Hello @Britalia, as previously mentioned in the comments and in the video description, the SRS light turns off after 2 minutes. It is of no consequence, likely a sensor that does not affect SRS functionality. Please let me know if you have any other questions, thanks.

Happy Sunday all, thanks for your interest so far in my S600. 

A quick update as we approach the close of auction. While waiting for the center console to receive its new veneer a few items came up which I'm addressing. After being in storage for a few weeks I noticed a wobble at around 50 mph. Wheel balancing didn't solve it so we've ordered a set of control arms (Lemforder I believe) which should take care of it; they arrive the middle of next week. When the shifter was reassembled and the console reinstalled, it appears that the metal piece that links B and 2 (at the lower most point of the gate, which activates the kickdown solenoid) went missing, leading the car to start in 1st gear, hold it for longer than usual, and then shift slightly more aggressively than usual all the way up to top gear. It still drives fine (and in fact it's refreshing to feel even more torque off the line) but we've ordered a replacement shifter that will address the issue. Finally, when the battery wouldn't hold a charge I had it replaced under warranty and had a new OEM (rebuilt) Bosch alternator installed. Everything electrical works flawlessly now (and the car passed smog with flying colors) except that the instrument panel cluster backlight does not illuminate when the lights are on. We are working on a solution and will either fix it before the sale or apply a credit toward the purchase price depending on repair timeline and what our mechanic says.

I'll be traveling Monday late afternoon and the car will be in the capable hands of my mechanic, who can handover the vehicle to the new owner or shipping company. I'm happy to answer any questions in the meantime and provide a test drive or FaceTime tour before I leave town tomorrow.

This car has been very good to me and drives beautifully. With proper maintenance it should provide many more miles of use for the next lucky owner. 

Thanks and happy bidding.

Saturday update: the S600 passed its California smog check with flying colors this morning and passed the 52,000 mile mark. Please DM to arrange a test drive or FaceTime tour this weekend. 

@Herbie Thank you . What a great trio you've got. Enjoy!

For my fellow 140 enthusiasts, here's a piece I wrote about my late great '93 400 SEL:

https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gear/even-as-a-cheap-used-car-the-w140-mercedes-benz-s-class-feels-special

and here's a video wherein I defend the merits of 'The Dictator Car' with my wife:

https://youtu.be/cS0xruA7l10?si=kieAQ5Smub2Qv50Z

Cheers,
Basem

@babtainy Hi , a little follow-up as you mentioned you're new to 140s. One of the biggest debates about 140s is pre or post-facelift. There are pluses and minuses to both. I love pre-facelift 140 sedans and coupes because in my view they feel a bit more special—they have higher quality interior materials, contrasting exterior lower cladding that sets them apart, and novel features like the power operated rearview mirror and so-called parking antennas that were abandoned by '96 and onward. Pre-facelift cars do have 4-speed transmissions (versus the 5-speed in '96 and later models) and the ignition systems on facelift V12s are easier to sort. I've had a great time with my '94 and have done my best to keep it running perfectly. It's actually needed less than the '93 400 SEL I owned for a while, which I suspect had sat quite a bit before I bought it and needed quite a bit of sorting, which became rather expensive. My advice is to find A) a spec/generation you're really excited about, and B) a solid car that's been sorted, which will save you loads of heartache down the road.

@Herbie Thank you  and agree, these are great drivers and they only get better with regular use.

Hi all, thanks for your interest so far in my C140. 

After reinstalling the center console following veneer restoration (pictures added to gallery) the following items were addressed:

• Alternator replaced (remanufactured Bosch OEM spec)
• New battery installed 
• A/C freon topped off (no leak detected)
• Wheels balanced

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or to schedule a FaceTime tour or in-person test drive.

Cheers.

Thank you @westnewportBB, and you're correct—the older photo of the car was filtered and a bit oversaturated. The color is more accurately represented in the other gallery photos. Regarding the work done, I had the rear painted and blended to the sides, as well as the hood and the bumpers so I could A) remove some nicks and B) remove the front license plate holes. My body shop guy is very talented and did a great job. 

@mikelaca Hi , photos 70-72 show the wiring harness. 

@babtainy Thank you . These pre-facelift 140s did have the wiring harness issue. While I haven't been able to obtain records dating back to new to verify whether it's been addressed or not, the harness appears to be in good shape (see photos 70-72). Incidentally I did have the mass airflow sensor harness replaced (receipts on pics 99 & 100). 

Thanks @Boatymcboatface, completely agree. Speaking of undervalued, its $135k sticker price adjusted for inflation equates to nearly $300k today (!)

Hi @jimseeger, thanks for the note and good question. As mentioned in the video description, the SRS light turns off about 2 minutes after the car has been started. Based on my research it's considered a non-critical fault, likely from the seatbelt sensor going out. As the seatbelt still functions as it should and the light goes out, I have left it as is. Please feel free to ask any other questions and, if you're local and interested in seeing the car in person, let me know.