1988 Mercedes-Benz

560SEL Sedan

5.6L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

WDBCA39D6JA398245

Clear

Gasoline

4DR SEDAN 5.0L

1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SEL -- SUPERB CONDITION - LOW MILES: I AM OFFERING AN OUTSTANDING 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SEL SEDAN FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. LET ME PREFACE THE DISCUSSION OF THIS CAR BY SAYING THAT THIS IS LIKELY TO BE ONE OF THE NICEST 560SELs AVAILABLE GIVEN ITS LIKE NEW INTERIOR AND EXCELLENT MECHANICAL CONDITION. IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT THIS ADVERTISEMENT, YOU ARE NO DOUBT FAMILIAR WITH THE QUALITY OF THE MERCEDES W126 BODY STYLE AND THE LUXURY AND SAFETY AFFORDED BY THIS TOP OF THE LINE S-CLASS AUTOMOBILE. THIS PARTICULAR CAR WAS OWNED BY ONE ELDERLY GENTLEMAN AND AFTER HIS PASSING, BY HIS NINETY-ONE YEAR OLD SPOUSE. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED AND GARAGED. MOST INCREDIBLY THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE SHOWROOM NEW AFTER TWENTY-THREE YEARS. THE LEATHER IS LIKE NEW. IN FACT, IT APPEARS THAT THE ONLY SEAT THAT WAS EVER USED WAS THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXCEPTIONAL S-CLASS WITH LOTS OF LIFE LEFT IN IT. IT IS A CAR YOU WILL TAKE PRIDE IN FOR YEARS TO COME. . NOW FOR THE DESCRIPTION: THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN AN AVERAGE OF 6,400 MILES PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF ONLY 148,587 MILES. IN MY OPINION THIS IS AMONG THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THIS MODEL. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED AND HAS BEEN CARED FOR PROPERLY HICH IS EVIDENT BY THE PICTURES OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR, WHICH SHOWS NO WEAR TO SPEAK OF AT ALL. THE EXTERIOR IS VERY GOOD OVERALL. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A COUPLE OF MINOR DENTS IN THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL, AND SOME MINOR ROAD RASH THAT IS TO BE EXPECTED ON A CAR ONE FOURTH ITS AGE, THE CAR SHOWS VERY WELL. THERE IS NO RUST APPARENT. THE MERCEDES (DB199) BLACK PEARL METALLIC PAINT IS IN GOOD CONDITION OVERALL WITH EXCELLENT LUSTRE. CHROME AND STAINLESS TRIM IS ALSO IN VERY NICE CONDITION. THERE IS A MINOR FLAW IN THE CHROME ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT BUMPER. THE CAR IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER SEATS WITH SEAT HEATERS FRONT AND BACK, REAR RECLINING SEAT, POWER WINDOWS, AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL, SUNROOF, ORIGINAL BECKER AUDIO SYSTEM THAT WAS STANDARD WITH THE CAR, POWER ANTENNA, POWER LOCKS, ETC. THIS CAR IS ONE OF THE MOST COMFORTABLE HIGHWAY CRUISER THAT HAS EVER BEEN BUILT. IT DRIVES EFFORTLESSLY WITH NO VIBRATIONS OF ANY KIND. THERE IS NO SMOKING OR ANY LEAKS OF ANY KIND. THE BRAKES ARE FINE AND THE MATCHING MICHELIN TIRES HAVE ABOUT 80% OF THEIR TREADLIFE REMAINING. THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IS NEAR SHOWROOM NEW. THE GRAY LEATHER UPHOLSTERY IS EXCELLENT. THERE IS NO WEAR THROUGH AT ALL OR ANY UNSIGHTLY BLEMISHES. THE LEATHER IS ABSOLUTELY BUTTER SOFT AND HAS NEVER BEEN DYED AT ANY TIME. THE FEINTUFTVELOUR CARPETING IS PERFECT AND IS PROTECTED BY CUSTOM FLOORMATS. THE REAR FOOT RESTS ARE PRESENT. THE ORIGINAL BURLWOOD TRIM IS NEAR PERFECT AS IS THE HEADLINER. DOOR PANELS ARE UNMARKED AND ALL DOOR JAMBS ARE CLEAN. THE TRUNK IS SPOTLESS AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS CLEAN. IN TERMS OF THE MECHANICAL CONDITION OF THE CAR, THE CAR RUNS PERFECTLY, STOPS PERFECTLY AS WELL, AND PERFORMS AS IT SHOULD IN EVERY SINGLE RESPECT. THERE ARE NO KNOWN LEAKS. THERE IS NO SMOKING. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT STAY ON AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN STARTED. VERY SIMPLY PUT, THIS CAR RUNS LIKE A 560SEL SHOULD. THE ONLY ISSUES ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE AC COMPRESSOR CLUTCH LOCKED UP, SO THE CAR NEEDS A NEW COMPRESSOR. IN ADDITION, THE OUTSIDE LOCK ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS BROKEN. TO LOCK THE CAR FROM THE OUTSIDE, YOU MUST USE THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK. OTHER THAN THOSE ITEMS, I HAVE FOUND NO MECHANICAL ISSUES AT ALL. PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK TO SEE A FULL ALBUM OF OVER 50 PICTURES OF THE CAR: https://picasaweb.google.com/101767417069929406870/1988Mercedes560sel02?authkey=Gv1sRgCKbctf7HzvDQ5wE# Please understand that the car is sold as-is, where-is with no warrantees implied, stated, or otherwise intended. You are bidding to own this vehicle, not to come and look at it after the auction has ended AND THEN DECIDE IF YOU WANT IT! I encourage bidders to come and see the car if possible. You are welcome to have the car inspected by a third party at your expense prior to the conclusion of the auction. Remember, my descriptions are based on my knowledge of the car. I cannot say that it is without flaws. I don't care what car you are looking at, it will have flaws. A non-refundable deposit of $1000 must be sent by paypal or cashier's check by FedEx within 24 hours of the conclusion of the auction. The balance must be paid within seven days of the end of the auction or upon pick-up of the car, whichever is earlier. The balance of the purchase price may NOT be made by Paypal. I will accept cash, bank wire transfer, or cashier's check only. Purchaser is responsible for pick-up or all costs related to the shipping of the car. BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR BID. IF YOU HAVE ZERO OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK, YOU MUST CONTACT ME THROUGH EBAY PRIOR TO BIDDING. I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID IF YOU DO NOT. DO NOT BID ON THE CAR UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO PURCHASE IT AND HAVE YOUR FUNDS IN PLACE AS YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A BINDING AGREEMENT. IF YOU FAIL TO COME AND SEE THE CAR OR HAVE IT INSPECTED BY YOUR AGENT PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION, I WILL NOT ENTERTAIN YOU CANCELLING THE SALE FOR ANY REASON ONCE THE AUCTION HAS ENDED OR MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS. IT IS THE PURCHASER'S DUTY TO PERFORM HIS OR HER OWN DUE DILIGENCE PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION EARLY. I WILL ALSO ASSIST PURCHASER IN ARRANGING SHIPPING TO ANY PLACE IN THE WORLD AT THE PURCHASER'S EXPENSE. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have. I will always consider ending the auction early, so call me if you would like to discuss the car. You can reach me at:(610)507-5023.