1986 Mercedes 420 Sel, Excellent Condition, Maintained, Low Reserve Price on 2040-cars

For sale is an excellent condition S Class 1986 Mercedes 420 SEL model W126.

You probably already know the Mercedes from1986-1991 were among the best built and best quality cars as these were hand built before their successors went to the robotic assembly line with abundant plastic and cheaper materials that were not made to last indefinitely.

The Mercedes is overall in very good condition that has been properly maintained with a lot of money spent on upkeep. This is a California car that is rust free, with a clean and clear title, with no accidents. Many repairs and upgrades were made to bring this car to its present condition. This 420 SEL is turnkey for a new buyer to enjoy for many years. Mileage is 143,539

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Finished in the best color combination of Astralsilber Metallic (Code 735) with gunmetal grey metallic trim and a light grey leather interior. The original two stage factory silver paint is in excellent condition with high gloss. There are two minor spots on the roof where the clear coat chipped and was touched up and one thin spot in the clear finish by the sunroof.. The metallic grey trim on the lower body is in excellent condition. The front and rear bumpers I had professionally repainted with the exact original matching color and these look like new. The car has no dents and no accidents and is overall in beautiful condition. All the doors, trunk and hood line up perfectly and shut solidly, you know this is what an original undamaged Mercedes should be. The grey leather interior is in excellent condition and has been properly maintained. The leather is soft, strong, free of cracks and not faded. I had an upholstery shop install new springs in the driver seat, and the support and comfort are as good as new. The carpets are in good condition including the floor mats.

Mechanically the car is in very good condition having been maintained and a lot of money spent on maintenance and repairs. The air conditioning system works and blows cold air and was converted to R134A refrigerant. The radiator and hoses were replaced and the car always runs cool even on a hot summer day with the air conditioning on. The fuel system has been replaced at great expense including 8 new Bosch fuel injector nozzles, a rebuilt Bosch fuel distributor, two new fuel pumps, and new fuel hoses. New torsion arm bushings were installed in the front suspension and the ride is better than new, rock solid with no rattles, no shakes even on rough pavement. Replaced both front wheel bearings and seals for a quiet ride.  The transmission is in excellent condition and was just serviced including transmission shop removal to replace all seals and gaskets, installation of a new fluid pump, and fluid and filter change. New oxygen sensor, new headlight bulbs (bright white), replaced engine control module, replaced engine wiring harness, and several vacuum hoses. Car had a full tune up and has a very smooth idle. A new set of brake pads were installed including new front rotors. Excellent shock absorbers. Best quality Michelin Primacy MXV4 P205 65R 15 tires with 50% tread remaining. This Mercedes has excellent handling with no rattles, no squeaks, and a rock solid super smooth ride that only comes from a heavy S class sedan.

I just had a new windshield installed, PPG brand glass, and even installed the OEM Daimler Benz decal in lower right corner as on the original for all Mercedes that were exported to North America. Also had a brand new dash cap professionally installed that looks like a brand new car. The original radio was replaced with an excellent Pioneer am/fm stereo MP3 player and properly installed with all four original speakers working including the console adjuster wheel for front/rear speaker control. Radio power antennae works goes up and down when radio activated. Power windows work, power seats work including power adjustable headrests, and  power adjustable steering column. Equipped with an aftermarket alarm system including remote control. Car has original factory hand painted black dual pinstripes which I just had redone.

This car is California registered and titled in my name, recently was smog tested and passed, and there are new registration tags good until March 2015. Title is clear, no liens, not salvage.

I purchased this car 1 1/2 years ago from an estate sale, the car was very well kept, clean, maintained, with excellent body, paint, and interior. It has been through several owners.

Two items that do not work on this car are the cruise control and sunroof. I did not have these repaired since these are items that are rarely used.

This is a 28 year old car it is not showroom new and will have imperfections. Therefore it is sold as-is with no warranty express or implied and by placing a bid your accepting and agreeing to these terms and conditions.

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