched. unwashed. undetailed undercarriage. right as the car was being unloaded off the transport trailer from Florida. Amazing! -- -- 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 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! This 560SEl has front and rear heated and electric seats. and the radio has been replaced by a Panasonic with trunk mounted CD changer. -- -- 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 foreign car specialist repair shop has gone over it as well. She’s good to go. -- -- 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 by changing the oil and filter. replacing the oil pan gasket. installing a new power antenna. and replacing the engine drive belts. Other recent services include new valve cover gaskets. A/C conversion to R134a. new battery. new RF window motor. thrust rod bushings. wheel bearing. washer pump. hydraulic accumulators. sunroof repair. brake pads and rotors. master cylinder. fuel filter. A/C compressor and receiver/dryer. fuel pump. hood pad. and more. Over $5. 00 spent to make sure this car runs properly! This 560SEL comes with all the books including dealer maintenance stamps. tools. first-aid kit. and some 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. Everything is in fantastic shape. and at only 47K original 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 also provide the following: a full timing chain job including chain. guides. rails. and tensioner. The correct Michelin tires mentioned above. I will refresh the instrument cluster to improve the cosmetic look of the needles and gauge faces. I will do a a full $200 detailing. and provide MB OEM carpeted floor mats. touch-up paint. and more. That’s well over $2500 in value provided at the BIN price. Wow! -- -- Nits: While the exterior looks fantastic. and even the bumpers are unmarked. the car does have a few light scratches and a few tiny touch-up marks from use over the years. The dash has two cracks that have been professionally repaired. The B-pillar leather is pulling free. 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. 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