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E320 Cabriolet

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1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBEA66E0SC264103

Production Date: 05/95

Color: Brilliant Emerald Pearl (DB-269)

Interior: Beige Leather (265)

Convertible Top: Black German Canvas original

Mileage: 91,000 (original documented)

Delivered: 5/16/1995

Factory decoded details: (222) Right Front Seat, Electrically Adjustable / (240) Outside temperature indicator / (241) Front seat LH electric adjustable with memory / (251) Radio MB – Exquisit – USA / (283) Draft Deflector / (291) Airbag for front passenger / (300) Storage Box in front Tray / (340) Additional 3rd stop lamp / (420) Automatic Transmission 4-gear / (440) tempostat (cruise control) / (441) Steering column, electrically adjustable / (461) / Instrument with miles indicated and english legend / (494) Version USA / (524) Paintwork preservation / (551) Anti-Theft / Anti-break in warning system / (581) Automatic climate control / (593) Heat-insulating glass, all around, heated rear window pane (single-sheet safety glass), band filter / (600) Headlamp wiper/washer / (634) Deletion-first aid kit / (636) Deletion – Warning Triangle / (652) 8-hole light alloy rims / (668) Mode of packing VE III with styropor bumper rails / (740) Black soft top fabric 9001 / (805) Change of model year, the last figure showing the new model year / (814) Active bass loudspeaker system / (873) Seat heater for left and right front seats / (916) Vehicles for hot countries – additional parts

Very nice garaged example 124 Cabriolet in a less common emerald green hue. Excellent paint depth and shine. Body panel fitment is straight and even.

The interior shows excellent condition. Upholstery is in good shape without any tears, rips or excessive wear from use or sun damage. The dashpad is original and in perfect condition. Wood trim shows deep color without fade or cracking. Still equipped with the original MB head unit in working condition. Rear seat has been sparsely used and shows in excellent condition. Carpets are nice throughout. The original floor mats are all still present. All gauges and switches are working.

Original black soft top is in nice condition overall. Inside headliner, in cream color, is in great clean condition showing no rips or tears. Push button operation to open and close. The hydraulic cylinders have been addressed.

Drive quality on this example is superb as Mercedes intended.

Engine bay is tidy as evidenced by lifetime garaging. Very clean trunk including original spare, jack and first aid kit.

Equipped with the original 15 inch factory alloy 8 hole wheels in nice condition wearing brand new correctly sized tires.

All original books and manuals are present. Clean Car Fax available for review. MB Service booklet showing stamps, mileage and dates is present. Original windscreen. Original MB key fob.

450SLC

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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10702412024667

Production Date: 11/78

Exterior: Astral Silver (DB-735)

Interior: Blue Leather

Mileage: 46,300

Having recently been through a European spec conversion featuring bumpers and headlamps, this example has shows just 46,000 miles. It’s equipped with full leather and a power sunroof.

The exterior shows nice deep shine with mirror like surfaces and good depth and luster. The chrome is bright, MB glass is all original and the rubber components are new with bumper replacements.

Inside of this SLC the interior has been well preserved with excellent carpet throughout, clean stiff door panels, good clean headliner and dark original burl wood without cracks on the consul. It is equipped with blue leather upholstery and shows in excellent condition. The original blue dashpad does show a minor split in the middle. It was equipped with a first-aid kit still retained in its compartment.

Recent refurbishment included a European spec bumper and headlamp conversion. A brand new set of correctly sized tires were installed under prior ownership. The 14 inch bundt wheels were just restored to factory like new condition. Under prior ownership they refreshed many suspension components and worn rubber bushings. A fresh oil and filter change was also done. We’ve spent a substantial amount of time behind the wheel of this lovely C107 and can attest to its excellent driving ability.

Comes with partial handbooks/manuals, light records, first-aid kit, original spare, jack, tool roll and MB key fob.

450SL

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Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412060558

Production Date: 12/79

Color: Classic White (DB-737)

Interior: Palomino MB-Tex

Soft Top: Dark Brown Original MB issue

Mileage: 30,200 (original documented)

This is an exceptional example final model year 450SL that has been incredibly well preserved over its 40 years of existence.

The classic white paint shows a beautiful shine and deep luster. The chrome and brightwork looks new.

Inside the interior is in time capsule condition. The original dashpad is perfect free of any cracks. Both door panels show no evidence of heat or cooling cycles through the years. The zebrano wood is original and still retains its dark color without cracks. All carpet is original and looks new. The MB-Tex seats are in near perfect condition, showing vibrant color and excellent shape.

A Mercedes original soft top in dark brown has been up a handful of times. The stitching is still bright and the condition is like new. A matching white hard top comes with the vehicle.

The engine bay is clean and crisp and the trunk carpet is spotless. You will find the original spare that’s never been used with hang tag still affixed. It comes with the original first-aid kit.

The original factory 14 inch bundt wheels in like new condition wear correctly sized Michelin tires showing negligible use.

Drive quality is exceptional on this example.

The MB service booklet shows history with various stamps, dates of service and work performed.

Comes with all original factory handbooks / manuals and MB service booklet and 2 MB key fobs.

560SL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBBA48D2JA079928

Production Date: 11/87

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Black Leather

Soft Top: Black German Canvas

Mileage: 116,450 (documented)

This lovely looking Signal Red 560SL has lived the last decade in Northern California. A clean Carfax documents fastidious service and multiple mileage entries showing a clean history. Carfax available for review.

The paint shows excellent shine with good depth and luster. All chrome, rubber and trim look great and show minimal wear. The body panels are straight and even and all vin tags are original and untouched.

A beautiful rich black contrasting leather interior has excellent preservation and originality. The original black leather seats are in superb condition having been covered for many years by grey sheep skin covers that were recently removed and saved (inside the trunk). All leather is soft to touch with perfect patina. The original black carpet shows wonderful condition and the door cards also look great with lovely wood trim added for an extra touch. The dashpad has a black cover over the top and it blends just like the original The wood trim center consul shows deep color and zero sun fade. The instrument cluster still shows a well preserved brighter orange color highlight indicative of minimal sun exposure.

The black soft top is a german canvas material and appears to be a newer replacement. The original matching hard top comes with the car and shows in very nice condition.

Engine bay and trunk are extremely tidy.

Mechanically this example is very dialed and it accelerates, brakes, shifts just as Mercedes intended. We were overly impressed with the ride quality and driving experience it delivers. The AC blows cold and still operates on the original R12 equipment. A few of the more recent services include: Radiator replacement, oil service, radiator hoses, drive belts replaced and antifreeze / coolant flushed changed. The correctly sized tires are Michelins riding on the original stock alloy wheels.

Partial books / manuals, original key fob master, spare tire, jack and tool roll.

560SL

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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBBA48D5GA039562

Production Date: 11/85

Exterior: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Gray Leather

Soft Top: Black German Canvas

Mileage: 106,900 (original documented)

This California example was purchased new at Caliber Motors – Anaheim, Hills Mercedes-Benz. A very nice example early production 560SL in Signal Red. A fully documented specimen with a Clean Carfax and a full service portfolio from last 2 owners.

Paint shows nice paint depth and high gloss. Body panel fitment and shut lines are straight. Chrome is in nice shape and all rubber appears well preserved. A few minor chips and minor flaws to be expected with age.

The gray leather interior shows excellent shape since the seats spent many years covered in sheep skins. Original leather upholstery shows well with vibrant color and supple feel. The original dash pad is perfect. Carpet is very clean, Mercedes floor mats are in excellent shape and door cards look nice. The long term garaging by prior ownership has nicely preserved the interior.

A new black canvas soft top was installed in 2019 and shows excellent condition.

The wheels are 15 inch chrome gullideckel factory style and show in very nice shape.

Service history over the past decade has been very steadfast as the owner always attended to routine maintenance and preventative work regular services. All maintenance history is available for review. The lifetime California and Arizona climate has treated the undercarriage very well and pics are available for review.

Comes with factory books, manuals, original key fob, valet key, spare and jack.

SL500

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1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 – Price – T.B.D.

VIN ID# WDBFA67E3RF091558

Production Date: 09/93

Mileage: 46,600 (original documented)

Paint 1: Polar White (DB-149U) Paint 2: Polar White (DB-149O)

Interior: Leather Royal Blue (272A)

Order Location: USA Delivery

Code Description:

241/Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable with Memory 242/Front Seat RH Electric Adjustable with Memory

246/Mirror with Memory Circuit 251/Radio MB – Exquisit – USA 283/Draft Deflector

340/ Additional 3rd Stop Lamp 440/Tempostat (Cruise Control)

461/ Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend 471/ Acceleration Skid Control (ASR)

494/ Version For USA 524/ Paintwork-Preservation 551/ Anti-Theft/Anti-Break-In Warning System

581/ Automatic Climate Control 592/ Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter 600/ Headlamp Wiper/Washer 639/ Elimination of First-Aid Box and Warning Triangle

652/ 8-Hole Light Alloy Rims 668/ Mode of Packing VE III With Styropor Bumper Rails

744/ Dark Blue Soft Top Fabric 5010 804/ Change of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year 810/ Sound System 873/ Seat Heater For Left and Right Front Seats

880/ Closing System with Infrared Remote Control 987/ Battery Isolation Switch For Shipment Vehicles

Clean Car Fax available for Review, Complete handbooks and manuals, MB Service booklet. Recent Smog emissions passed in California and prior in Arizona.

450SEL

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 11603312075489

Production Date: 12/77

Color: Anthracite Gray (DB-172)

Interior: Black Leather

Mileage: 35,000

A highly original superb example 450SEL long-wheel base 116 USA delivered car. Delivered to Worldwide Motors of Indianapolis, Indiana on 8/4/78. A numbers matching vehicle accompanied by owners manuals.

2 ownership history prior to our acquisition. Held by original owner until 2015.

Incredible factory finish of Anthracite Grey (DB-172) is original on the car except the trunk that was retouched by previous owner at an excellent quality level.

Interior is virtually in time capsule condition highlighting the original supple black upholstery, wood, carpet, and dashpad (flawless). The USA SEL models had no shortage of every option added including AC and electric sunroof. The Becker AM/FM radio-cassette still operates as it should with clean sound through the stock speakers. A factory First-Aid kit lives untouched in the rear shelf area.

Rides on original 14 inch non-chrome bundt wheels wrapped in correctly sized Michelin tires.

Technically the vehicle operates as it should from factory. Upon our acquisition multiple regular and deferred maintenance items were addressed. Records available upon request.

Spotless engine bay with newer hood pad and extremely tidy trunk compartment.

Equipped with: Tool roll still in MB plastic bag, spare wheel and jack.

A collection worthy highly optioned example 116 for the astute Mercedes enthusiast.

350SL

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1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412002407

Production Date: 01/72

Exterior: Silver Gray Metallic (DB-180)

Interior: Red Leather

Soft Top: Black

Mileage: 110,600 (original documented)

A nice example California lifetime owned highly desirable early 107SL. Fitted from factory with Euro slim bumpers.

The original color, Silver Gray, shows good condition with light patina and a recent clear coat retouch on hood and a few body panels. Good chrome trim and original glass.

Wonderful period correct color red on this early SL. Original dashpad shows minor crack near center. Excellent door cards, middle consul has been attended to with sharp restoration work. An early example equipped with hand crank windows. Seats appear to be original and show good supple shape with no tears or damage. The carpet is clean and vibrant in color. An aftermarket head unit has been installed as well as a charger device capable of 3 inputs.

We installed a brand new bordeaux color canvas soft top. Fitment is perfect. Brand new straps were installed on the underside.

The vehicle has been fitted with brand new tires all around in the correctly sized dimensions. The 14 inch alloy bundt wheels are in excellent shape.

Fully documented with a thick service history package showing dates, mileage and repair invoices. MB service booklet shows service history with dates and mileage.

Mechanically the car is dialed. Motor is in excellent shape. Solid torquey acceleration. Transmission shifts effortlessly. Steering tracks straight without any play. There are no fluid leaks to note. Tidy engine bay. Equipped with AC and heat. The undercarriage has been gone through with a careful detail and looks factory new showing no corrosion and cosmoline from factory.

All original handbooks, MB service booklet and manuals have been preserved and go with the car. The original spare wheel, jack, tool roll, convertible tools and key fobs are present.

SL 500

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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBFA67FXWF159732

Production Date: 09/97

Exterior Color: Neve White (143)

Interior Color: Beige Leather (265A)

Soft top: Folding Top Fabric 8023 / Dark Brown (746)

Hard top: Neve White (143)

Mileage: 58,000 (original documented)

This wonderful example 129 model Mercedes SL 500 was delivered on 9/11/1997 and is in superb condition. Having lived in Southern California and spent some time in Washington its preservation and time capsule condition will impress any collector.

Delivered with the following option codes: 200 LEATHER / 241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY / 242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY / 249 AUTOMATICALLY DIPPING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR / 309 CUP HOLDER / 340 ADDITIONAL 3RD STOP LAMP / 494 VERSION FOR USA / 501 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, RIGHT, HEATED (R.H.D.) / 524 PAINTWORK – PRESERVATION / 551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM / 612 XENON HEADLIGHT / 634 DELETION – FIRST AID KIT / 636 DELETION – WARNING TRIANGLE / 668 MODE OF PACKING VE III WITH STYROPOR BUMPER RAILS / 746 FOLDING TOP FABRIC 8023, DARK BROWN / 808 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR / 810 SOUND SYSTEM

Engine Number: 119982 12 014571 Transmission Number: 722620 00 534926

Original factory paint is close to perfection. Body panels haven’t been touched, perfect shut lines, untouched hood and trunk bolts.

Interior dashpad is original and flawless. Cabin is in extraordinary condition showing negligible wear only. Carpets are like new. Doorcards completely in tact and clean. Wood consul and trim look look perfect. The original upholstery shows minimal wear with supple shape and excellent color. Rear area carpet and moldings look new.

Superb drive quality as Mercedes intended. Behaves very well on the road.

All glass is original. Moldings and plastics are highly preserved.

Spotless engine bay and impeccable trunk area.

We have a clean Carfax available for review documenting the many services with dates, mileage and specific details.

Matching removable hard top. Equipped with original Mercedes dark brown soft top in excellent condition.

16 inch chrome period correct wheels.

4 key fobs, full hand books / manuals and MB service booklet, jack and tool roll.

BMW 635CSI

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1989 BMW 635CSI – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WBAEC8412K3269114

Production Date: 03/89

Exterior Color: Alpine White

Interior Color: Black Leather

Mileage: 88,100 (original documented)

An excellent example of preservation and originality on this final model year 1989 635CSI. The last ownership was local in the affluent Southern California city of Rancho Mirage. The last steward travelled between 2 residences in Washington and California where this E24 lived a charmed life. A clean Carfax is available for review.

The original factory paint has a bright deep shine and soft to touch feel. All chrome, trim and rubber present excellent. A few minor scuffs can be found but do not in any way detract from the overall condition and would be expected with age. Trunk bolts are untouched. Even factory lines and gap space on body. Every panel has its original vin tag affixed.

This specimen has an original dashpad in flawless condition. Several recent service records indicate no expense was spared keeping up with preventative and regular mechanicals. BMW leather shows very nice and soft without tears or damage and correct patina. The original carpet is in excellent condition and the door cards and panels have been well preserved. 2 way power sunroof opens and closes with ease. Equipped with its original anti-theft radio in good working condition with nice sound.

Drive quality is excellent as one would expect for a well serviced BMW. The gearbox shifts effortlessly and smooth while acceleration is strong and full at all speeds. Steering feels tight and comfortable. Braking system is excellent without any pull or sway with 80% brake pads left.

All 4 tires are correctly sized Michelin TRX over BMW factory alloys in excellent shape.

Comes with 2 original key fobs, BMW manual, radio code cards, original spare, jack and air compressor. Also equipped with BMW factory tool kit in perfect shape resting in plastic fold out try attached to inside trunk liner.