1976 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Sedan

4.5 liter V8

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

This is a no reserve action, this car will be sold to the highest bidder! Please read description carefully and only bid if you are comfortable with the facts. I have tons of additional pictures. Click to view additional photo gallery. Please email me if you have any questions or would like to see additional photos of this car. This is a 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL with 144,000 miles. I recently purchased the car from the estate of the original owner. The car runs and drives well. The interior is very clean and in good shape for its age and mileage with some wear showing on the leather and carpet. There is a small crack on the dashboard. The engine runs well. The transmission shifts well. The car drives great. I have had some work done on the car but there is more to do. The purchaser of this car is someone who would like to buy a solid classic benz that needs some work to get back to tip top shape. This car is a great starting point for a restoration with highly desirable color combination, strong engine and transmission, minimal rust and no signs of major accidents. Below is a summary of work done and know issues. I have spent over $2,000 on the following items this year. New and Fixed:Front-end alignmentOil changedNew padding in drivers seatNew padding in back seatNew brake master cylinderBrake fluid flushedNew center stack window switchesNew fuses4 new Bilstein shock absorbers Known Issues:Engine leaks oilFront passenger window doesn’t operate (motor works and regulator is operational)Rear right passenger window only operates from rear door switchHeat and A/C are fickle in working. A/C is cool though not particularly coldTrunk seal leaksGas gauge is not accurate (wrong fuel sending unit)Radio has a short, fuse has been taken out (not original unit)Dash and center stack interior lights don’t work (likely Rheostat and/or bulbs)Exterior paint is faded and dull, particularly on the hood and rear deck lid (failed clear coat)Front left tire is warn - tires are more than 10 yrs old.Some small spots of exterior rustRear seat belts don’t operateEngine gets hot (not beyond normal operating range) when car is operating at low speeds and in stop and go traffic. Believe it is either plugged radiator or fan clutch or both. A new thermostat probably wouldn't hurt either. Let me know if you have any questions or would like additional information. On Oct-05-14 at 15:36:58 PDT, seller added the following information: The VIN for the car is: 116 033 12 055165 Item is sold AS-IS, no refunds or exchanges, please bid carefully!On Oct-09-14 at 07:15:24 PDT, seller added the following information: Feel free to call me with any questions at 231-714-4814On Oct-13-14 at 15:56:35 PDT, seller added the following information: I added 12 photos to the photo gallery link to show the bottom of each door, under each floor carpet and the trunk wells. There is no rust on bottom of doors or under floor carpets. There is some surface rust in the trunk wells. Let me know if you have questions.