1982 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

380 SEL Sedan

8 cyl gasoline, 3.8 L

Automatic

WDBCA33A4CB029007

Clear

Gasoline

Offered without reserve, clean CarFax® , near showroom condition, Mercedes S-class 1982 flagship sedan. Every feature and option, a lengthy list, is functional; the mileage, documented from new., includes manuals, maintenance records. Original spare, Bilstein jack, factory tool roll, 1st aid kit, all as delivered and never used. Undercoated (auto armor), no dash cracks. no pinstriping. Brief history: Purchased at Dave Ostrem Imports, DesMoines, IA, 29April1982, by W.T. Dahl, owner of a popular supermarket chain. Driven to the Dahl's Naples, FL condominium, garaged, it served as their winter driver, remaining there until his passing. A childless couple, it was inherited by two nieces, neither of whom was comfortable with driving the car, described as being too long for the garage and too 'uppity' for Iowa. Always garaged, we, like prior ownership, average ~ 1000 miles/yr. No pets, non-smokers, the interior is as new. No evidence that anyone has ever sat in the back seat. No computers, no GPS, no dangerous airbags. All the lights have been tested and work, as we don't think the car was ever driven at night. The car performs on a par with any late-model 3 y/o S-class, much like driving a living room sofa, at a fraction of the cost.Can be driven anywhere; no need to be transported. Available for inspection or test drive during the listing period, by e-mail appt., cspiher@aol.com, or phone 630-986, seven six six seven.Current 75 y/o owners moving into a retirement community. On May-30-15 at 16:49:34 PDT, seller added the following information: Another inquiry of note as follows: Lovely old Benz. Do you know, or can you tell from the maintenance records if this vehicle has had its original timing chain replaced with the upgraded double-row unit? Thanks and good luck with the auction.- citroensm The 'timing chain issue' in the 3.8L engine seems based more on myth than reality, as few MB mechanics have witnessed a failure.In November 2009 (mileage 30,553), I opted to have a fresh chain, chain tensioner, and strengthened guides, as a precautionary measure.Labor $474, OEM parts $403, a worthwhile expense for peace of mind. An ounce of prevention.