1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL – Price – SOLD!
VIN ID# WDBCA35D8JA410773
Production Date: 04/88
Exterior Color: Black (DB-040)
Interior: Palomino Leather
Mileage: 149,300 (original documented to new)
California lifetime very well preserved and fully documented 126 example that was originally purchased at Gregg Motors Mercedes-Benz of Santa Barbara. With 2 owners since 1988, it has a book of service history. We have a clean Carfax documenting miles, services, emissions and dates of service / registrations.
The body is straight as an arrow having never been hit and never been painted still wearing its original black factory paint. Other than normal wear, minor scratches and blemishes to be expected with age, the paint still shows nice deep shine. Every body panel still has the original VIN tag in place. We had the bumpers refinished upon acquisition to bring back the original fresh look. All original MB glass all around. Still retains original issue CA license plates.
We are super keen on this palomino leather interior that’s been kept out of heavy west coast sunshine. That can easily be seen with the original unblemished leather dash pad, near perfect wood consul and excellent door cards. Original carpet throughout the interior still has vibrant color. Headliner is excellent. Equipped with 2 way power sunroof.
AC is fully operational, through all vents, on all speeds and blows cold.
The engine bay is ultra clean as is the trunk.
Still retains its AM/FM Becker Cassette radio that sounds great.
Wears 15 inch Gullideckel alloy factory finish wheels with correctly sized tires.
A few of the refurbishments done in preparation of sale include new headlamp bezels and a brand new hood pad. A recent service was done by prior ownership addressing brakes, AC and CA Emissions.
Drive quality is exceptional on this vehicle and is exactly as Mercedes Benz would have intended it to be with current mileage if you were to follow the Maintenance book to the mark. Equal only to an example with 1/3 the miles, just excellent. I would describe it as an overly serviced example owned and operated by meticulous keepers. A highly compelling reason for our acquisition.
Comes with complete service history from prior 2 owners since 1988 new purchase at Mercedes-Benz of Santa Barbara, California.
Complete with factory issued handbooks and manuals, original spare, jack and MB tool roll.