Mercedes Benz 560sec on 2040-cars
Calistoga, California, United States
Engine:5.6 litre v8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: NAVY BLUE
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: S-Class
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Trim: 560 SEC
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 90,200
Exterior Color: BRILLIANT SILVER
Number of Doors: 2
Here is a rare example of classic Mercedes engineering and design, a 1991 560SEC Coupe finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic, trimmed out in Royal Blue. It has traveled 90k original, documented miles by 4 owners and comes with all maintenance records. Here is your chance to own one of these great and rare coupes that has not been abused, not been neglected and that comes with a binder full of service records, including original window sticker ($82,000) and original bill of sale ($75,000). If you know anything at all about these automobiles, you know that you only want one with service records like this one.
Originally purchased at Mercedes Benz of Shreveport, LA, the car has the stamped maintenance booklet until the 75k mile service and there are Independent service records since. Recent work within the past 24 months includes: ALL fluids changed, new hood insulation pad, motor mounts, flex disks, rear main seal, rear crankshaft seal, AC service, new OEM accumulator, new OEM radiator, new spark plugs, new OEM fuel pumps. Transmission removed in September of ‘12 to replace “reverse” rubber flanges and serviced at that time (2000 miles since) this automobile needs absolutely nothing to drive anywhere, it has been lovingly maintained its entire life and it shows.
Exterior: re-painted by previous owner, the paintwork and correct color presents beautifully. There are two areas on front bumper (see photos) where paint is cracked and chipped and also on lower bumper fascia.
Interior: Leather is supple and a deep polished blue throughout, drivers left side bolster shows some wear but no tears or cracks. Wood trim is beautiful - The shifter plate piece has the common small stress cracks (2). The dash is pristine and has no cracks. Carpeting is in perfect condition and is plush and as new. The headliner is gorgeous with absolutely no sag or problem areas. First aid kit is present, never opened. All buttons, switches, lights and options are in working order; EVERYTHING WORKS and I mean everything. Heated seats operate perfectly. Trunk is pristine, smells new, original tool kit intact.
Mechanicals: The engine and transmission perform flawlessly - idle is smooth. Steering and suspension are tight with the addition of K&R springs and new Hydraulic Compensators. There is absolutely no shake; vibration or pull in steering wheel and car comes to a straight stop even under firm breaking. Sunroof and all 4 windows operate as designed. All HVAC settings such as the “AUTO” function are in perfect working order and the ambient temperature sensor samples and adjusts fan speed as designed. All service and courtesy lighting is in working order. Seat belt presenters operate as designed. All fluids are all OEM quality, 100%. The car is a pleasure to drive around town or is an absolute Autobahn speedster on the highway. Overall the car is in excellent condition - having a patina that is consistent with the car’s age keeping in mind that the car is an un-restored, original 21-year-old example.
There is no shortage of information online for discussion, repairs, restoration and maintenance - as well as cult-like following of this elegant beast: mbcoupes.com, sec-shop.com, Mbworld.org. These were the last of the hand-built Mercedes-Benz automobiles from Stuttgart, Germany and their goal in creating the 560 S.E.C. was simply, “To design the finest coupe ever made.” YOU WILL NOT FIND ANOTHER 560 SEC LIKE THIS ONE - METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED – PRISTINE CONDITION – LOW, 90,000 miles.
Fly in to Napa Valley and drive it home, you will not be disappointed.
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