1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL w/97k Miles

20 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT January 18th, 2022 at 5:38pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@Adam77 - MBMarket will be reaching out to you.January 18th, 2022 at 4:53pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 1Well, we got close, but not quite there. Thanks to all! January 18th, 2022 at 4:45pm EST$12,376 bid placed by @Adam77January 18th, 2022 at 4:16pm EST$12,126 bid placed by @speedyellowJanuary 18th, 2022 at 3:39pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@MBstyle - Sorry I am not by the car at the moment, but can assure you there in no delamination in the rear window corners.January 18th, 2022 at 3:31pm ESTMBstyle (26) 0@Hobbsm3, thx for quick reply. What about the rear window left and right corners ? Pics available as well from the under view trunk up, the left till right side? You know that there are the weakpoints of the W126 , rear window down left qnd right . Thx MJanuary 18th, 2022 at 3:31pm ESTZiad (2) 0Thanks everybody and thanks hobbsm3. Would have loved to buy the car and a dream to have it, really. But unfortunately the price is over my budget!! I envy the person who will have the opportunity to buy this car!! I wish him all the best !!!January 18th, 2022 at 3:14pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@MBstyle Only paintwork has been on the right rear passenger door to address some deep scratches.January 18th, 2022 at 2:50pm ESTMBstyle (26) 0@hoppsm3, Any parts repainted?…thx MJanuary 18th, 2022 at 2:46pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0Hi all, as the auction comes to a close, I wanted to thank you all for the interest, comments, and bids! It is a stunning car that is always well received everywhere it goes! Thanks again for the interest and bids @BackNein @speedyellow @Adam77 @Ziad @highheat @orlandito @daddyschak @Alt767Gelt @Benicia and for those that might be interested from the prior auctions @Yman67 @JohnBeall @LoudounPrime @Roland @Khan @Dastan2021January 18th, 2022 at 12:14pm EST$11,670 bid placed by @BackNeinJanuary 18th, 2022 at 8:22am EST$11,420 bid placed by @speedyellowJanuary 17th, 2022 at 7:15pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0That would definitely be a cool plate @speedyellow. And thanks for the recent bids, along with @Backnein @Adam77January 16th, 2022 at 6:33pm EST$11,000 bid placed by @BackNeinJanuary 16th, 2022 at 11:10am EST$10,126 bid placed by @speedyellowJanuary 16th, 2022 at 12:09am EST$9,420 bid placed by @Adam77January 14th, 2022 at 1:01pm ESTspeedyellow (1) 1when i was growing up... a friends family had one of these. Their personalized plate was 3208.. which loosely translates to "business is prosperous" in cantonese. If I win this beast... I'm getting that plate.January 14th, 2022 at 12:57pm EST$8,420 bid placed by @speedyellowJanuary 14th, 2022 at 12:33pm EST$7,670 bid placed by @ZiadJanuary 14th, 2022 at 9:53am EST$7,420 bid placed by @speedyellowJanuary 13th, 2022 at 9:33am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@Alt767Gelt - Hi Frank, thanks for the nice remarks! Yes, we live a few blocks from where the pics were taken as well. Gus is great and so knowledgeable; only wish I met him many years earlier. You are right - this will be a great driver or one can enjoy bringing it to shows. The w126 build quality is second to none. Cars of this vintage will need a good rehab and this one has had a lot of the heavy lifting already done. I'll keep an eye out for you as well!January 12th, 2022 at 10:47pm ESTAlt767Gelt (15) 1I recognize those landmarks! Small world. I live a block away from the steet used in the majority of the photos and have met Gus, the mechanic you mentioned. Heck, I keep two of my three old Mercedes (rotate out one at a time) in his climate controlled facility for overflow purposes. His reputation is stellar. My own primary mechanic speaks of him like a surgeon he would refer me to should there be a complicated issue with one of mine down the road. Good looking car that will make a great driver for someone who appreciates these. Best of luck with the auction and I’ll look for you at 5822 sometime. FrankJanuary 11th, 2022 at 7:33pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@Benicia - I checked on the cruise control and it does not appear to engage. Also noticed a faint creak coming from the front drivers side when going over bumps at speed. Not noticeable on smooth roads or on the highway. Looks like it’s coming from the driver’s ball joint. Wasn’t present when we did the suspension refresh earlier. Not an imminent need, but will need to addressed down the road. Thanks you again for the interest and bids @Ziad and @Adam77January 10th, 2022 at 3:57pm EST$6,500 bid placed by @ZiadJanuary 10th, 2022 at 3:12pm EST$6,250 bid placed by @Adam77January 10th, 2022 at 2:18pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0Hi @Benicia - yes, the AC and heat work. No warning lights on. I will check on the cruise control and get back. January 10th, 2022 at 1:46pm ESTBenicia (6) 0Does the air system work property, that is cold air conditioning, and warm heating? does the cruise control work? any warning lights on when driving or idling? January 9th, 2022 at 8:12pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0Thanks for the interest and bids @Ziad @Adam77 @highheat @orlandito! January 9th, 2022 at 2:07pm EST$5,250 bid placed by @ZiadJanuary 8th, 2022 at 11:19pm EST$5,000 bid placed by @Adam77January 8th, 2022 at 10:38am ESTthembmarket (691) 0Additional photos of the engine bay have been added to the gallery.January 8th, 2022 at 5:17am EST$1,170 bid placed by @ZiadJanuary 7th, 2022 at 9:14pm EST$920 bid placed by @HighheatJanuary 7th, 2022 at 1:44pm EST$670 bid placed by @orlanditoJanuary 7th, 2022 at 1:09pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@Daddyschak - thanks for the interest. Two owners prior to me. I have had it since May of last year. And thank you @Elo1725 for starting this off!January 7th, 2022 at 12:58pm ESTDaddyschak (3) 0How long have you had it and curious how many previous owners? Thanks.January 7th, 2022 at 10:50am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0Hi all, and welcome to my 420SEL auction. When I saw this car, I fell in love with the color and had to have it. Like a lot of you on here, I ha