No Rust California Car. Nice Old School Mercedes W/ Plenty Of Style. Low Reserve on 2040-cars
Rancho Palos Verdes, California, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:4.5 liter V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 400-Series
Trim: 4 door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 129,912
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Blue
1976 Mercedes Benz 450 SEL
These W116 body Mercedes Benz are the last of the great "Old World" Mercedes. Stately and sophisticated, they look rich and drive superbly. No plastic bumpers or trim on the outside.
This is rust free two-owner California car. Original and desirable blue and gold California license plates. Silver paint looks and shows very nice, but upon close inspection there are small paint chips and minor paint imperfections here and there. Most all of the paint issues could be solved through a professional detail and paint touch up, after all the car is 36 years old.
The blue upholstery is in good shape with no rips or tears. The front leather seats look like they were replaced by the prior owner and are still very soft and supple. The front driver armrest leather has cracked and could be replaced. Door panels and carpet are presentable. The dash pad has one crack and is protected by a velour blue cover. The wood trim on the dash looks nice. The headliner has a small tear in the rear but is very serviceable as is.
Mechanically the car is very sound. It doesn't burn oil and with a little under 130K miles it has a lot of life left in it. The air pump has seized and should be replaced or rebuilt eventually, but the car runs fine regardless. Brake pads, alternator, and battery were recently replaced within the last couple months. The tires match and have plenty of tread left.
All systems in the car work, with the exception of the fog lights. The drivers side mount cracked however the lamp itself will be included in the sale. The power windows go up and down without issues, The vacuum door locks still function from the drivers key. The vehicle has a large factory electric sunroof that opens and closes smoothly and has had new weather strips fitted to it. The car is now equipped with Pioneer CD player with a iPod input and new speakers.
I am selling simply because I have too many cars and am looking to thin out my meager collection a bit. The car is currently registered through October 2013. The title is clear and in my name.
The car is sold "as is". I will assist any prospective buyers with a pre-purchase inspection at any reputable shop in the LA area. Please ask any questions prior to bidding. The car is very close to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and I can facilitate transportation there for International shipping.
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