Category: SOLD

560SEC

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBCA45D3JA368292

Production Date: 09/87

Exterior Color: Black (040)

Interior Color: (Gray Leather 278)

Mileage: 78,800 (original documented from new)

This wonderful example 560SEC in Black over Gray leather boasts top of the line stout looks and has lived in California for more than 30 years. A highly original example with excellent preservation that is well documented with deep service history.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Delivered from the factory in Black paint (040), it shows very nice depth and gloss with a soft touch surface.

Its uniquely designed interior is framed around the legendary Bruno Saco pillarless cabin with windows forming a glass box. The Grey leather has been very well preserved with soft leather seats that are supple and firm and fully functional via each 3 way electric controller. Additionally this model is equipped with the power seat heater for both front seats. From the wood trim, dash pad and door cards you will find nicely preserved original surfaces and the light gray carpet also shows clean. The factory Becker Mexico Grand Prix Radio is still in tact. An original Mercedes equipped first-aid kit is still in place on the rear shelf area. Equipped with factory 2 way power sunroof.

The powerful 5.6L V-8 117 motor has been well cared for and serviced diligently throughout its longterm ownership. An exceptional record keeping dossier is included with the sale.

Rides over 16 inch Lorinser style Gullideckel wheels with high speed rated BF Goodrich tires.

Comes with original tool roll, jack and spare. Original Mercedes handbooks and manuals accompany the car and the MB service booklet shows services, dates, and mileage via authorized dealership work completed. 3 original huff key fobs including valet key.

SL320

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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 – Price SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBFA63F3VF149788

Production Date: 01/97

Exterior Color: Polar White (DB-149)

Interior Color: Leather Beige (265A)

Soft Top: Black Soft Top Fabric (9001)

Hard Top: Color matched – Polar White (DB-149)

Mileage: 47,000 (original documented from new)

Complete Mercedes-Benz issue original handbooks and manuals booklet.

An exceptional 2 owner example that’s spent its entire life in Northern California. This particular R129 six cylinder model is highly original with outstanding overall preservation. A sensational collector worthy bone stock SL that’s still sporting its beautiful original factory alloys and a working Mercedes audio system. You will be hard pressed to find a nicer example.

Clean Carfax is available for review.

This interior shows negligible use and when operated was meticulously cared for. The interior has seen virtually no UV exposure. The original dashpad is flawless, light color carpet like new, leather is still soft to touch with proper shape along with perfect wood trim still showing deep cherry color. All the switches are clear and crisp. The Mercedes-Benz factory stock radio works. Rear shelf tray carpet area is extremely clean. The hard top is in outstanding condition and the headliner is perfect.

All factory paint appears original and shows in outstanding condition with excellent depth and gloss. Mercedes-Benz glass all the way around car including hardtop is original showing factory markings. All body panels are laser straight as they would fit leaving the factory.

Original issue black soft top is so new and crisp looking it appears to have been used only a handful of times. Fabric looks new as this is a testament to excellent climate storage. All hydraulic cylinders are working properly. Prior to our acquistion the owner had all inspected by their MB tech and all checked out ok. We also had the top cylinders inspected upon our acquisition and they all appear to be in excellent working order. Still has the factory issue wind screen in excellent condition.

16 inch factory original alloy wheels are riding over brand new Bridgestone G-Force high performance W speed rated tires recently installed. Brand new hood pad just installed.

Comes with the original Mercedes-Benz black attache complete set of handbooks / manuals as well as the factory issue spare, jack and tool roll. 1 original key fob along with an original huff key and key head master.

280SL

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL European 5-Speed – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDB10704210017132

Production Date: June 1983

Exterior Color: Manganese Brown Metallic (DB-480)

Interior: Beige Leather (255)

Soft Top: Dark Brown

Color Matching Hard top

Mileage: 112,900 (original documented from new)

Fully documented example with extensive service history dating back to original purchase in Munich, Germany. Complete original factory handbooks and manuals. Import documents. Rare 5 speed manual transmission European 107 example in a unique period correct color livery. Highly optioned with AC / Heat, leather seats and power windows.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Gorgeous Manganese Brown Metallic paint shows deep luster and shine. Still wearing its original factory slim bumpers and European market Bosch headlamps. Nice brightwork. All original MB glass.

Highly preserved original interior with beige leather and light carpet with matching door cards. Original dashpad shows a few minor cracks. Zebrano wood is beautiful showing light wear. Bright red crisp seatbelt fasteners. Overall the interior shows negligible UV exposure. The dark brown soft top shows a few tears.

Well maintained motor operates properly. The 110 European motor was given more HP than the stateside 6 cylinder North American delivered cars. When paired with a 5 speed manual it’s set up right for the discerning driving enthusiast. Having been imported into Los Angeles in 1985 the vehicle went through USA federalization process (documentation included) and appears to have also passed through USEPA standards with smog equipment and USA emissions stickers appointed inside the driver door jamb.

Complete original factory handbooks and manuals. Original jack and spare. Factory emergency triangle and tool roll. MB First-Aid kit. Completed extensive service history from new.

S 320

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1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBGA33GXVA349785

Production Date: 11/96

Exterior Color: Black Opal Pearl (DB-189)

Interior Color: Beige Leather (265)

1 owner since new just coming out of 26 years unbroken ownership

Mileage: 85,800 (Original documented)

A well appointed LWB W140 example in a stunning color of Black Opal Pearl that leans into the blue-green hues with an incredibly well preserved beige leather interior. Hard to locate a 1 owner example with such high preservation and care over the entire 26 years of ownership.

Clean Car Fax available for review.

Still wearing its original factory paint in excellent condition showing deep shine and luster. It is very evident this vehicle has always been garaged. All body panels appear original and fitment is precise.

Interior preservation is superb on this stately 140 example. The original dashpad is perfect and all wood trim is free of sun damage or cracks. The light contrasting interior is virtually a time capsule and shows a testament to careful ownership. Leather is soft supple and still holds its vibrant original color. All the carpet shows outstanding condition.

Factory alloy wheels ride over excellent tread Michelin brand tires.

Drive quality is supreme on this car. All operations are crisp and precise. The W140 sedans were a hight point of Mercedes-Benz engineering. The fastidious service and care from the one and only owner is showcased on this example.

Still retains working Mercedes-Benz original Radio / Cassette head unit and multi-disc CD player.

Comes with complete original Mercedes handbooks and manuals including service booklet. Carfax shows extensive and exclusive Mercedes-Benz Authorized Dealership service history in Northern California.

Mercedes Benz VIN Decoder shows the following options delivered from factory:

200A Leather / 227 Ashtray, Cigar Lighter At Rear, L and R / 241 Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable with memory / 242 Front Seat RH Electric Adjustable with memory / 249 Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror / 251 Radio MB – Exquisit – USA / 292 Sidebag / 302 Folding Armrest In The Rear With Storage Tray / 306 Activated Charcoal Filter / 340 Additional 3rd Stop Lamp / 414 Electric Tilt / Slide Sunroof in Glass Version / 441 Steering Column, electrically adjustable / 461 Instrument with Miles Ind. and English Legend / 494 Version for USA / 501 Outside Rear View Mirror, Right, Heated (R.H.D.) / 524 Paintwork – Preservation / 540 Roller Blind, Electric, For Rear Window / 551 Anti-Theft / Anti-Break-In Warning System / 600 Headlamp Wiper / Washer / 634 Deletion -First Aid Kit / 636 Deletion Warning Triangle / 649 Light Alloy Wheels 6-Hole / 668 Mode of Packing VE III With Styropor Bumper Rails / 807 Change of Model year, the last figure showing the new model year / 810 Sound System / 883 Closed Aid For Doors and Trunk Lid / 987 Battery Isolation for shipment vehicles

BMW 325i Cabriolet

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1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WBABB1308J1930564

Production Date: 09/87

Exterior Color: Royal Blue Metallic

Interior: Indico Leather

Convertible Top: Blue (original BMW issue)

Mileage: 54,900 (original documented from new)

5-Speed Manual Transmission

Rare 1 owner example BMW 325i E30 Cabriolet. Lifetime Southern California. Originally purchased in 1988 by a DDS who owned his practice located minutes away in West Hollywood from his residence in Beverly Hills, CA. Coveted 5 speed manual transmission. Absolutely lively motor when delivered in manual transmission with these bullet proof engines that Bavaria produced in the late 1980s.

Still wears the original factory paint of Royal Blue Metallic. All factory placed vin tags are still affixed to the body. Original paint does show some patina and minor cosmetics from when it was in more frequent use. Corrosion free as one would expect a car to be having lived full life in So Cal. We see no indiction of body damage stemming from impact or accident and find this to be quite rare and unique when considering comparable examples from this era.

Clean Carfax available for review. Car willed via estate from father to son.

Original interior of Indico leather looks to have been preserved quite nicely. There are no cracks or damage on the original dashpad. All the gauges are operating correctly. All power works as it should. The carpet is original and shows nicely. All the leather presents well and aside from normal UV exposure you get from owning the convertible example, it’s nice. Convertible top is the original issue and does not have any rips, tears or issues to note and the rear window is clear.

Rides over the original issued bottle cap alloy wheels with older Michelin Pilot correctly sized tires showing excellent tread.

We had the car in for immediate service and check over post purchase. A few repairs were made and additional information can be provided upon request.

Comes equipped with original jack, spare, BMW issued tool kit, and tire iron. A Sony aftermarket CD changer was installed previously. All original BMW factory handbooks accompany the sale as well as the BMW service booklet and prior years ownership registrations show single ownership end to end. Original BMW keys also with the sale.

380SL

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBBA45A2CB017694

Production Date: 06/82

Exterior: Midnight Blue (904)

Interior: Blue Leather

Soft Top: Navy Blue (German Canvas)

Mileage: 103,800 (Actual miles documented from new purchase)

This rare triple blue 380SL is a true single family owned vehicle. It was originally purchased at Manhattan Mercedes-Benz in New York. Retain original purchase window sticker and sales invoice. Original owner passed to her niece in 2019. All service records have been retained and organized in a large binder. Always serviced consistently at local Mercedes-Benz dealer and independent MB specialists in Raleigh, North Carolina. Major service recently completed.

Delivered in Midnight Blue (904) and still wearing its original factory finish. Laser straight body panels and fitment.

Interior shows extremely well with an unblemished original blue dashpad, newer blue leather matching upholstery and nice blue carpet with crisp door cards. A german canvas blue soft top has replaced the original and still shows excellent condition and clear glass windows. The matching hard top accompanies the vehicle.

Clean Carfax available for review. A double row timing chain conversion was completed on this vehicle at the 100k mileage marker and in that service the subframe bushings and motor mounts were also replaced. HVAC system all working properly. The AC was serviced, converted to 134 and blows cold air through the proper vents on all fan speeds.

The original bundt style factory finish 14 inch wheels were restored to like new condition and ride over Uniroyal Tigerpaw correct dimension tires.

This wonderful SL comes complete with Mercedes factory handbooks, manuals and the MB service booklet showing dates, mileage and services performed. The original factory jack and spare are inside the trunk. 3 original Huff key fobs come with the car. An entire lifetime of service history accompanies the car as well as the original sales invoice receipt and original dealer window sticker with all delivery options.

500SL

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDB1070461A035708

Production Date: July 1985

Exterior Color: Signal Red (DB-568)

Interior: Palomino Leather

Soft Top: Black

Matching color Hardtop

Mileage: 81,900 (with documentation)

Clean Carfax available for review

Very late 1985 production example European delivered 500SL 107 model. Mercedes-Benz Classic Center data reveals it was shipped July 9th 1985 from the factory. Stateside ownership records show fastidious care and servicing.

Extremely attractive original European factory bumpers and Bosch headlamps equipped with wipers. The original headlamp system has an advantage with tri-level adjustment switch. Additionally this vehicle came optioned with seat heaters.

Beautiful Signal Red paint shows excellent gloss and depth. Really nice chrome and rubber trim.

The palomino interior has good preservation. The original dashpad is in good shape. Burl wood trim shows patina. Equipped with rear fold down factory kinder seat and seat belts. The black soft top is in good condition.

Serviced upon our acquisition.

Newly refurbished factory alloy 15 inch Gullideckel wheels ride on correctly sized 205 65 15 tires.

Comes with MB factory handbooks, convertible tools, spare and jack.

Please note ** will note meet CA emissions and be sold privately to CA Resident.

560SL

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID # WDBBA48D7KA095575

Production Date: 11/88

Exterior: Black (DB-040)

Interior: Palomino Leather

Soft Top: Black (Mercedes original issue)

Color keyed black hard top

Mileage: 57,400 (original documented)

Clean Car Fax available for review

An excellent condition highly preserved final model year 1989 U.S.A. 560SL in Tier 1 color livery of Black (040) over Palomino leather. This example has been given the European specification treatment including slim original factory bumpers and Bosch square headlamps.

Still wearing original factory Black (040) paint. Retains every original VIN body tag. Original matching numbers hard top has excellent chrome, glass and headliner. Factory issue black soft top marked Polyglas / Wopavin has been preserved wonderfully.

Factory Palomino leather interior. Original dashpad is perfect. All burl wood trim still retains deep color. Leather seats including factory arm rest are soft to touch and supple. Door cards and carpet show negligible wear. Automatic climate control functions correctly. Outside temp gauge is not currently working. Under the hood is very tidy and a new hood pad was installed.

Refurbished Becker radio fully operational.

Refurbished like new original 15 inch factory alloy Gullideckel wheels ride over brand new correctly sized tires.

Serviced upon our acquisition.

Accompanied by its original Mercedes factory handbooks / manuals and MB service booklet. Original spare, jack and MB tool roll. Mercedes master key fob.

A wonderful final-year example of the timeless chassis code R107 Mercedes-Benz, this 560 SL is an appealing display of the Stuttgart firm’s finest virtues: exceptional build quality, a robust powerplant, and effortless style.

560SL

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID # WDBBA48D5JA081933

Production Date: 12/87

Exterior: Blauschwarz Metallic (DB-199)

Interior: Black Anthracite Leather (271)

Soft Top: Black original Mercedes issue

Mileage: 103,690 (original documented)

Incredibly well preserved factory paint in Blauschwarz Metallic shows deep luster and shine. Every original factory vin tag affixed on body panels. Excellent bright work, beautiful chrome and rubber trim. Still with original issue factory Mercedes Wopavin black soft top. Accompanied with the original color matched hardtop still in excellent condition with unfaded factory stickers.

Black leather interior shows nice condition and appears well preserved with crisp original door cards, original dashpad remains virtually crack free and carpet is nice. The burl wood retains its darker color without sun damage. Bright red seat belt fasteners. Instrument cluster had very little UV exposure and shows bright orange gauge faces / needles. Still retains First-Aid Kit and holder in rear shelf.

Very tidy engine bay. Ultra clean wheel wells and undercarriage. Spotless trunk and spare well area.

A brand new hood pad was installed upon our acquisition. Wonderful drive quality on this example with excellent braking, acceleration, steering and precise shift quality.

Brand new tires were installed and ride over the fully refurbished factory finish 15 inch alloy wheels.

Clean Carfax available for review.

Comes with original jack, spare, Mercedes tool roll and 2 Huff key fobs including red dot master key. Some prior service records and MB owners handbook.

300CE

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1992 Mercedes-Benz 300CE – Price – SOLD!

VIN ID# WDBEA51E4NB582933

Production Date: 07/91

Order Location: United States Tourists

Exterior: Brilliant Silver Metallic (DB-744)

Interior: Grey leather (268)

Mileage: 82,874 (original documented)

Factory Data: 222 / Right Front Seat, Electrically Adjustable, 240 / Outside Temperature Indicator, 241 / Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable with Memory, 291 / Airbag for Front Passenger, 300 / Storage Box in Front Tray, 301 / Storage Box In the Rear, 340 / Add’l 3rd Stop Lamp, 412 / Electric Sliding Roof with Tilting Device, 420 / Automatic Transmission 4-Gear, 430 / Headrest in the Rear, Left and Right, 443 / Tempomat (cruise control), and steering column, electrically adjustable, 461 / Instrument with Miles Ind. and English Legend, 471, Acceleration Skid Control (ASR), 491 / US Version, 531 / Automatic Antenna, 543 / Sun Visor With Vanity Mirror, Illuminated, Left and Right, 551 / Anti-Theft / Anti-Break-In Warning System, 570 / Folding Armrest, Front, 581 / Automatic Climate Control, 592 / Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter, 600 / Headlamp Wiper/Washer, 636 / Deletion-Warning Triangle, 757 / Becker Radio Grand Prix 2000 – USA, 802 / Change of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year, 810 / Sound System, 820 / Vehicles For Tourist (USA, Japan, Australia)

Originally sold new through Competition Imports, Inc to Dr. Alessandro D’Alessandro on a tourist delivery. Pre-Delivery stamp Sindelfingen, Germany August 1991.

The Brilliant Silver Paint shows nice luster and paint depth. Bumper moldings are well preserved and the original Mercedes glass is still in place all around.

Outstanding interior preservation. Perfect dashpad. Instrument cluster still shows bright orange gauge appearance. Excellent burl wood. Door cards and Grey leather upholstery is soft, supple and in nice condition. Nice clean carpets. Lloyds floor mats in front. Originally equipped with Mercedes-Benz factory phone system. A sound system update was done under prior ownership that now offers satellite radio, USB inputs, hands free cell talking and other ancillary play options such as blue tooth and spotify. The original Becker can be sourced and installed if desired.

Extensively serviced through its lifetime including prior ownership. The last 5 years service exceeded 10k $ from Mercedes-Benz authorized and Mercedes independents. Superb drive quality on this fixed roof coupe.

Undercarriage and wheel wells are ultra clean.

Excellent condition 8 hole 15 inch factory finish wheels ride over Michelin tires with plenty of life left.

Complete with the original issue Mercedes factory handbooks. Includes original MB service booklet with stamps, dates and services. Ownership service history and records available. Comes with original spare, jack, tool roll and Huff key fob.