1985 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Sedan

3.8 liter V-8

Automatic

wdbca32c4fa135955

Clear

Gasoline

I've decided to part with my Mercedes. She's a solid, sturdy, safe low-mileage vehicle. Unfortunately she also needs some attention. The transmission has started to slip, the clearcoat on the paint has faded, the sunroof cable needs replacing OR the motor needs rebuilding (new MB replacement cable comes with the car), and you'll probably want to replace at least two of the tires. But she starts right up and the engine is great.Additionally, there is an issue with the shifter and it can sometimes be a challenge to get her into reverse. Because of all these needs, and the fact that I moved to California, she languishes in need of a new home. I purchased this vehicle in 2008 and took her off the road in 2011, turning in plates. My caretaker has seen to it that she is started up regularly - in addition, she already has a new Interstate battery worth $125 - and it does have a warranty. Of course, I have performed work on the vehicle - the tires, brakes, radiator, alternator, and various+sundry as needed. I also am a fanatic about AMSOIL so that's what I have used since I got her and that's what's in her now. Filters always regularly changed, too and you will see that upon inspection that I only use the best. This engine has many, many more miles to go.The interior is in good shape. Leather seats are PHENOMENAL for the miles, with no significant damage. There is an issue with the plastic around the passenger door latch in the rear right, but it does open and close.I don't know why the automatic locks are being funny again - always a problem in Mercedes but I don't believe it's a vacuum issue - probably a fuse.My caretaker tells me the tailpipe needs to be re-hung (again, haha). Should be no problem there. If you dealt with the transmission/shift linkage issue, she would need nothing else to be a daily driver. I put 40K miles on her in 3 years and never got stranded. No accidents - at least under my tenure - and I've not seen any evidence that she has ever been in one. When this auction lists, hopefully I will be able to see the whole carfax history - as of this writing it says I get 6 for free.Only surface rust - you can see that especially under the left headlamp - but the underside is solid, with no rust through. They sure knew how to build a car back then. Mercedes wasn't kidding around back in the day. Not like today's cars - all the weight that used to be steel is now electronics. This was, before my ownership, a New Jersey car - and I believe it was someone's summer car, so it didn't get a lot of miles but did get its share of salt in the seaside air. But of course that's mere speculation.I am gonna be fair with this auction and let the market decide what she's worth. This engine, in a yard, would probably be worth $1500 at least - the battery is of course worth $100, but I will start the listing at $200 with no reserve. Winner gets the car. Check my feedback and I have sold many cars here before - all my customers were happy - some were ecstatic. Join the fun!