1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Sedan

4.2L 4196CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

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Clear

GAS

The W140 introduced innovations such as double-pane window glazing, power-assisted closing for doors and boot lid, electric windows which lowered back down upon encountering an obstruction and a heating system which, if desired, continued to emit warm air after the engine was turned off. For details like this, the W140 is often known as the last Mercedes to be "overengineered," a Mercedes trait that was costing the company in product delays and overbudgeting. According to Motor Trend, this action reportedly caused project cost overruns and resulted in the departure of Wolfgang Peter, Daimler-Benz's chief engineer.[9] The vehicle is believed to have cost Mercedes-Benz over $1 billion to develop. For the consumer, the W140 cost a considerable 25 percent more than its predecessor The car is infamous for being the model in which Diana, Princess of Wales died following a high-speed car accident in which she (as with the driver and the other passengers) was not wearing her seat belt and the driver was intoxicated. Princess Diana, driver Henri Paul and Dodi Al Fayed died as a result of the accident. The car is a one family owned car and was purchased new in Escondido, California. All service was completed mostly at the dealer, All German Motors in Escondido and Rancho Santa Fe, service center in Rancho Santa Fe. The paint is glossy, there are many new parts and records which are available upon request. It's a non-smoker car with new stereo that included blue tooth and memory port for phone and music connectivity. As it is a 1997 there are some minor issues, small scratches, a little vibration at 55 mph, catalytic converter in the drivers side rear rattles so the emission sensor is showing a code for check engine, the sun roof works but there is something suck back on the track holding from retracting all the way. Windows are newly tinted. I would feel comfortable driving the car across country. We are selling because we own 5 cars and now have a two car garage. A few fixes on this classic and you will have a great very safe car for years to some. I would be happy to take it to any service center for your inspection if you are out of the area as long as it is with-in 20 miles from 92067 zip code. The car is sold as is with no warranty or repairs. Shipping can be arranged or I can drive the car with-in 100 miles of 92067 zip code. Cash is preferred but I will accept PayPal with $500 deposit with-in 24 hours of auction ending.