Detail Info for: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series 6.9 Sedan 4-Door 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sedan 4-Door 6.8L Many New Parts Clear Title As Is

Transaction Info
Sold On:
08/30/2017
Price:
$ 700.00
Condition:
Mileage:
200000
Location:
El Dorado Springs, Missouri, 64744
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 400-Series
Submodel Body Type:
6.8 Sedan
Engine:
6.8L 6835CC V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
11603612003865
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
2 CARS FOR 700.00 - WOW :) THIS IS A CALIFORNIA CAR THAT I BROUGHT HERE TO RESTORE, BUT THE MONEY RAN OUT. THIS CAR HAS: BRAND NEW : GAS TANK FUEL PUMP AND ALL PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FUEL DISTRIBUTOR WARM UP VALVE THROTTLE BODY INTAKE (THE THING THAT THE AIR CLEANER SETS ON) INJECTORS THIS CAR WILL START, RUN (KIND OF), STOP, AND DRIVE. THE BRAKES WORK BUT THERE IS A SMALL LEAK THE TRANNY SHIFTS GREAT THE ENGINE HAS GREAT OIL PRESSURE - EVEN WHEN IT IS FULLY WARMED UP ALL FOUR WHEELS RAISE THE WAY THEY SHOULD AND STAY UP FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE GOING DOWN AGAIN. THE ENGINE STARTS BUT ACTS LIKE THE TIMING IS OFF IT WILL BACKFIRE THROUGH THE THROTTLE BODY AND HAS TO WARM UP FULLY BEFORE IT WILL EVEN REV UP. I HAVE YARD DRIVEN IT, BUT IT NEEDS A TIMING GEAR\CHAIN SET I BELIEVE THE TIMING CHAIN HAS JUMPED A TOOTH SO THIS IS TOW AWAY ONLY. *****ABSOLUTELY NOT DRIVE ABLE ***** HAS SOME FLAT TIRES REAR WINDOW IS DELAMINATING BUT THE REST OF THE GLASS IS FINE. THE CAR SAT IN A CALIFORINA FIELD IN THE HOT SUN SO THE INTERIOR IS DRIED OUT I HAVE A DONAR CAR THAT HAS PERFECT GLASS INCLUDING A PERFECT BACK WINDOW THE DONAR CAR IS A 1973 450SEL WITH NICE INTERIOR AND PERFECT GLASS BUT ROTTEN BODY. BOTH CARS HAVE CLEAR TITLE BOTH CARS MUST BE HAULED AWAY TOGETHER. THE PRICE I AM ASKING FOR BOTH CARS IS LESS THAN i PAID FOR THE NEW FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALONE I HAVE NOT STARTED THIS CAR IN 2 YEARS - THERE IS NO BATTERY - TOW AWAY ONLY. BOTH CARS MYST BE DRAGGED ONTO A FLATBED. GREAT PARTS - MY LOSS IS YOUR GAIN. JEFF - 417-876-0007