This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC was originally ordered for the Japanese market and was exported to Canada in 2001 where it currently resides just outside of Vancouver near the U.S. border. The seller acquired the car in July 2023 and has performed extensive mechanical services over the last two years. Finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic (172) over Anthracite Leather (271), this C126 is powered by a Euro M117 5.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Maintenance over the last two years includes an extensive engine rebuild, stainless steel exhaust, coilover suspension, a full transmission rebuild, and much more. The car is fitted with an aftermarket AMG-style widebody kit and custom 3-piece Aero III-style wheels. This C126 now shows 121k kilometers (~75k miles) and is offered by the seller with 2 keys and a clean Canadian title.
The bodywork has been previously refinished in the original color, Anthracite Grey Metallic (172), along with the installation of the widebody kit. The AMG-style widebody body kit consists of both front and rear bumpers, all four fenders, a trunk spoiler, and extended side skirts which are all made of fiberglass. Additionally, all chrome trim has been paint-matched to the body. Additional features include factory Euro-spec headlights and taillights, window tints, and AMG-style chrome exhaust tips at the rear. The seller notes some body/paint scratches and imperfections with detailed photos provided in the gallery.
Custom 3-piece 17" AMG Aero III-style wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4A/S tires measuring 245/45 up front and 315/35 in the rear. The faces of the wheels are paint-matched to the body. Custom coilover suspension is fitted with adjustable height and stiffness settings. Additionally, the car received a full suspension overhaul with new ball joints, tie rods, upper and lower bushings, rear bushings, and an anti-squat Euro sway bar. The seller notes suspension noises and clunks from the coilover setup. All 4 corners feature new brake calipers, rotors, pads, and a new brake master cylinder.
The cabin is upholstered in Anthracite Leather (271) with Zebrano wood veneer trim accenting the dashboard, center console, door cards, and steering wheel. The wood piece around the shifter console was replaced with a burl wood version that has no cracks. Features include electric windows, automatic climate control, electrically adjustable front seats, and an upgraded stereo system with Focal speakers, 2 amps (1 active to speakers, 1 per-wired for subwoofer if desired), and a Pioneer headunit. Both seat-belt extenders were rebuilt and are fully functional. Some wear marks are visible on the leather touch points and the heated seats are inoperable. The seller notes the AC is functional but is not as cold as it could be. The headliner, rear decklid, and rear compartments have been covered in alcantara leather.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel shows one hairline crack and frames a white AMG-branded gauge cluster showing a 320kph speedometer which has been properly calibrated to the car. Additional gauges include a 7k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and a combination gauge for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and fuel economy. The six-digit odometer shows 121k kilometers (~75k miles).
The factory high compression Euro-spec 5.5-liter M117 V8 was rebuilt within the last two years. The engine was factory-rated for 296 horsepower with 336 lb-ft of torque when new. The factory tri-y headers and added full stainless steel exhaust are estimated to slightly increase power. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic 722.3 transmission which was also fully rebuilt, however the seller notes a rough gear engagement when switching into reverse. A list of maintenance items addressed during the restoration is outlined below:
Additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery. This widebodied C126 is now being offered by the seller just outside of Vancouver, Canada near the U.S. border. The seller is willing to pay the 2.5% tariff upon import for U.S. buyers and will help extensively with importation. The seller is in contact with PCB Customs Brokers and is ready to import with the buyer if needed.
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“Proclamation 10908 (Adjusting Imports of Automobiles …) The official proclamation which imposes the extra tariff has been amended / interpreted (via an annex) to reflect the exemption for older vehicles. “ - https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/adjusting-imports-of-automobiles-and-autombile-parts-into-the-united-states/ “That annex indicates that there will be no additional 25% tariff added to the duty on passenger vehicles at least 25 years old.” - https://www.hemmings.com/stories/vehicles-25-years-and-older-exempted-from-new-u-s-automobile-tariffs/?utm_source=chatgpt.com@hobbsm3 @henryr interesting. PCB BROKERS told me the duty charges including all tariffs is 2.5% because of the “classic car” exemption. Also another factor is the origin is Japanese not Canadian. So I am almost certain if they said it is only 2.5% tariffs I believe it is. I will be taking care of that for the bidders.@hobbsm3 yes the suspension clunks are from the coilovers in the rear. The fitment was very tight so I believe there was no room to add the noise reduction pads that sit above or below the spring. Therefore you can here the spring compressing and expanding etc…@Godfather - beautiful tribute!! Can you explain the suspension clunks since the suspension was just redone? Some issue with the coil over? Also, as @henryr said - there is an additional tariff - I have a car awaiting import from Canada and was told 15% by border customsthere is either a 10 or 15% tariff@SwissBliss Hey! Thank you very much. Yes I loved the way it came out, almost perfect! Sounds good, I will try my best to answer all your questions! Good call! I should definitely have posted the thread. I do have a thread for this build, not too many details but you can see some cool stuff. Here’s the link - https://www.benzworld.org/threads/my-sec-widebody-build.3133919/?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest The bodykit + installation: From my understanding, the bodykit is BASED on a real kit which was then molded for Fiberglass kits. I believe it is NOT the duraflex kits, apparently it’s much “better”. I will get some more details and get all the uncertainties out within the next few days. It was installed by a private body shop on Vancouver. The owner of the shop also has a small coffee shop “BENZO CAFE” which is extremely cool, if you guys ever visit Vancouver check it out! If you have any specific questions plz ask so I can get some good answers from them.@Avvocato sounds good! I will add a few pics of the vehicle before anything and during the process with some shots in the sanding bay etc… will be added soon.@Megatron991 yes. Added afterwards. A tribute vehicle.🚨🚨 NO TARRIFS 🚨🚨 Hello everyone my name is Amrit, thank you for tuning in to my auction, After seeing everything listed above, you can imagine the level of care and attention this vehicle has received. The way it drives, feels, and looks tells the full story. Having owned multiple W126s over the years, I can confidently say this is the best of them all. Being a Euro model, it already has significant advantages but the combination of OEM+ upgrades and meticulous restoration takes it from feeling like a 40-year-old classic to something that drives like a new car. The adjustable coilovers (stiff when wanted, soft when needed) paired with the OEM anti-squat setup and all new bushings and ball joints make this car handle corners like a true modern sports coupe. I seriously cannot stress how “crazy” it feels. It feels so planted, and so fast. Once you drive you can really understand what I am saying, I did not know a C126 could ever feel so planted and quick. The engine, with its extensive rebuild, breathes through the legendary Euro Tri-Y headers and a full custom stainless steel exhaust system. The result (said to be around 310HP) is a powerful, refined V8 that truly transforms the driving experience. Fast, and agile which I know sounds weird but I’m not sure how this one feels so good. But then…. when the seatbelt presenters gracefully hand you your belt, you’re reminded that you’re sitting in a flagship S-Class coupe. 🚨 ATTENTION ALL USA BIDDERS 🚨 Importing this car is extremely easy. I can handle most of it if wanted. As you know from the listing, I will handle the 2.5% duty charges for the import. THERE ARE ZERO TARIFFS INVOLVED. I am already in contact with “PCB CUSTOMS BROKER” unless you want to use someone else. Please don’t let the importation scare you, it will be the easiest process you will go through and I will be there every step of the way, you won’t have to do anything. I will be replying extensively throughout the auction. And I will do my best. Good luck and let’s get it started!@seller - Amazing car, a damn near perfect tribute -- I will likely comment more throughout this auction, as will the SEC regulars (hey SlowNRusty!) but I would also love to pick your brain on some of the more aspects of the build - What is your BenzWorld username? With that being said, could we get some additional details on the body kit, specifically where was it sourced and where was it installed? That ducktail spoiler is *chef's kiss*Please post photos of the car BEFORE and DURING the wide body modifications. It would be nice to see the quality of the body and paint work and how much filler was used. Thank you.Gorgeous car! I see an AMG plaque on the dash, was that added afterwards since this is a "tribute" car, or was it originally an AMG that you added the bodykit to? It looks like everything has been done for this car GLWA!