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1989 Mercedes-benz 560sel Base Sedan 4-door 5.6l on 2040-cars

US $1,989.00
Year:1989 Mileage:161417
Location:

Aransas Pass, Texas, United States

Aransas Pass, Texas, United States
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MUST BE TOWED OR TRAILERED TO YOUR DESTINATION! DO NOT EXPECT TO DRIVE HOME!
This car has been parked for approximately 14 months. Prior to that, it ran fine for the year or so that I drove it and I took it on several long (1000+ miles) trips and drove it extensively around town. It developed a tick and I parked it last fall. I got a newer M-B 300E at the same time that got better gas mileage, so I never looked into fixing it. I have started it a few times, but not driven it because the registration and inspection are expired and I live two blocks from the police station. Straight and complete down to the first aid kit in the rear shelf. Heated electric seats. Interior good but not perfect, please look at photos carefully. Good tires. CLEAR TEXAS TITLE.

If you are reading this, you probably already know that the 560 SEL is a very, very nice car. It was rated the safest car of the year in 1989. The L is for Limousine, and it is extra long and the back seat reclines. All the seats are heated. There are ashtrays and cigarette lighters in the rear doors. The seats are leather and the wood trim is real. Since it has been parked for over a year I will not guarantee anything other than that it will start. Please look at pictures carefully and ask any questions before buying. I did a quick survey of the car as I took the photos for this listing, and these are the only defects I noticed. This is not and exhaustive list and you may find defects that I did not notice. 

Exterior: 
Very straight with no hail damage or noticeable dents.
Original paint that needs to be repainted as clearcoat has failed.
Two small (dime and quarter size) bullseye cracks in windshield. 
Small crack in bezel surrounding headlight on passenger side.
Small hole (pencil size) and cracks in passenger marker light.
Remaining light bezels and lenses appear good.
Windshield wipers on headlights. 
Small trim piece missing on passenger side (see picture)
Bumpers, grill, chrome trim all good.
Good tires.

Interior:
Mostly intact, no cracks in dashboard.
It appears someone tried to install a new radio: wood in the center console is loose and there is a rectangular hole in front of the shifter. 
Seats are gray leather. Cracks in both front seats (see pictures)
No cracks in back seat.
Carpet is intact and complete with floormats but stained.
Missing passenger kickplate in front of door.
The glue has failed on the vinyl on the door pillars.
Missing driver's sun visor clip.
One rear speaker case is cracked and broken on one corner. 
Two small cracks in the top of the driver's door panel.
The back of the driver's seat is in the trunk and probably needs new mounting hardware. 

If someone had the time, space, and tools, this car could be parted out for much more than the purchase price. A quick search of eBay will reveal dozens of parts that can be sold for $50-$1000 each. It is my hope, however, that someone will fix this one and keep it on the road. Please ask any questions you have. 

This car is sold AS-IS and WHERE-IS, with NO warranty expressed or implied. 

Buyer is responsible for transporting the vehicle within 30 days of purchase. I will tow (prepaid) to you for $1.50 per mile from 78336. 

Please pay via PayPal invoice I will send at end of auction. 

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