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300SE

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID # WDBCA24D2KA489872

Production Date: 06/89

Exterior Color: Black (040)

Interior Color: Grey Leather

Mileage: 107,000 (original documented from new)

1 family unbroken ownership since new. Orange County, Southern California lifetime owned and always garaged. Rare opportunity to be the next custodian of this very well cared for 126 300SE example in highly original and extremely well maintained condition.

Clean Car Fax available for review.

Equipped with factory power 2 way sunroof. All power options working. Original MB glass and chrome all around in fine shape.

Still wearing Black (040) factory paint with deep shine and luster.

Interior shows negligible UV exposure including very well preserved, soft leather seats, crisp door cards, clean original carpet and headliner all in tact. The factory dashpad is in perfect condition. Zebrano wood still has good color without cracking issues.

Becker AM / FM Cassette radio working.

Brand new tires in correctly sized dimensions ride over chrome 15 inch gullideckel wheels.

Complete with Mercedes factory handbooks and manuals. Also included is the spare tire, jack, tool roll still wrapped in plastic and service records. The vehicle comes with a dossier full of service history since new and this is an impressive collection of records.

SL600

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1994 Mercedes-Benz SL600 – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID # WDBFA76EXRF100263

Production Date: 02/94

Exterior Color: Brilliant Emerald Pearl (269)

Interior: Beige Leather

Soft Top: Original Black Mercedes Issued top

Mileage: 28,800 (Original documented from new)

Rare 1 family owned Mercedes R129 sporting the rare power pack M120 V-12 motor. It retains its classic Mercedes factory specification of Brilliant Emerald Pearl over Beige leather interior. Its matching factory hardtop accompanies the sale. The R129 is fast becoming a modern classic, and the larger displacement versions are well sought after. This particular example has lived in the ultimate climate preservation area of Southern California throughout its life.

Equipped with the factory Mercedes-Benz head unit and CD changer.

Still wearing its original 8 hole factory 16 inch wheels wearing older Michelin Pilot high performance tires.

The factory power top system has been addressed including complete rebuild of the hydraulic cylinders by local So Cal top professionals under warranty.

Complete with 3 factory key fobs, original spare and jack with tool roll still wrapped in plastic and factory first-aid kit. The Mercedes Benz leather attache including all factory handbooks and manuals accompanies the sale.

560SL

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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID #WDBBA48D0GA048315

Production Date: 04/86

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior Color: Palomino Leather

Soft Top: Brown (Original MB issued top)

Matching factory color hard top

Mileage: 61,000 (Original documented from new)

An exceptional condition first model year 560SL in Signal Red over Palomino with a factory brown Mercedes issued soft top.

Clean Car Fax available for review. Fully documented records.

Still wearing its factory Signal Red (568) paint in excellent condition with superb depth and gloss. Bright and shiny chrome work. Original MB glass all around.

The interior shows a fine preservation including an original dash pad free of cracks or damage. All the center consul wood still shows dark color and hasn’t suffered from UV exposure. The gauges are crisp still with deep orange color. The door cards and carpet also show a high level preservation and the original Palomino leather seats are in superior condition. An aftermarket head unit / CD player sounds excellent and fully functions.

All 4 wheels are 15 inch factory issue Gullideckel style and have been restored to like new condition with new Mercedes original center wheel caps. The factory correct tires are like new showing 2 year old date codes.

The vehicle was fully prepared for the sale in our usual pipleline preparations. The trunk and engine bay are very clean and the undercarriage is ultra tidy with all wheel wells looking factory delivered. A brand new hood pad was installed.

The drive quality on this example is excellent.

Complete with the Mercedes-Benz original manuals and handbooks. The MB service booklet shows services, mileage readings and dates of services at authorized dealers and MB garages. Comes with the original factory spare still wearing the Pirelli issued tire. Jack and MB tool roll are also present.

560SEC

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBCA45D3JA368292

Production Date: 09/87

Exterior Color: Black (040)

Interior Color: (Gray Leather 278)

Mileage: 78,800 (original documented from new)

This wonderful example 560SEC in Black over Gray leather boasts top of the line stout looks and has lived in California for more than 30 years. A highly original example with excellent preservation that is well documented with deep service history.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Delivered from the factory in Black paint (040), it shows very nice depth and gloss with a soft touch surface.

Its uniquely designed interior is framed around the legendary Bruno Saco pillarless cabin with windows forming a glass box. The Grey leather has been very well preserved with soft leather seats that are supple and firm and fully functional via each 3 way electric controller. Additionally this model is equipped with the power seat heater for both front seats. From the wood trim, dash pad and door cards you will find nicely preserved original surfaces and the light gray carpet also shows clean. The factory Becker Mexico Grand Prix Radio is still in tact. An original Mercedes equipped first-aid kit is still in place on the rear shelf area. Equipped with factory 2 way power sunroof.

The powerful 5.6L V-8 117 motor has been well cared for and serviced diligently throughout its longterm ownership. An exceptional record keeping dossier is included with the sale.

Rides over 16 inch Lorinser style Gullideckel wheels with high speed rated BF Goodrich tires.

Comes with original tool roll, jack and spare. Original Mercedes handbooks and manuals accompany the car and the MB service booklet shows services, dates, and mileage via authorized dealership work completed. 3 original huff key fobs including valet key.

SL320

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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 – Price SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBFA63F3VF149788

Production Date: 01/97

Exterior Color: Polar White (DB-149)

Interior Color: Leather Beige (265A)

Soft Top: Black Soft Top Fabric (9001)

Hard Top: Color matched – Polar White (DB-149)

Mileage: 47,000 (original documented from new)

Complete Mercedes-Benz issue original handbooks and manuals booklet.

An exceptional 2 owner example that’s spent its entire life in Northern California. This particular R129 six cylinder model is highly original with outstanding overall preservation. A sensational collector worthy bone stock SL that’s still sporting its beautiful original factory alloys and a working Mercedes audio system. You will be hard pressed to find a nicer example.

Clean Carfax is available for review.

This interior shows negligible use and when operated was meticulously cared for. The interior has seen virtually no UV exposure. The original dashpad is flawless, light color carpet like new, leather is still soft to touch with proper shape along with perfect wood trim still showing deep cherry color. All the switches are clear and crisp. The Mercedes-Benz factory stock radio works. Rear shelf tray carpet area is extremely clean. The hard top is in outstanding condition and the headliner is perfect.

All factory paint appears original and shows in outstanding condition with excellent depth and gloss. Mercedes-Benz glass all the way around car including hardtop is original showing factory markings. All body panels are laser straight as they would fit leaving the factory.

Original issue black soft top is so new and crisp looking it appears to have been used only a handful of times. Fabric looks new as this is a testament to excellent climate storage. All hydraulic cylinders are working properly. Prior to our acquistion the owner had all inspected by their MB tech and all checked out ok. We also had the top cylinders inspected upon our acquisition and they all appear to be in excellent working order. Still has the factory issue wind screen in excellent condition.

16 inch factory original alloy wheels are riding over brand new Bridgestone G-Force high performance W speed rated tires recently installed. Brand new hood pad just installed.

Comes with the original Mercedes-Benz black attache complete set of handbooks / manuals as well as the factory issue spare, jack and tool roll. 1 original key fob along with an original huff key and key head master.

420SEL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBCA35D5JA386562

Production Date: 12/87

Mileage: 110,750 (fully documented original)

Exterior Color: Pearl Gray Metallic (DB-122)

Interior Color: Gray Leather

Originally purchased by Collision and Injury Analysis, Inc. (an insurance agency owner) from Stead Motors Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek, California on 3/16/88. This highly original 126 model lived a charmed life always garaged and carefully owned in the Golden State. With incredible climate that preserves these cars like no other region in the world. The last owner prior to our acquisition drove it home to his state of New Mexico where it was titled in June of 2015. A steward of multiple collection worthy vehicles, he searched for quite some time to find the best example of a 126. He continued its loving care, keeping it garaged and properly serviced over the next 5 years. Then sold to our client where it was serviced and cared for locally in Los Angeles where we can document the last 3 years of ownership and service history.

Fully documented from new purchase. MB service booklet stamps, dates and mileage records complete the first half of documentation. A clean Carfax fills in the second half of ownership history.

A pristine example still wearing its original Mercedes factory paint (DB-122). The depth, thickness and high original gloss finish are in exceptional shape for its age. Living proof it could have only been preserved like this by extremely careful ownership. There are a few minor scratches that can be found that certainly don’t detract from the vehicle’s overall condition. All original vin tags are stamped on each body panel matching throughout. 

The interior condition shows nearly perfect. Leather seat upholstery is all original and soft to touch. It is correct original Mercedes genuine leather without repair or any damage. Seat adjustments are crisp and responsive and operate correctly. Door cards are perfect. Carpet is excellent. Dash-pad is flawless. Zebrano wood is in extraordinary condition without damage or cracks. Headliner is excellent. The sunroof opens and closes and operates as intended. The instrument cluster is the zenith of preservation showing bright orange needles and interior markings you occasionally see on sub thirty thousand mile cars. Quite obviously the product of zero sun damage. An original Becker AM/FM Cassette radio has been retained and works perfectly with sound quality equal to how it was delivered new. The previous owner’s strife to keep the vehicle as original as possible motivated him to send the original Becker unit to the factory in New Jersey. Upon arrival, Becker then had the system corrected for any existing issues and outfitted with Blue Tooth for hands free mobile talking with the option to utilize the tape cassette player disguised as a blue tooth module. Rear seats show negligible use. Rear area surrounding back window shows no sun damage and still houses the original First-Aid kit that is unopened. Rear carpet is flawless as are the rear sections of the front seats that each have fish nets. 

The motor starts, runs, drives and operates exactly as Mercedes intended. The shift quality is wonderful, correct and on point. With excellent power on this 4.2L V-8 motor you can easily accelerate and burn on the highway. Steering, suspension and braking systems are all in proper working order and feel excellent. The engine bay is very tidy. The trunk area is also just as clean and the spare tire well shows exactly as it did when it came off the assembly line looking flawless. Untouched trunk bolts. The original tool roll is wrapped in its factory plastic bag having never been opened. The engine bay and trunk have all the correct original vin tag stamps on body panels and hood/trunk areas. A new AC compressor was installed and operates correctly through all vents on a converted 134 system.

15 inch factory alloy wheels over Cooper tires in the correctly sized dimensions with excellent tread. 

Equipped with the original spare still wearing the original Michelin tire with unopened tool roll and jack. Square tow cover for grill is included, installed with front license plate bracket. 

560SL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price –

VIN ID# WDBBA48D0JA078499

Production Date: 10/87

Exterior Color: Arctic White (DB-147)

Interior Color: Medium Red Leather (277)

Soft Top: Black

Hard Top: Matching Arctic White

Mileage: 59,900 (documented)

A rare color livery of Arctic White over Medium Red leather. Same unbroken ownership since 1990. Southern California ownership.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Arctic white paint shows good depth and shine with soft to touch feel. Nice rubber, good chrome and all original glass. All original factory VIN tags are affixed correctly to body panels and bumpers.

Medium red leather seats are brand new OEM replacements with correct perforations and piping of the highest quality available. Original door cards are in excellent shape. The original dash pad shows a few minor cracks. Hard top headliner is in great shape.

Engine bay and undercarriage and trunk show ultra clean.

Brand new correctly sized H speed rated tires ride over 15 inch factory alloy wheels just restored to new look.

Original Becker radio AM / FM Cassette.

Comes with original spare wheel, jack and tool roll. Partial factory books / manuals. Prior ownership service records.

280SL

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL European 5-Speed – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDB10704210017132

Production Date: June 1983

Exterior Color: Manganese Brown Metallic (DB-480)

Interior: Beige Leather (255)

Soft Top: Dark Brown

Color Matching Hard top

Mileage: 112,900 (original documented from new)

Fully documented example with extensive service history dating back to original purchase in Munich, Germany. Complete original factory handbooks and manuals. Import documents. Rare 5 speed manual transmission European 107 example in a unique period correct color livery. Highly optioned with AC / Heat, leather seats and power windows.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Gorgeous Manganese Brown Metallic paint shows deep luster and shine. Still wearing its original factory slim bumpers and European market Bosch headlamps. Nice brightwork. All original MB glass.

Highly preserved original interior with beige leather and light carpet with matching door cards. Original dashpad shows a few minor cracks. Zebrano wood is beautiful showing light wear. Bright red crisp seatbelt fasteners. Overall the interior shows negligible UV exposure. The dark brown soft top shows a few tears.

Well maintained motor operates properly. The 110 European motor was given more HP than the stateside 6 cylinder North American delivered cars. When paired with a 5 speed manual it’s set up right for the discerning driving enthusiast. Having been imported into Los Angeles in 1985 the vehicle went through USA federalization process (documentation included) and appears to have also passed through USEPA standards with smog equipment and USA emissions stickers appointed inside the driver door jamb.

Complete original factory handbooks and manuals. Original jack and spare. Factory emergency triangle and tool roll. MB First-Aid kit. Completed extensive service history from new.

S 320

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1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBGA33GXVA349785

Production Date: 11/96

Exterior Color: Black Opal Pearl (DB-189)

Interior Color: Beige Leather (265)

1 owner since new just coming out of 26 years unbroken ownership

Mileage: 85,800 (Original documented)

A well appointed LWB W140 example in a stunning color of Black Opal Pearl that leans into the blue-green hues with an incredibly well preserved beige leather interior. Hard to locate a 1 owner example with such high preservation and care over the entire 26 years of ownership.

Clean Car Fax available for review.

Still wearing its original factory paint in excellent condition showing deep shine and luster. It is very evident this vehicle has always been garaged. All body panels appear original and fitment is precise.

Interior preservation is superb on this stately 140 example. The original dashpad is perfect and all wood trim is free of sun damage or cracks. The light contrasting interior is virtually a time capsule and shows a testament to careful ownership. Leather is soft supple and still holds its vibrant original color. All the carpet shows outstanding condition.

Factory alloy wheels ride over excellent tread Michelin brand tires.

Drive quality is supreme on this car. All operations are crisp and precise. The W140 sedans were a hight point of Mercedes-Benz engineering. The fastidious service and care from the one and only owner is showcased on this example.

Still retains working Mercedes-Benz original Radio / Cassette head unit and multi-disc CD player.

Comes with complete original Mercedes handbooks and manuals including service booklet. Carfax shows extensive and exclusive Mercedes-Benz Authorized Dealership service history in Northern California.

Mercedes Benz VIN Decoder shows the following options delivered from factory:

200A Leather / 227 Ashtray, Cigar Lighter At Rear, L and R / 241 Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable with memory / 242 Front Seat RH Electric Adjustable with memory / 249 Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror / 251 Radio MB – Exquisit – USA / 292 Sidebag / 302 Folding Armrest In The Rear With Storage Tray / 306 Activated Charcoal Filter / 340 Additional 3rd Stop Lamp / 414 Electric Tilt / Slide Sunroof in Glass Version / 441 Steering Column, electrically adjustable / 461 Instrument with Miles Ind. and English Legend / 494 Version for USA / 501 Outside Rear View Mirror, Right, Heated (R.H.D.) / 524 Paintwork – Preservation / 540 Roller Blind, Electric, For Rear Window / 551 Anti-Theft / Anti-Break-In Warning System / 600 Headlamp Wiper / Washer / 634 Deletion -First Aid Kit / 636 Deletion Warning Triangle / 649 Light Alloy Wheels 6-Hole / 668 Mode of Packing VE III With Styropor Bumper Rails / 807 Change of Model year, the last figure showing the new model year / 810 Sound System / 883 Closed Aid For Doors and Trunk Lid / 987 Battery Isolation for shipment vehicles

BMW 325i Cabriolet

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1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WBABB1308J1930564

Production Date: 09/87

Exterior Color: Royal Blue Metallic

Interior: Indico Leather

Convertible Top: Blue (original BMW issue)

Mileage: 54,900 (original documented from new)

5-Speed Manual Transmission

Rare 1 owner example BMW 325i E30 Cabriolet. Lifetime Southern California. Originally purchased in 1988 by a DDS who owned his practice located minutes away in West Hollywood from his residence in Beverly Hills, CA. Coveted 5 speed manual transmission. Absolutely lively motor when delivered in manual transmission with these bullet proof engines that Bavaria produced in the late 1980s.

Still wears the original factory paint of Royal Blue Metallic. All factory placed vin tags are still affixed to the body. Original paint does show some patina and minor cosmetics from when it was in more frequent use. Corrosion free as one would expect a car to be having lived full life in So Cal. We see no indiction of body damage stemming from impact or accident and find this to be quite rare and unique when considering comparable examples from this era.

Clean Carfax available for review. Car willed via estate from father to son.

Original interior of Indico leather looks to have been preserved quite nicely. There are no cracks or damage on the original dashpad. All the gauges are operating correctly. All power works as it should. The carpet is original and shows nicely. All the leather presents well and aside from normal UV exposure you get from owning the convertible example, it’s nice. Convertible top is the original issue and does not have any rips, tears or issues to note and the rear window is clear.

Rides over the original issued bottle cap alloy wheels with older Michelin Pilot correctly sized tires showing excellent tread.

We had the car in for immediate service and check over post purchase. A few repairs were made and additional information can be provided upon request.

Comes equipped with original jack, spare, BMW issued tool kit, and tire iron. A Sony aftermarket CD changer was installed previously. All original BMW factory handbooks accompany the sale as well as the BMW service booklet and prior years ownership registrations show single ownership end to end. Original BMW keys also with the sale.