This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE was first registered in California in March 1992 and has remained in California since new. Finished in Arctic White (147) over Grey Leather (268), power is provided by a 3.0-liter inline-six linked to a four-speed automatic transmission. Factory equipment includes a power tilt/slide sunroof, a power passenger-side mirror, headlamp wiper/washers, a telescoping steering column, power seats with memory, automatic climate control and a Becker Mexico radio. The car has been fitted with Euro bumpers and headlights along with an AMG-style body kit including front, rear, and side skirts. Staggered Penta-style wheels complete the AMG tribute look. Since acquiring the car in October 2021, the seller installed new engine and transmission mounts, performed an oil service, and a front end rebuild including new upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, and steering shock. This 300SE is now offered for sale by the seller with the original manufacturer’s literature, California smog certificate a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.

The body is finished in Arctic White (147) and features paint-matched lower body cladding and chrome trim along the front and rear bumpers. Euro bumpers have been installed along with Euro front headlamps. An AMG-style kit has also been added including a front lip, side skirts, rear lip, and trunk spoiler. The car underwent a full repaint in the original color when the kit was installed. Exterior features include a power tilt/slide sunroof, heated door mirrors with a power-passenger side, headlamp wiper/washers, an automatic antenna and heat insulating glass with an electrically-heated rear window. The seller reports the sunroof is currently inoperative. 

Staggered Maxilite Penta-style 16” wheels have been recently fitted. The front Delinte DH2 tires measure 225/55 while the rear BFGoodrich tires measure 245/50. Braking is handled by dual-circuit anti-lock disc brakes front and rear. The seller has replaced the front end ball joints and shocks. 

The cabin is trimmed in Grey Leather (268) with matching carpets, a black dashboard and Zebrano wood trim which lines the center console, dashboard and door panels. The wood trim shows signs of aging and cracks. Both front seats are power adjustable and offer two-position memory with the driver side linked to the power telescoping steering column. Aftermarket diamond stitched inserts are fitted to the footwells and an Italvolanti steering wheel has also been added. Interior amenities include automatic climate control, electric windows, adjustable front seats, cruise control, and the original Becker Mexico Grand Prix radio. 

The grey leather Italvolanti steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows 250k miles from new. 

This W126 is powered by a 3.0-liter M103 inline-six which produces 177 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Since acquiring the car in October 2021, the seller installed new engine and transmission mounts, performed an oil service, and a front end rebuild including new upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, and steering shock. A reciept from prior ownership shows a new head gasket, water pump O-ring, and fan clutch bearing bracket was installed in October 2020. 

The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates along with no accidents or damage reports present. This 300SE is now offered for sale by the seller with the original manufacturer’s literature, California smog certificate, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.

Videos below show a walk around, driving footage, cold start, and hot start of the car.