1992 Mercedes-benz 600sel Base Sedan 4-door 6.0l on 2040-cars
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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***WINNER
OF AUCTION MUST SUBMIT A $500, NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WITHIN 12 HOURS OF
AUCTION END. WINNER MUST WIRE BALANCE OF WINNING SALE PRICE VIA BANK TRANSFER
TO ME WITHIN 72 HOURS OF AUCTION END. ANY INSPECTIONS MUST BE CARRIED OUT PRIOR
TO AUCTION END. IF YOU ARE THE WINNING BIDDER, THAT DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE THE
OPTION TO THEN INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND WALK AWAY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY
OR ARE NOT CONFIDENT IN THE VEHICLE, THEN DO NOT BID ON THIS VEHICLE. DO NOT
E-MAIL ME ASKING WHAT MY BUY IT NOW PRICE IS. I WILL NOT RESPOND.*** This
1992 Mercedes-Benz 600SEL is truly an intriguing automobile. Rare from birth - being
the first V12 engine sedan Mercedes-Benz ever created - this soon-to-be classic
example of Mercedes engineering stands apart from its peers due to its
impeccable original condition and alleged storied past. Its sticker price in
1992 is the inflation adjusted equivalent today of nearly $250,000!!! This unique beauty has obviously lived
a pampered existence its entire life SPANNING ONLY 99,446 ORIGINAL MILES!!! It
clearly shows. You will be hard pressed to find a lower mileage, unmolested
1992 “V12.” I am the third owner of the vehicle,
and I was lucky enough to be successful in uncovering its alleged past upon
purchasing the vehicle just over a year ago. Before acquiring my 600SEL, the
Memphis dealership provided me with the name of the previous owner – a Memphis
doctor who was a car buff, collected several rare Mercedes, and enjoyed racing
Porsches as a hobby. Upon contacting the doctor, he confirmed that he had
lovingly owned the car for over eleven years and replaced/repaired a countless
number of parts on the vehicle during his ownership. He also told me that he
had actually traded the car in roughly 1.5 years previously. The dealer confirmed this and admitted that
it had used the car as a management vehicle while maintaining it in inventory. What
the doctor additionally told me was quite interesting. The Memphis doctor was friends with a
Hollywood motion picture executive of a rather high order. This friend was
apparently involved with the Gone in Sixty Seconds franchise and had allowed
the use of his 600SEL in the filming of various interior shot scenes of “Johnny
B”’s car. After filming, the Hollywood friend had decided to part with the car,
and he in turn sold it to his doctor friend in Memphis. This is of course all
word of mouth, but I believe this all to be relatively accurate. Since purchasing my 600SEL, I have
spent countless hours and an inordinate amount of money to keep this vehicle in
tip-top shape. It’s been a true labor of love. The vehicle is one of the most
remarkable automobiles I have ever had the pleasure of piloting, and the
exclusive club of people that have shared the privilege would undoubtedly say
the same. The technology and creature comforts
that this car possesses is truly impressive provided its 22+ year age. Close to everything works! It has dual airbags, traction control, anti-lock brakes, power
tilt/sliding sunroof, adjustable sport/comfort suspension, active
button-controlled charcoal air filtration, power rear sunshade, power
tilt/telescopic steering wheel, power adjustable interior rear view mirror,
power folding exterior rear view mirrors, power operated rear parking guidance
rods, 4-door power assist closing doors, dual climate control, dual paned
glass, individually adjustable rear seats, heated 3 position memory and
orthopedically adjusting front seats, a concert sound system, in-dash telephone system, lighted rear seat
vanity mirrors, and the list goes on. I have also installed a Pioneer Avic-3
audio unit with navigation, traffic update, and rear view camera ability. The paint is original, and while not
without imperfections, shines brilliantly due to its consistent garaged state.
Living in the mild, California climate for nearly half of its life, and the mild
Memphis climate for the rest, the vehicle is rust free. The black leather
interior is beautiful. The nicely preserved, original burled walnut wood shines
brilliantly and looks great with the exception of some cracking on the shifter
console area. The bad news is that that vehicle has
recently entered “Limp Mode.” The car will start but appears to only be running
on half of its power. It will only respond to throttle beyond half-peddle, and
even then, the car is not suitable for daily travel given its illness.
Mercedes-Benz of Memphis has analyzed the car and suggested replacing the dual
ignition caps and rotors to the tune of $1,500 plus tax. However, I have reached
my fiscal limits with the car and decided that I have spent enough on this
beautiful creature already. It is eagerly awaiting a new owner – one that
possesses the dream to own what is surely destined to become one of the most
collectable Mercedes this side of a M100 engined 6.3 vintage. It deserves to be
restored to its true glory, and my sincerest wish is that someone will give it
a chance. Detailed Issues: Engine Limp Mode,
cracking center console wood, broken hood release handle (chord still can be
pulled open though), power trunk closer not closing completely, power aerial
antenna broken off, chipping paint on front bumper. Please feel free to e-mail me with
any questions you may have. I will be more than happy to provide further
information. Thank you very much for your interest. PLEASE SEE THE HAGERTY.COM WEBSITE TO VIEW WHAT THESE VEHICLES
ARE INSURED FOR. THIS VEHICLE IS EASILLY A CONDITION 3 CAR which is insured for
$8,200. |
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