This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL was first delivered to Winnetka, IL when new and is finished in Black (040) with Grey cladding over Palomino (264) leather interior. The car remained with its original owner until 2016 when it was aquired by the selling dealer as part of their collection. Power is provided from an M117 5.5-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a sliding steel sunroof, wood trim, automatic climate control, power-adjustable and heated front seats with position memory, power-adjustable and heated rear bench, a rear sunshade, and rear passenger footrests. An oil change and inspection were performed in preparation for the sale. This W126 now shows just 9,630 miles and is offered by the selling dealer in California with manufacturer’s books & literature, a factory tool roll, three keys, period instruction tags, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title.

The bodywork is finished in Black (040) with contrasting grey bumpers and lower cladding. The car is equipped with a sliding steel sunroof as well as headlight wipers and a power Hirschmann antenna. The vehicle shows no indication of prior bodywork or paintwork and is believed to be entirely original. Additional photos in the gallery below show the condition of the paint and body up close.

Factory 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels wear Michelin MXV measuring 205/65 all around. Four-wheel independent suspension and anti-lock disc brakes were standard equipment on the flagship S-class for 1990.

The seating surfaces are upholstered in Palomino leather (264) with wood veneers accenting the matching lower dashboard, center console, and door panels. Amenities include central locking, automatic climate control, an original Becker Grand Prix cassette stereo, cruise control, an electric rear sunshade, dual front airbags, and carpeted floor mats with rear passenger footrests. In addition to front power-adjustable and heated seats with position memory, the rear bench seats were also power-adjustable and heated. 

An airbag steering wheel frames a 170-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer with an integrated analog clock along. Additional gauges display fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and instant economy. The six-digit mechanical odometer indicates 9,630 miles.

The 5.5-liter SOHC M117 V8 was factory rated at 238 horsepower and 287 lb-ft of torque when new. An oil change and a safety inspection were performed in preparation for the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. After a recent inspection, the brakes and all suspension compenents are reportedly in excellent condition. 

The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates and no accidents or other damage. Now with only 9,630 miles, this 1990 560SEL is offered with manufacturer’s books & literature, a factory tool roll, three keys, period instruction tags, a clean Carfax report, a Legends of the Autobahn award, and a clean Illinois title. 

Additional photos of the underbody have been added to the gallery as well as a walk around and interior video viewable below.