1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E w/54k Miles

16 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT February 4th, 2022 at 6:34pm ESTJim_Rosenthal (96) 0Nice result on a lovely car. Envious. February 4th, 2022 at 4:51pm EST$10,000 bid placed by @BilldovellFebruary 4th, 2022 at 4:49pm EST$9,750 bid placed by @Merc2000February 4th, 2022 at 4:49pm EST$9,500 bid placed by @BilldovellFebruary 4th, 2022 at 4:47pm EST$9,250 bid placed by @Merc2000February 4th, 2022 at 4:43pm EST$9,000 bid placed by @pzootFebruary 4th, 2022 at 4:18pm EST$8,750 bid placed by @Merc2000February 4th, 2022 at 4:15pm EST$8,500 bid placed by @pzootFebruary 4th, 2022 at 4:14pm EST$8,250 bid placed by @Merc2000February 4th, 2022 at 4:13pm EST$8,000 bid placed by @tailgatejeffFebruary 4th, 2022 at 4:07pm EST$7,750 bid placed by @Merc2000February 4th, 2022 at 4:06pm EST$7,500 bid placed by @pzootFebruary 4th, 2022 at 3:57pm EST$7,250 bid placed by @Merc2000February 4th, 2022 at 3:38pm ESTModeh (28) Seller 0@charlie997 Hello Charlie! Thank you for your interest. I have not metered the car, though all visual inspections and comprehensive records prove that it is the original paint. I looked through the pictures to try and see the slight discoloration you are speaking of and could not necessarily point it out. I do not see a difference in color when looking at the car in person. Unfortunately because of the weather I do not have the ability to go and meter it for you. But it is a gorgeous example of W124 and drives like a dream. If you know these vehicles, this one is a well kept example of an extremely enjoyable and dependable ride for hundreds of thousands of miles to come. February 4th, 2022 at 3:20pm ESTModeh (28) Seller 0@Twitch13 I appreciate your interest. Unfortunately due to the inclement weather we have had the past few days, It does not seem possible to view it in person before the auction ends here shortly. I will tell you the car is absolutely gorgeous and does not need anything to be driven and enjoyed. If it does not reach reserve, feel free to reach out and you are more than welcome to come view it when it is a bit warmer and safe driving conditions. Thanks!February 4th, 2022 at 2:43pm EST$7,000 bid placed by @tailgatejeffFebruary 4th, 2022 at 11:31am ESTJim_Rosenthal (96) 2This is such a nice car. I really wish I had room for it (I don't). I've been watching it all week. Built by MB when engineering and intelligent ergonomics were THE most important things in MB cars- the pre-bling era, so to speak. I remember when 124 cars were considered the best medium size sedans you could buy. And this one is a jewel. I have no place to put it, which is good for everyone else, but sad for me. February 4th, 2022 at 10:36am ESTjoepalmer (13) 1The W124 series cars may be the last of the great cars by Mercedes. They are tank like and, given decent maintenance, will last forever. We have a 1988 260E we bought from the estate of the original owner in 2017. It had 251,000 miles (and about 253,000 now); we have the Mercedes Benz mileage badge and certificate. We repainted it due to delamination of the clear cost (from 30 years of Florida sun). The car is perfect and draws admiring stares whenever we take it out. The new owner of the 260E will be very pleased and happy with the car.February 4th, 2022 at 10:29am EST$6,750 bid placed by @Merc2000February 4th, 2022 at 10:28am EST$6,500 bid placed by @pzootFebruary 4th, 2022 at 9:53am EST$6,250 bid placed by @Merc2000February 3rd, 2022 at 12:09pm EST$6,000 bid placed by @LGR1947February 3rd, 2022 at 8:22am EST$5,750 bid placed by @Merc2000February 2nd, 2022 at 3:03pm ESTcharlie997 (4) 1Seller, beautiful car, and although I read your prior comments about the paint being original, just wondering if you guys have metered it? Maybe it’s my aging eyes, but I’m hung up on the driver’s side front door, it looks to be a slightly lighter, paler tone of blue? Also, is that a ding I’m seeing in pic 30 just above where the doors meet? Either way it’s a beauty, thanks much in advance.February 1st, 2022 at 11:51pm EST$5,500 bid placed by @KianbenzFebruary 1st, 2022 at 3:42pm EST$5,250 bid placed by @MichaelmandoFebruary 1st, 2022 at 2:44pm EST$5,000 bid placed by @MooFFebruary 1st, 2022 at 11:56am EST$4,750 bid placed by @MichaelmandoFebruary 1st, 2022 at 11:37am EST$4,500 bid placed by @jmvfrvaFebruary 1st, 2022 at 9:40am EST$4,250 bid placed by @MichaelmandoJanuary 31st, 2022 at 2:50pm EST$4,000 bid placed by @jmvfrvaJanuary 31st, 2022 at 2:15pm ESTTwitch13 (1) 1Greetings, Would like to view the car in person. Is this possible and if so, what dates/times. Thanks DavidJanuary 31st, 2022 at 9:21am ESTcharlie997 (4) 2Sheesh, the walk-around video almost triggered a vertigo episode…. ;) January 31st, 2022 at 8:26am ESTJim_Rosenthal (96) 2Seems very clean underneath, to me, especially for a car which has lived in the snowy (and salty!) Midwest. January 30th, 2022 at 10:50pm ESTthembmarket (691) 3Underbody photos have been added to the gallery along with two videos. January 30th, 2022 at 5:24pm ESTModeh (28) Seller 3Hello all! Thank you for your interest! Underside pics will be uploaded shortly. Car has original paint , has absolutely no paintwork anywhere. No rust anywhere, car is extremely clean and has ALOT of service records from inception. Any questions feel free to reach out. Thank you ! January 29th, 2022 at 5:56pm ESTMichaelmando (0) 0Was the car ever painted?January 29th, 2022 at 1:16pm ESTSoCalLA9 (2) 1No underside pictures? Really?January 29th, 2022 at 10:17am EST$3,250 bid placed by @MichaelmandoJanuary 28th, 2022 at 1:24pm EST$3,000 bid placed by @MooFJanuary 27th, 2022 at 12:17pm ESTSoCalLA9 (2) 0Hi Seller- For a car that lived in Iowa and Ohio it would be important to see some underbody pictures.January 26th, 2022 at 2:48pm EST$2,600 bid placed by @cdwatnsuJanuary 26th, 2022 at 2:31pm ESTAnton (4) 1Gorgeous, somewhat rare version of this model. GLWTA!January 26th, 2022 at 2:23pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 1This thing is beautiful!