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450SL

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412047029

Production Date: 04/78

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Parchment MB Tex

Soft Top: Black (Mercedes original MB Wopavin Polyglas)

Mileage: 52,950 (Original documented)

Wonderful new arrival to our line-up is this 1978 450SL in classic Signal Red over Parchment interior from California. An incredible looking example with stunning appeal and high level original preservation. Fully documented back to new purchase in Ontario, California. It would be a safe to say this vehicle has never spent a night outside of a garage.

Excellent paint depth luster and shine. Very smooth to touch and consistently even across all panels. Straight as an arrow and correct gap space from panel to panel. Getting very difficult to find in this condition especially trailing back into the 1970’s. Excellent chrome and all original MB glass. A few minor chips can be seen near the driver door edge. Untouched trunk bolts.

The original dash-pad is flawless without one imperfection or crack. All door cards are well preserved, unfaded and the carpet is nice throughout. The wood trim shows like new condition. The Parchment upholstery is original and plush looking nearly perfect with no rips, tears or fading. Hard-top headliner is excellent. The original issue Becker AM/FM system has never been altered. The AC system was converted to 134a system upon our acquisition and blows cold.

Orignal 14 inch factory alloy Bundt wheels are wrapped over a new set of Hankook tires.

The engine bay is super clean and all vehicle ID and numbers data plate are still correctly in place on the radiator support. Drive quality is as expected on this slightly broken in motor. Nice torque, supple suspension, tight steer tracking and responsive braking.

Complete set of handbooks and MB service booklet with history. 2 original Huff keys including round valet key. Includes original dealership metal ID tag. Original convertible tools. Spare and jack are stowed in trunk. You will be hard pressed to find an equal caliber example in this condition.

300CE Cabriolet

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1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Cabriolet – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBEA66E4PB947824

Production Date: 03/1993

Mileage: 112,400

Exterior: Black (DB-040)

Interior: Black Leather

Convertible Top: Black

This gorgeous Triple Black 124 Cabriolet is back in our inventory having just acquired it from a great client. The 1 year only pre-face lift 3.2L 300CE has a complete set of books and manuals to go with it. A recent fresh oil change was completed 1,000 miles ago and a new battery was installed.

Originally purchased at W.I. Simonson, Inc. Mercedes Benz-Santa Monica, California.  The vehicle has lived in Southern California since new purchase, including the last 2 years here. A classic example of well preserved California climate without rust or corrosion.

Clean Car Fax with multiple entries including mileage and dates from new.  MB Service booklet with numerous dealer services stamped and dated. Service history from 2 previous owners and our invoices from prior services completed.

The black leather interior and wood has been well preserved. Perfect dash-pad showing zero damage or cracking. Original leather still soft to touch. Wood shows deep color all around. Original Becker AM / FM Cassette works but does not have sound on the driver side of car. We will try and source the solution further.

Paint still shows nice shine and luster and soft to touch. A few minor cosmetic light flaws from age can be found but don’t detract from the overall appearance.

Motor runs strong. Vehicle starts up on the first turn. Mechanically the vehicle is sorted. After completing a thorough inspection we did not find any oil leaks. The vehicle shifts crisp and clean. The fluids look clean and fresh. Steering system is in order and no play can be felt. The AC was just serviced and it operates wonderfully blowing ice cold and correctly on all speeds including the automatic climate option.

15 inch factory 8 hole non-chrome wheels wear newer correctly sized Michelin tires showing excellent condition and good tread.

Full set of original handbooks and manuals all housed in leather MB pamphlet book. 4 key fobs. MB rear windscreen deflector also included. Original spare, MB tool roll and jack all inside the trunk.

420SEL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBCA35D5JA386562

Production Date: 12/87

Mileage: 102,100 (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, it is one of the finest examples you will find. 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 it’s loving care, keeping it garaged and properly serviced over the next 5 years.

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 the original R12 system.

15 inch alloy wheels wear newer purchased Cooper tires in the correctly sized dimensions with excellent tread.

Obviously equipped with the original spare tire still wearing the original Michelin tire with unopened tool roll and jack. Square tow cover for grill will be included as will front license plate bracket.

560SL

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1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBBA48D2HA060418

Production Date: 11/86

Mileage: 81,550 (documented)

Exterior: Black (DB-040)

Interior: Cream Beige Leather

Soft Top: Black

100% California original 560SL. A wonderful color scheme highlighting the dark to light contrast from exterior to interior. Comes with matching black hardtop with a perfect headliner.

Original black dashpad is perfect. Interior wood trim still retains nice color. The Cream Beige upholstery still has a soft original supple MB feel without sun damage, tears or rips anywhere to note. Matching door cards are clean.

Previous owner upgraded COCO floor mats that show like new condition. Additionally an Alpine head unit installation was completed within the last year. It is compatible for blue tooth hands free as well as satellite radio.

The 15 inch chrome wheels were commonly seen on CA cars sold new in this era. Wheels show excellent condition. They are wrapped with Michelin tires showing plenty of tread.

Carfax available.

Engine has an excellent highly responsive feel with strong acceleration. Braking is excellent with zero pull. Shift quality is excellent through all gears. Really high octane torque and pull with the big motor 5.6L V8 strength. The undercarriage looks like a Southern California lifetime car should.

Service history from 2 prior owners shows attentive vehicle care. Several service invoices, stringent CA emission checks, oil changes, regular and preventative repair documents are included.

Full hand books and manuals. Original First-Aid kit. Comes with original spare, jack and tool roll.

280SL

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704210005659

Production Date: 08/78

Exterior: Astral Silver (DB-735G)

Interior: Blue leather (202)

Soft Top: Dark Blue soft top fabric (744)

Rear seats used on SL Models (565)

Type destination on trunk lid – Elimination (260)

Mileage: 61,770 (documented)

Rare European German delivery 280SL 107 with manual 4 speed transmission. Imported into USA in mid 1980s with deep documentation from original customs / USA federalization. Retains slim factory bumpers. Headlamps were changed to USA quads upon import federalization. Original MB glass all around. Nice chrome.

Original order to Wuerzburg Branch.

Original dash-pad shows no cracks in excellent condition. Aftermarket head unit by Sony was installed some time ago and works quite presentably. Blue carpet in nice preserved condition. Hard top included. Hard top headliner in good condition. Blue soft top has vibrant color and shows excellent condition, very clean and snug fitting. Seatbelt fasteners are red not faded. Very clean condition matching door cards. Equipped with rear factory seats and seatbelts with fold down option. Rear fold down seat original leather shows age with some cracking.

Strong hi revving more powerful 2.8L Euro 6 cylinder 110 motor. Wonderful driving experience with 4 speed manual true driver’s control. Cannot emphasize enough about the 280 107 model – the manual versions on the 280SL lighter cars are the business. Refreshed new steering tie rods on both sides. Fresh fluids were done prior to our acquisition. Newer exhaust system sounds lovely/proper.

15 hole light alloy rims over excellent condition tires.

This vehicle is not set up to pass California emissions. It will be sold outside California or exported outside of USA.

Documentation from European import to USA. Service records from prior ownership trail all the way back with a thick file full of history.

Comes with original spare tire, jack and tool roll wrap. 2 original Huff keys and convertible tools.

450SL

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1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# 10704412057551

Production Date: 07/79

Exterior: Anthracite Grey (DB-172)

Interior: Red Leather

Soft Top: Black

Mileage: 84,000 (original documented)

Delivered in a rare color scheme of anthracite grey over less common red leather interior – A stunning contrast. The vehicle was recently acquired from a private collection. Original red dash-pad shows no cracks. The matching hard top has been kept well preserved with an extra clean headliner. The previous owner had a full re-paint executed in the factory color to an exceptional standard. The paint work shows deep, lustrous and soft to touch. Red and black highlighted pinstripes contrast perfectly.

The red leather overall is in good condition for age and use. We had the seat bottoms rebuilt to return a crisp and tighter factory appearance. Carpet is bright in nice condition. Center console wood still has shiny clear laquer.

AC blows cold on the converted 134 system and is fully operational.

A replacement black soft top was installed in 2012 evidenced with invoice.

AM/FM Becker Grand Prix Radio appears to be from a slightly newer Mercedes model period correct circa early 1980s. It is in working condition. The Hirschmann antennae goes up and down properly.

14 inch alloy bundt style wheels were refurbished to like new condition. Bridgestone tires show some wear.

Engine bay is very tidy. Trunk carpet is bright, in good shape and clean. The original spare tire has never been used evidenced by original factory sticker in place.

The motor starts on cue every time. Top notch shift quality smooth and crisp through the 3 speed automatic transmission. Steering has no play. Suspension feels supple and tight. Acceleration torque is strong. There are no fluid leaks to note.

Full set of factory hand books, 3 original huff key fobs, records, competent service history including MB authorized dealership and independent MB expert shops. Comes with original First-Aid kit, MB convertible tools, original alloy Michelin spare tire and jack.

BMW 528E

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1988 BMW 528E E28 Manual 5-speed – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WBADK7305J9833934

Exterior: Delphin Grey Metallic

Interior: Cardinal Red Leather

Mileage: 133,800 (documented back to original purchase)

This legendary E24 BMW 528E is a 5 speed manual option delivered in Delphin Grey Metallic over less common Cardinal Red leather.

Paint shows nice finish with some very neat recent re-spray. Up close you will find a few minor impressions that don’t detract from overall appearance. All body panels are even and line up correct. All body panels contain original vin tag stamps.

This 5 series interior was delivered with the highly desirable Cardinal red leather. According to the previous ownership and receipts available the front seats were redone in matching leather to a very high standard showing excellent quality leather grain, piping and stitching. All door panels in matching red leather show excellent condition. Brand new BMW fitted grey Lloyd’s floor mats dress the interior grey carpeting. The original dashboard does show some wear and minor cracking. A BMW stock onboard computer is fully operational. An aftermarket AM/FM CD player is also operational.

A clean Carfax is available for review documenting it’s history. The service history on this vehicle is deep and trails all the way back to new purchase with unbroken-same family lifetime ownership. Within the last 3 years major servicing has been covered with all important components being tended to at local BMW expert independent shops in Northern California.

AC is fully operational and blows cold air. Optioned with 2-way sunroof. All power windows and locks.

The engine bay and trunk are extremely tidy.

Fastidious maintenance and care for the lifetime of ownership describe this vehicle. Make no mistake this E28 is an excellent driver experience especially with the wonderful manual 5-speed option. A delightful alternative to the standard automatic gear box. With such detailed service and maintenance kept up on this vehicle since new it really lives up to it’s name “The Ultimate Driving Machine” and will make any BMW enthusiast agree. Excellent clutch tension and feel, clean shift quality and torquey revving through the gear box. The steering tracks straight and the suspension feels supple and tight and drives just lovely in all areas of the road.

The classic BMW bottle cap 14 inch wheels in excellent condition wear new Yokohama tires.

Comes with full hand books / manuals and BMW stamped service booklet. 3 BMW keys. Factory jack, and spare included. A very deep set of service history invoices are also included.

E320 Cabriolet

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1995 Mercedes Benz E320 Cabriolet – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBEA66E7SC281237

Mileage:  128,700 (orig documented)

Color:  Polar White (DB-149)

Interior:  Grey Leather

Original black automatic convertible top.

Final model year of the collectible 124 cabriolet.  This is a 1 family owned car since new.  Originally purchased in Southern California, it has always resided in West Los Angeles.  Serviced at Beverly Hills Mercedes Benz and other MB authorized service centers locally.  A clean CarFax is available for review.  Original issue California license plates.  Still titled on the rainbow California document.

Beautiful glossy paint in very nice condition smooth to touch.  Original MB glass.  The original black soft top is in pretty good shape for its age.  The automatic top goes up and down without issue at the press of a button.  A video is available to view.  

Original dashboard is perfect without cracks or damage.  Original grey leather seats are supple and strong showing some patina.  The wood finish on console still has nice deep color with a few cracks from age.  Nice carpet.  

Aftermarket Kenwood head unit with automatic pop out screen face with working hands free blue tooth-wireless, AM/FM, iPod and USB connect.

Very strong smooth acceleration and highly responsive without hesitation.  Extremely quiet powerful motor especially at highway speeds. 

New seatbelt arms/triangles installed.

Original 15 inch chrome wheels.  4 brand new matching correctly sized Bridgestone tires installed.

Original period correct California license plates.

Clean Car Fax documenting services, dates and mileage.

New brake pads installed.  New motor mounts.  An oil and filter service was done.  We serviced the vehicle upon our acquisition and all records are available.

Original spare tire and jack.

Original key fob set with MB leather case and orig valet key.

450SEL

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1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL – Price – SOLD

VIN ID: 11603312069701

Production Date: 07/77

Mileage: 76,125 (Original fully documented)

Exterior: Milan Brown Metallic (DB-404)

Interior: Caramel leather

This beautiful fully documented 116 450SEL comes in period correct Milan Brown Metallic and was optioned without sunroof. Original leather seats are soft and supple showing in excellent condition with marginal use. The original dash-pad is perfect. Beautiful wood shows excellent condition. Perfect interior head liner. Door cards show minimal use. Upholstery has been very well preserved. Carpet shows no fading or damage. The vehicle’s interior is essentially a time capsule that’s been highly preserved parked indoors. Optioned with front seat heaters. Original First-Aid kit is untouched.

Paint shows deep, lustrous shine and is strong and bright.

Original MB glass all around in excellent condition. Very nice chrome.

Service history shows it has been fully documented since new purchase in the MB service booklet with dates, milage and service details.

Upon our acquisition we serviced the brakes including new master cylinder and brake pads. AC was serviced and blows cold air at correct fan speeds. All new belts. Fluid changes. Power steering belt. All new plugs along with proper adjustment and full tune. The vehicle undercarriage does not show any leaks at this time.

Drive quality is excellent. Shifting is crisp and correct. Steering does not have play or loose feel. Torque and acceleration are as Mercedes intended for this 116 sedan.

Mercedes 14 inch bundt style alloy wheels were restored to new condition. They wear brand new correctly sized Hankook tires.

Complete set of hand books / manuals, 2 keys including valet key. Original spare with new purchase hang tag, jack and Mercedes tool roll. Emergency triangle designated on trunk underside. Equipped with first-aid kit. Original data card.

560SEC

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC – Price – SOLD

VIN ID# WDBCA45D2JAXXXXXX

Production Date: 11/87

Exterior: Black (DB-040)

Interior: Black Leather

Mileage: 133,590 (original documented)

Clean Carfax available for review.

Highly coveted black over black C126 SEC. Dual option electric sunroof and front seat heat option. Rear window electric shade option.

Majorly serviced with a surplus of documentation detailing it’s pride of ownership. Every category has been covered over the past 3 years getting this vehicle fully sorted to a high standard.

Exceptional drive quality as one would expect. Clean crisp shift quality. Excellent acceleration on throttle. Zero delays or hesitations. All steering has been completely sorted and the braking is outstanding.

AC system was converted to 134 and blows cold air at correct speeds.

All original MB glass. Nice chrome.

15 inch stock MB alloy wheels were re-conditioned to like new. A brand new set of Michelin correctly sized tires were purchased by prior ownership.

Full handbooks and manuals. Comes with jack, spare and tool roll.