1988 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series

4.2 liter V8

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THE OVERVIEW Offered for an appreciating new owner at is this rare classic 19881 Mercedes Benz 420SEL sedan! THIS IS A NO-RESERVE FIVE DAY AUCTION ENDING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH 7 PM PST! [OR....HIT THE BUY IT NOW BEFORE THE FIRST BID IS ENTERED!] Finished in Alpine white over tan leather hides, this long wheelbase ALWAYS California sedan has been driven an average of about 9,000 miles per year since purchased new. It sports a good running 4.2 liter V8 engine mated to a factory automatic transmission with stopping power provided by four wheel disc brakes with ABS. This 99.9% sedan features COLD AIR CONDITIONING, electric leather seats, electric windows and sunroof, chrome alloy wheels with good rubber, factory stereo and more. It is being sold with clean and clear California title and current registration and recently passed stringent smog testing. This is a great value in a roomy and solid classic Benz for less than the cost of the sales tax alone on a new C class! THE BODY AND TRIM The exterior of this 1988 Mercedes is in good 99.9% rust-free condition with good shine to the paint finish. Imperfections on the outside of this car include some touched up scraping on the front bumper along with various minor scratches, nicks and other light blemishes. This is still a very handsome and stately low-priced classic Benz sedan! THE INTERIOR The interior of this non-smoker car is in good to very good original condition overall. The horn, lights, blinkers odometer, speedometer and other gauges are in good working order as are the electric windows and sunroof. The air blows cold, there is a bit of typical wear on the driver side seat bolster, a tear on the passenger seat cushion and some other light wear and tear spots inside this still solid and comfortable cockpit! THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE This 1988 Benz starts up easily and runs fairly well and smooth. The acceleration is good, the transmission up and downshifts beautifully, the braking is strong and straight, the suspension is fairly tight with good steering feel and quiet exhaust. There is a little clunk in the suspension which I believe is a worn ball joint. At 27 years old, this big Benz still has a solid, safe and comfortable ride and drive! THE DETAILS AND $$$$$ 1. This 1988 Benz will be sold with clear and clean California certificate of title. California residents will be required to pay local sales tax. It will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I welcome prospective new owners to come see, drive, feel and inspect this car in person. NOTE: There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So, PLEASE bid thoughtfully! 2. Zero feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion. 3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 4. Winning bidder please call 650-350-8828 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close. 5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. [Buy-it-now requires immediate $500 payment] 6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.