1974 Mercedes 450sel - Ultra-rare Color, All-original, Drive Anywhere!! on 2040-cars
Auburn, Washington, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:4.5 Liter V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Year: 1974
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: 400-Series
Trim: 450 SEL
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Mileage: 81,128
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Green
1974 Mercedes 450 SEL Very Rare Factory Color All-Original In and Out VIN: 11603312021803 Here’s another rare, great-running & driving Mercedes we’ve acquired recently for our Ebay customers. This nice W116 Series car sold new at Bellingham’s Wilson Imports Mercedes Benz on December 23, 1974 and has spent its entire life driving our salt-free Pacific Northwest roads. From the moment I first laid eyes on this spotless sedan, it was obvious that it’s received the utmost respect and care over the years. There aren’t many left out there in this condition and brings to mind the old saying in the collector world: “Any car can be restored, given enough time & money, but it can only be factory original once!” Reluctantly, it was turned over to us two weeks ago by only its second caretaker for resale. I’ve got to tell you, having driven it virtually every day since, what a treat! Where else will you find this kind of luxury, vintage style, safety, mechanical reliability AND decent economy wrapped up in one gorgeous ride? Please feel free to contact me with questions or to make an offer. My name is Mark Thompson and my direct phone number is 206/914-1173. You’re encouraged to make an appointment to inspect and drive this outstanding car here at my Auburn warehouse facility.
In total, this is a clean, well-cared-for, smoke-free car. I take great pride in the vehicles we sell and feel that you should know as much about it as possible. Accordingly here is a list of what I’ve discovered: Hop in and turn the key, even when starting cold, and the powerful 4.5 liter V-8 engine fires right up every time! The car idles, runs and drives like a Mercedes is supposed to – instant, strong oil pressure, good battery and charging system, no overheating, no brake pull to either side or alignment issues! The automatic transmission shifts smoothly between all gears, just as it should, with NO slippage. I’ve now put on almost 400 miles over the past few days including freeway cruising at 65 MPH for several hours at a time. The ultra-rare lime-green metallic paint appears factory original to me and, with the exception of a few small rock chips, is virtually flawless; no thin spots or peeling clearcoat anywhere! I’ve not come across any evidence of accidents or body repair. Spotless chrome and exterior trim all around, too! Look at any other Mercedes and almost all will have cloudy, oxidized aluminum trim. Every piece on this car is almost showroom condition, the best I’ve yet encountered. The front fenders, doors, rear quarters and floor pans are all solid; in fact the entire undercarriage is about the best you’ll find on any 40 year-old car! The factory wheels are straight and true. They’re wrapped with 205/70R14 Michelin MXV4 radials with at least 75-80% tread remaining. Take another good look at the interior shots. Hop in and feel comfortable sitting on these firm buckets for hours as the springs have held up far better than most. There’s only marginal wear on passenger front bucket, but you will find a few splits and a wear-thru spot on the driver’s side backrest. The rear bench hasn’t suffered the fate of most other W116 cars and still has great underlayment and near perfect upholstery on both the base and back rest. You’ll love the very large sunroof! Open it year-round and it’s almost like driving a convertible. The heater/defroster system blows warm & cold just fine. I haven’t attempted to see what the A/C would need to be functional, though it looks like it’s all there. Both the speedo and mileage counter work perfectly, but I don’t have any way to know if the mileage showing is actual. There’s no evidence of any water leakage ever on the headliner or factory carpets. It’s a mystery why Daimler has always had difficulty coming up with a quality, long-lasting German stereo for any of their cars. Even modern Mercedes seem to always have poor radios so it’s not surprising that the former owner changed out the original Becker stereo for a nice Panasonic CD model some time ago. The jack, spare and original tools are in the trunk as shown in the photo. Please check the photos over closely and call me with any questions BEFORE you place a bid! You’re encouraged to stop by, inspect the car at my Auburn, WA warehouse and take it for a test drive. As always, it is being sold “as-is, where-is” with a clean, free & clear Washington State title. Because of the amount of money involved with a vehicle purchase, I reserve the right to cancel your bid if you have any negative feedback. I also ask that potential bidders with a feedback rating of five or fewer transactions on Ebay contact me before placing their bid. Please feel free to contact me directly through Ebay’s system or, as outlined above, call me at 206/914-1173 anytime. My name is MARK THOMPSON. A Few Additional Terms and Conditions: A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the auction’s end. We can accept PAYPAL, but only for the deposit amount because of the high fees they charge. The balance is due by cash or certified funds within seven business days unless prior arrangements have been made with me. Please remember you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract! You’re not bidding to hold or then come inspect and test-drive the vehicle later -- You’re more than welcome to do this before the auction ends. If you do decide to have the Benz shipped home, there are numerous vehicle transport companies to choose from. We deal with them regularly and I'd suggest that you get a transport bid from Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS). They're EBay’s preferred transporter and will give you a fair quote. Call my designated rep, Janice, directly at (469)587-5096. Give her my affiliate number (2362642) and she can pull up all our information for door-to-door or even station-to-station price quotes. As an alternative, you might also get bids from the U-Ship.com website and be able to choose a transport broker from multiple offers. The zip code for pick-up is 98002 (Auburn, Washington). The shipping of the vehicle and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER. The Mercedes can be stored free of charge at my location for up to two weeks after the auction ends assuming full payment has been received. After that period storage is $20 per day.
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