This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE is finished in Almandine Red Metallic (587) over Beige Leather (265) and powered by a 3.2-liter M104 engine paired to a factory-optioned dogleg manual 5-speed transmission. This short wheelbase W140 was acquired by the selling dealer in October 2021 and imported to the United States from Spain in 2022. The odometer shows 100k kilometers (~62k miles) on the analog odometer, approximately 100 of which have been added by the selling dealer. The car has since been registered and titled in the United States and is sold with a clean Florida title. In preparation for the sale the dealer has replaced the distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs for an ignition service. Features include manually adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control with Rest function, an adjustable steering column, an aftermarket Kenwood head unit, and a front-folding armrest. This 300SE is offered with recent service records, technical inspection stamps, two keys, and a clean Florida title from the selling dealer.
The Almandine Red Metallic (587) exterior is accented with paint-matched lower cladding on all four doors and the front and rear bumpers. The dealer reports that both sides of the car appear to have been painted previously and the hood shows some light paint imperfections by way of light scratches. Notable features include heat-insulating glass, amber-colored marker lights, Euro-market glass headlamps, and a fixed antenna. Detailed photos of the exterior can be viewed in the gallery.
Factory 16″ eight-hole alloy wheels are wrapped in Nankang tires measuring 225/60 all around. Silver-painted original center caps are shown mounted with no signs of flaking.
The original Beige Leather (265) trimmed cabin features optional Burled Walnut Root trim on the doors, center console, and dash panel. Notable interior features on this W140 include manually adjustable front seats with vacuum actuated lumbar, dual-zone automatic climate control, an adjustable steering column, power windows, and rear passenger vanity mirrors. The original Becker head unit has been replaced with an aftermarket Kenwood head unit featuring Bluetooth, auxiliary, and USB functions. The Beige leather, wood, and carpets present with minimal wear.
A four-spoke airbag steering wheel frames a 260-kph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel economy, and fuel level along with an analog clock. The analog odometer indicates 100k kilometers (~62k miles) and there are no warning lights illuminated.
This 300SE is powered by a 3.2L M104 rated at 228 horsepower and 229 ft-lb of torque mated to a factory-optioned dogleg manual 5-speed transmission. The seller notes several technical inspection stamps accompany the car from the previous owner and in preparation for the sale an ignition service has been performed including a new distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs.
This 300SE is offered with recent service records, technical inspection stamps, two keys, and a clean Florida title from the selling dealer.
Videos provided by the seller feature an exterior walkaround as well as a video-tour of the interior and underside along with a start-up video.
If less is more this 300SE has it all! Just to recap, this short wheelbase S-Class features a slick top, manual seats, and three pedals with that oh-so-good Dogleg 5-Speed manual. The true allure with this example is delivered by way of the W140 features that have stood the test of time including build quality, glass thickness, and other features that weren’t options, just expected of the S-Class. Pair these features with Sacco-era design cues and a timeless color combination for one of the rarest W140 examples we’ve ever seen. The W140 has long been regarded as the last of the "bank vault" build quality Mercedes-Benzes and is arguably unparalleled in today’s market.
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Insanely cool to see stateside!$11,750 bid placed by @Michaelmotorcar
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@Stuttgart_Steel yes it was converted. Photo#124 shows a label showing it was done.@UI_Classics Do you know if the car has been converted to R134a or is still running on R12 refrigerant? You should be able to tell by looking at the schrader valves at the high/low fill points. I appreciate it -- thanks!@trusnowboarder7 yes, ac works and blows cold. There are no dripping leaks from the engine but of course there is a little moisture visible. Not sure if the video helps, but just like in most older cars, you will see some residual fluid deposits. The car definitely has some previous paint work but no obvious or visible body work that I could find.@ui_classics, i have a few questions: 1. does the ac blow cold? 2. are there any leaks to speak of (oil, vacuum, etc)? 3. any history of body work being done?This is probably one of my favorite cars I've seen listed on The MB Market. Amazing spec.$8,500 bid placed by @Merc2000
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@drcooledge I was not aware these had the wiring harness issue. I always thought the V8 engines were the only ones affected. To answer your question, I don't know if the harness was replaced. We certainly didn't replace it. I can only tell you that there don't seem to be any issues with the way the car runs.$3,000 bid placed by @Ontherocks
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@Aflaks no, the control arm is fine but there is a plastic protection cover that has a tear in it. Watch the video, because I think it shows it better. Had I known people would get confused, I would have cut it off with the rasor. It's just a piece of plasticIs that a torn up control arm? Picture 137Has the wiring harness been replaced?$1,450 bid placed by @Mcpamg