1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

18 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT May 17th, 2024 at 4:55pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 1Congrats @Peabo! I'll give you a shout shortly! May 17th, 2024 at 4:49pm EST$3,700 bid placed by @PeaboMay 17th, 2024 at 4:43pm EST$3,450 bid placed by @VIGILMay 17th, 2024 at 4:41pm EST$3,200 bid placed by @Elo1725May 17th, 2024 at 4:39pm EST$2,876 bid placed by @LukeVance2013May 17th, 2024 at 4:39pm EST$2,626 bid placed by @ProdigalPetrolHeadMay 17th, 2024 at 4:38pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 1Good luck everyone! Whatever this sells for, it's a ton (more like 2 tons) of value for the money. I'm actually jealous of the winner on this one. The car drives so well. Make sure to watch the video -- my reaction says it all. May 17th, 2024 at 4:35pm ESTPeabo (7) 1Gonna be funMay 17th, 2024 at 4:33pm EST$2,376 bid placed by @LukeVance2013May 17th, 2024 at 3:38pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0@LukeVance2013 I don't know how long it's been damaged for. It's a non-issue (the engine isn't getting only cold air - it would be pulling a little bit of hot air in from the engine bay), but if I bought the car I would fix it. Here's the part number for a replacement: 117 094 03 82 https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-hose-1170940382May 17th, 2024 at 3:24pm ESTLukeVance2013 (0) 0@2nd_Chance_Steel Second question: the air intake appears to be split near the radiator.. do you know how long this has been the case and could this potentially cause issues?May 17th, 2024 at 3:19pm ESTGoBoGo (102) 1...someone is going to steal this. One of my few regrets in life was not buying my late dad's Nautical Blue/Palomino 300SDL (with 134K miles when offered to me in 1998 or so) We had that 300D at the time and I thought having 2 diesels was silly. Big mistake : ( At least my grandson still has the 300D (with over 250K miles, ripped seats, faded paint and all....) May 17th, 2024 at 2:57pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0@GoBoGo Thanks for the kind words! The owner loves his car and is so conflicted on selling it. But there’s no return now since it is NO RESERVE! The thing is a tank and drives wonderfully. Guilt free miles since it’s surpassed the 200k mark. It’s all free at that point which is why I like daily driving highly maintained, high milage cars. Driver’s door might need a new check stop or at least an adjustment. It’s four 5mm allen bolts to adjust or $15 to replace it with a new unit. Interior door handle gets slack and is adjustable if you take the door card off and play with it. May 17th, 2024 at 2:50pm ESTGoBoGo (102) 0My 1991 W124 had the same seats and same 'malaise' (but again, after 200K miles). I love this! My wife would kill me if I bid (even at the current amount) as my 3 vehicles to her 1 is a bit much : ) A lovely beauty; I guess I haven't passed it on Buford HWY or it would have turned my head for sure. I am curious about the driver's door-it looks slightly out of alignment and the silver handle on the interior seems 'off' as well? Just questions from the peanut gallery... Only word I can think of for this car is HANDSOME. As the cliche goes--they don't make them like they used to! This still has a lot of life left! May 17th, 2024 at 2:40pm ESTLukeVance2013 (0) 0@2nd_Chance_Steel Oh, okay. Thanks for clearing that up.May 17th, 2024 at 2:24pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0@LukeVance2013 It is actually the overflow hose from the expansion tank. You can buy a new one of FCP Euro for about $20 and install takes 10 minutes. These usually rot off because of age and heat and this one just wasn't replaced. May 17th, 2024 at 2:11pm ESTLukeVance2013 (0) 0Greetings! I’m wondering what the function was of the hose that’s disconnected from the overflow tank and if that has posed any issues?May 17th, 2024 at 10:12am EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0As we enter the final day of the auction, I’ll be around to answer any final questions. Replies might be a little late since I’m working today, but I’ll do my best and I’ll be attentive in the last hour. Thanks and good luck! One family owned. Highly maintained. No suspension issues. New transmission installed about 10 years ago. Fantastic driver and has been used as a daily driver since 2008, so everything works. May 16th, 2024 at 8:38pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0@Peabo Correct. I just got your PM before dinner — I never saw your first email for whatever reason. Yes, all messages go to me as I’m the seller. If you win, I’ll be giving you a phone call within a minute of the auction ending and we can figure out logistics! May 16th, 2024 at 7:59pm ESTPeabo (7) 0@2nd_Chance_Steel Do message seller communications go to you? Still haven't heard a reply. May 16th, 2024 at 3:29pm EST$2,126 bid placed by @VIGILMay 16th, 2024 at 3:09pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 1@Peabo Completely valid question! I’m a friend of the family that’s selling it and assisting in navigating the auction. Whoever wins will be dealing with me up until delivery of the car. I’m not an agent or broker, just a Mercedes enthusiast trying to help find this car a good home. May 16th, 2024 at 1:29pm EST$1,876 bid placed by @randyadams25May 16th, 2024 at 12:41pm ESTPeabo (7) 0@2nd_Chance_Steel. I sent an email through the Message Seller button but haven't received a reply. Am i dealing with the family selling the car or an agent or a dealer? Thank youMay 14th, 2024 at 8:22pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0Hey everyone! With just a few days left on the auction, I just wanted to check in with everyone watching the auction and make sure all questions or concerns are answered if interested parities have any. Please feel free to comment or PM me. Thanks! May 14th, 2024 at 12:52pm EST$1,626 bid placed by @PeaboMay 13th, 2024 at 8:35pm EST$1,376 bid placed by @Elo1725May 8th, 2024 at 6:27pm EST$1,126 bid placed by @VIGILMay 8th, 2024 at 2:36pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0Everyone welcome to the auction of this really interesting, one family owned W126! I got to spend the evening w