1990 Mercedes 560sel With Many Rare Options on 2040-cars
Pacoima, California, United States
Presenting one of the finer examples of the w126 chassis available anywhere. This one has two very rare stock interior options- orthopedic seats and the rear sunshade. I added a Nakamichi CD400 headunit and an MBQuart 4.125 amplifier, as well as Polk speakers for an excellent sound system. There is an iPhone/iPod connector installed as well. Rounding out the interior additions, I also custom-installed a TomTom GPS unit (lifetime traffic), so that there are no loose power cords.
The exterior also has several rare (for the US) modifications. It has european bumpers (very rare for a Gen II W126). It also has european headlights (using H4 bulbs for much better visibility), and european amber turn signals. I have installed a glass sunroof from a Mercedes W140 chassis (it fits perfectly), making this car practically one-of-a-kind. The european hazard triangle is also included. Mechanically, the car is in excellent shape. I just replaced the entire top-end fuel delivery system, including a new (rebuilt) fuel distributor, new injectors, new injector seals and idle air hoses. The car has an extensive repair history (with records going back to new). The timing chain and tensioner were replaced 60K miles ago, along with rebuilt heads and new head gaskets. The transmission shifts smoothly (including reverse) and has had a recent fluid/filter replacement. The brakes are in excellent condition, with Akebono ceramic pads all around on nearly-new rotors. The front shocks have 25K miles, and the rear accumulators have 40K. It has an upgraded 19mm rear sway bar (custom manufactured by Hellwig), giving the car flatter handling in corners. It has a new set of General Altimax HP tires with less than 4000 miles on them. A new radiator and a new battery have just been installed. All fluids have been replaced regularly. There are a few things that a perfectionist will want to fix. There are two small dings on the right rear quarter (pictured), and there are a few paint flaws. The clear coat is intact however. The details: 1990 560 SEL VIN WDBCA39E4LA544850 190,500 miles Smoke silver metallic (702) over cream beige leather (265) Engine/drivetrain New fuel distributor (CIS Flowtech rebuild) New fuel injectors (Bosch) New spark plugs (NGK BP6ES) New idle air distribution hoses (MB original) New radiator (Nissens) New battery (Interstate) High-output alternator (added 2013) New General Altimax HP tires 19mm heavy-duty rear swaybar (added 2012) New metal rear sway links Akebono ceramic brake pads front and rear Interior options/additions Orthopedic seats (added 2012) Rear sunshade Nakamichi CD400 headunit iPhone/iPod connector MBQuart 125 amplifier Polk db1000 front speakers, db650 rears TomTom GPS custom install Exterior options/additions Glass W140 sunroof (added 2012) Euro gen 2 bumpers front & rear (added 2012) Euro headlights Euro amber corners Euro warning triangle |
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
Mercedes-Benz upgraded its SLS flagship Coupe and Roadster for the 2013 model year, and the changes are marked with them new "GT" nomenclature. Both SLS models arrive with a retuned naturally aspired 6.2-liter V8 delivering 583 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque (the horses are up from 563, but the torque remains the same) mated to a revised seven-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch gearbox. Rounding out the mechanical upgrades is a redeveloped AMG two-mode adaptive suspension. Physically, the revised models are differentiated by their new "GT" badging, darkened headlight/taillight buckets, red brake calipers, unique wheel colors and high gloss finish on the front grille, exterior mirrors and hood/fender fins. Inside the cabin are new red seatbelts, Alcantara upholstery and contrasting red stitching.
As it is nearly impossible to experience the aluminum gullwing beast on public roads, Mercedes invited out to Southern California's Willow Springs to wring out the 2013 SLS GT Coupe on a racing circuit.
European automakers gear up for Brazilian production
Mon, 07 Oct 2013Brazil is the place to be, apparently. Toyota has been investing in the South American country, as has BMW, which announced a $261 million investment in October 2012, on the heels of an Audi factory announcement in San José Chiapa. The high-end immigration is only set to continue, as Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar-Land Rover have both announced plans to set up manufacturing operations there.
Mercedes is the big news here, as its new facility will see the German manufacturer invest 170-million euros for production of its next-generation C-Class and upcoming GLA-Class. "Brazil is an important future market. With our local production we accept the challenge and take on the competition," noted Andreas Renschler, Management Board member for Production and Procurement at Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans. Production is expected to begin by 2016.
Jaguar-Land Rover, meanwhile, isn't so concrete in its plans. The news of its investment in South America comes from a job posting for a plant quality manager in Brazil that was picked up by the UK's AutoCar. "Portuguese language skills will be definite advantage" for interested candidates, according to the job listing. The want ad follows on the heels of remarks by Jaguar Land Rover's Dr. Ralph Speth, who said there are "very intensive discussions" with Brazil's government. Unlike Mercedes, there's no mention of which vehicles will be produced in South America, although AutoCar thinks the Freelander, sold in the US as the LR2, is a leading contender.
Aston or Bust? Maybach's fate to be decided next month
Mon, 13 Jun 20112011 Maybach 62 - Click above for high-res image gallery
What will become of Maybach? That question has been rattling around the halls of Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart for some time now. But all questions will be answered, and answered soon: according to reports, the German automaker is currently evaluating prototypes and propositions for its top-end marque, and will make its decision next month.
So, what are the options? On the one hand, Daimler could kill the Maybach brand altogether. It was a notion ill conceived and even more poorly executed, taking an old platform and building a new flagship atop it. In that way, it was sort of like the Chrysler Crossfire, only far more costly to both the buyer and manufacturer. On the other hand, Daimler could opt for the long-time-coming proposition of contracting the production (and possibly much of the development) of a new generation of Maybachs to Aston Martin.