1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

4.2L V8

Automatic

WDBCA35D0GA256388

This is one of the nicest original 420SEL’s you’ll ever see. And I am not kidding; I have bought, driven, and sold over 120 W126 chassis Mercedes cars in the last 7 years, more than anyone in the USA including any Mercedes dealer. This 1986 64K mile 420SEL is ridiculously nice. It’s a two-owner car since new, has a great service history, has spent its entire life in sunny Florida, is fully serviced (OVER $4K IN SERVICE!!!) and prepped for its new owner, and has NEVER been in an accident. It has all its original body panels and most paint is original (not the hood that was scratched so I had it professionally repainted). All the little things you look for in a mint W126 are here; wood trim free of cracks or fading, ice-cold A/C, rock-steady idle, dry spare tire/wheel wells, tidy engine bay, gorgeous undercarriage, and much much more. Please read on to find out more. -- Here she is in all her glory -- Yes, this car is expensive. But the best cars always are. I just did the following services on this car: new Michelin tires, alignment, conversion and charge to R134a air conditioning, distributor cap/wires/rotor/spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, LF window motor repair, power antenna, front brake pads and rotors, trans fluid and filter, vacuum modulator adjustment, battery, and much more. I will tell you this; if you want the best, a W126 that drives like a proper W126, that was cared for its whole life, that feels like a new car and also LOOKS almost like a new car, and will not need $5K invested in it in the first 6 months you own it, this is the car for you. I will do everything needed to make sure this car is 100% for the winning bidder, and I can provide literally hundreds of references from buyers that will tell you I do what I say, and deliver what I promise. Here's the deal: -- This is a 1986 420SEL in arctic white over burgundy leather and matching burgundy carpets, door panels, and dash. This car has only 64,xxx original miles, was a two-owner Florida car its whole life, and looks simply amazing. The trunk is BONE DRY, and the rear window shows ZERO delamination or fogginess. This car was loved, and it shows. -- -- Look at the original chrome, doorjambs, glass, etc on this car; it is all in excellent original condition. – -- Exterior 9.5 out of 10 (I'm finicky) – Excellent overall condition paint, body, glass, and trim. No dings. No dents. This 420SEL looks amazing, with a deep shine to its white paint that's like looking into an endless mirror. This car looks great even under fluorescent light in a garage. Imagine getting a 26 year old white car with no swirl marks or spiderwebs in the paint….amazing! -- -- The lower side-body moldings and cladding are in great shape. Rubber, glass, and trim are all great. The chrome is also great with no pitting! -- -- Look at the body panels.....they are laser straight. -- -- The tires are correct Michelins Energy, always a good sign of proper care; no cheapo tires. They are at about 10% remaining. But I will include a new set of correct Michelins at the buy-it-now price. Factory alloy wheels balance out excellent and look great. -- -- Interior 9.75 out of 10 – Seats, carpets, headliner are all in astounding condition. The back seat looks like no one ever sat in it! No saggy seatbase cushions or worn out faded leather. The door panels, dash, and center console are all fantastic. The headliner is not faded or droopy, even the series-1 leather rear seats, notorious for pulling and shrinking over time, are perfect! The nets on the backs of the front seats are tight like new. -- -- Here is more good stuff. If you know these cars, you know at this age if not in collector-quality condition, the wood trim shows stress cracks and cloudiness/fade, there is moisture in the spare tire well, the door jambs are rough and faded, etc etc. NONE of those issues are present with this car. The condition of these items, and all the other items like them, is astounding and original. You likely will not find a better condition 420SEL anywhere. -- src="http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/brucem105/1986420sel64k/domelight.jpg"> -- The door panels and wood trim are also in great shape, like the rest of the car. -- -- Even the trunk and spare are mint, and the tool roll is in place, in its original plastic, as is the first-aid kit. The spare tire and both wheel wells are BONE DRY. The spare tire, jack, and tools are original and have never touched the ground! -- -- Electrical 10 out of 10 – All seat motors, windows, vacuum lock system, lights, radio, sunroof, wipers, defogger, mirror, and other items work properly. The HVAC system is fast to respond, and operates perfectly with scalding hot heat and ice-cold A/C. This system blows harder out of the rear console vent than most W126’s do out of their front center dash vents! -- -- Mechanical 10 out of 10 - Engine starts, idles, runs, and revs to redline in every gear smooth and STRONG. This 420SEL runs hard, especially at high speeds. Transmission is smooth yet very aggressive, and downshifts eagerly. No abrupt engagement, just fast, firm, progressive shifts. She runs at high speed with no vibrations or noises. There are no leaks....NONE. No vacuum leaks causing idle or door lock problems, no head gasket leak which these cars are famous for, and no exhaust leaks either. -- src="http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/brucem105/1986420sel64k/engine3.jpg"> -- Since this was a Florida car its entire life, it looks WAY better than it should for being on the road for 26 years. Take a look! -- -- This car has passed THREE inspections with flying colors. A pre-purchase overall inspection, a suspension/brake/wheel/tire/exhaust inspection, and my mechanic has gone over the car as well. After a thorough inspection for problems, nothing of significance was found. But all the normal routine maintenance items, and things that tend to fail over time (battery, vacuum lines, etc) were addressed anyway: even new headlight wiper blades! -- -- Engine is strong and VERY eager to run, transmission smooth and ready to drop down two gears at your command to rocket you past slower traffic. Brakes are solid and pedal feel is firm. Suspension is tight like new, no worn tie rod ends, ball joints, shocks, or anything else. Steering nicely weighted with no play in the box. ZERO leaks or noises. This car drives and handles like new. -- -- Recent services listed above, and the MB service history included with the sale. It comes with books, 1 key, tools, and first-aid kit. Even the hood badge proving this car was a European delivery 420SEL. This car was LOVED. -- -- No rear window leaks common to W126 cars, no rubber rot, no leaks, no lukewarm A/C....NOTHING. Everything is in fantastic shape, and at 64K miles, it's not even close to broken in yet! If you’ve been waiting for that special W126, it has arrived. -- -- If someone selects the buy-it-now option, I will provide a full $200 detailing including engine and carpet steam cleaning, MB OEM carpeted floor mats, the new Michelin tires mentioned above, and all services mentioned above. I'll even include Toughguard paint protectant. This stuff is simply amazing for durability, as it will last up to five YEARS. Dealers charge up to $695 for this stuff! That’s over $2000 in value! -- -- Nits: While the exterior looks fantastic, and even the bumpers are virtually unmarked, the car does have a few light scratches, a few small touch-up marks, etc from use over its 26 years. This is not a body-off repaint or a restored car. It is an extremely well-kept and well cared-for original 420SEL from 1986 that lived in Florida. THAT’S IT! There are no significant cosmetic or mechanical problems whatsoever, and if you know the W126 chassis cars, you know it’s amazing to find one in this overall condition. -- -- I have good feedback, and sold many Audis, Acuras, and W126 Benzes that the new owners are thrilled with. They and others have offered to act as references to verify that I am honest in my descriptions of the cars I sell, and you are welcome to contact them. -- THIS IS A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CAR, AND IT'S AN UNBELIEVABLE DEAL!! If you have questions, please call Bruce at 856-912-2600 or email me in advance. Winning bidder must send a $2000 deposit via wire transfer or bank/cashier’s check within 48 hours, and pay the balance within five additional days. Car and paperwork are ready to be delivered when funds are clear in my account. Car is sold as-is, where-is, and there are no warranties expressed or implied, exclusive of what ebay may offer to the buyer or what is included at the buy-it-now price. All sales are subject to a $199 documentation fee that includes title paperwork, title FedEx, temp tag, and more. Please have any financing lined up BEFORE you bid. Please check my feedback: I do not play games, and I have sold items on ebay for more than the value of this one. No negative or hidden feedback buyers please, and I reserve the right to verify and/or cancel bids that come from users with poor/low/no feedback ratings. Good luck and happy bidding! Sorry about all the fine print below, but some non-paying bidders have made it necessary to list these terms and conditions. Good luck and happy bidding! TERMS OF SALE Placing a Bid: By bidding on this vehicle you are entering into a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle and you agree to abide by all terms of sale set forth herein. Vehicle Representation: Although we describe all our vehicles to the best of our abilities, it is still possible that we may have unintentionally made an error or left some information out. Please keep in mind that used vehicles may have typical dings and scratches inherent for their year and mileage. Interior wear should also be considered depending on the vehicle’s year and mileage. 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