Bid for your chance to own this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD only on The MB Market. Finished in Midnight Blue (904) over Palomino Leather (254), this sedan is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. This example shows an original 171k miles.
Bid for your chance to own this 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG on The MB Market. Finished in Brilliant Silver (744) over Exclusive Anthracite Leather (581), this AMG is powered by a 5.4L M113 V8, shows 62k miles since new and includes complete records since new along with all literature.
Stuttgart_Steel bid $13,500
Stuttgart_Steel bid $46,000
Stuttgart_Steel bid $2,200
Stuttgart_Steel bid $3,159
Stuttgart_Steel bid $14,250
Stuttgart_Steel said:
For those that missed out on this one, I have a 1981 300SD in Light Ivory over Palomino with the same miles, one owner, and full service records coming up for sale soon that my brother (AMG and classic Mercedes-Benz specialist technician) are psychotically mechanically restoring to like new condition. It will be very similar to this one. Keep an eye on my account in the coming months!
@NBMTX Congrats! You got an insane W126, I'll reach out to you as soon as I get the email.
@thirdstrikeAppreciate it! Looks like someone is going to steal it. I want it to go to a good home. The Centras are worth probably $1500 alone not including the fresh Michelins.
Good luck to the final bidders as the auction comes to a close, I want to say I'm lifting the reserve since I have my eyes set on another classic Mercedes-Benz to add to the collection. I love this car to death and it's never put a foot wrong during my ownership. I'm super happy to chat to the winner here soon!
@blakleyleonardHappy to have you and thanks!!
@thirdstrikeI looked at that when the car was up in the air yesterday and it seems to be coming out of the air intake box. All of my OM617/As have done that in the past since they all have a little bit of blowby which sucks crankcase oil through the breather tube and drips out of the drains in the air filter box which is right over the turbo. Car doesn't blow blue smoke as if it's sucking oil through the turbo and it wasn't mentioned when I last had it serviced by a classic Mercedes-Benz master-tech who was working in that area.
As we come to the final hours of the auction, I'll be on stand by for any last minute questions. The car, while presents nicely in photos, really does stand its own in person and is shockingly competent to drive. I'm really proud of my dialed in 300SD and the next owner will love it.
Welcome everyone to the auction of this wonderful 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC in one of the prettier color combos I've seen on a W221. The MB Market should be uploading the stack of service records here in the next day, but the car was babied both cosmetically and mechanically with an open wallet. Our local specialist AMG/Mercedes-Benz independent shop here in the Atlanta area (DC MotorWerks) went through the car just prior to the auction to get it truly dialed in and ready for the next owner with a hefty $11,000 bill that will be uploaded soon. I'm an open line of communication via PM, email or phone if need be. Thanks!
@thirdstrikeFrame and underside are in fantastic shape. No rust, no buckled rails, and no chewed off factory underlining from shady tree mechanics lifting the car improperly. I am getting it on a two post lift this evening and will be uploading undersides today. I have just been waiting on access for a proper lift that provides decent photography.
Not sure when The MB Market is going to post the video, so here's the link to it in the meantime: https://youtu.be/qRIfOsx3Qcw
@shervinatorGrey market 500SE/L is on my bucket list. I have a ‘81 500SL with that engine and they’re completely undervalued at the moment. Your car sounds absurd. It’s a small club of “if you know, you know” with Euro M117s. Wonderful sounding car you have and I couldn’t agree more with you.
@shervinatorSuper rare color combo indeed. I see a decent number of W126s rolling around the Atlanta metro area but they’re all painted in metallics with clear coat failure, brake dust stain wheels, tired suspension with the rear sagging and the front end pointing to the sky, burning oil when pulling away from lights, etc. They’re though, but holy hell do people not keep up with maintenance on them. It’s definitely a testament to their durability when you see beat examples keeping up with traffic. Clean ones like mine are indeed getting super hard to find. 722.3s are also getting to the age where the friction disk materials on the clutch packs are just flaking off killing a bunch of transmissions. I am friends and family with three people in town with these trans who are losing gears in theirs all at the same time. Not a lot of weak points on a OM617A powered S-Class but the transmission are starting to show signs of failure at this age. I’m super happy mine has a full rebuild. Car will be rock solid for anyone who buys it.
I’m really proud to present my 1983 300SD on The MB Market! I’ve owned five W126s in the past and this has been the current daily driver I’ve been using here in Atlanta for a while now. The W126 is in my top three favorite chassis Mercedes-Benz has built over the years and this example is one of the best I’ve owned yet. From the incredible service records, the paint quality, to how usable and dead reliable it’s been in modern Atlanta meat-grinder traffic, there isn’t much to complain about. The Centra wheels look fantastic against the Midnight Blue paired with the OEM+ lowering I did the the car to give it the proper stance and agility I believe they should’ve come with from the factory. Please look through the gallery and I’ll be in touch via comments or private messages. A walkaround, cold start, and lengthy driving video will be uploaded by The MB Market crew here shortly. I’m available to chat through a phone call and you’re all welcome to come see and drive the car as well. Happy bidding!
Congrats to @amusicianslife, I can't wait to see the car at some point. Couldn't be going to a better home. Well fought battle! Shipping costs made me bow out early. Wish you were closer to Atlanta!
@MorrisThanks for the timely and succinct reply! You answered most of my questions! Thanks again for doing a little extra leg work, I know it can be a pain — I really appreciate it. Nothing else has come to mind, those were all the red flags I had questions about.
Just to confirm I'm a serious bidder, I'm throwing my hat in the ring with these other fellas. Thanks in advance.
I've got all my notes organized and had a few remaining questions! Bare with me, I apologize in advance -- I know these cars and engines well having owned a few and have torn some down in the past: 4/208 The damage on the front and rear passenger door, are those dents or bondo? Kind of hard to tell from the gallery. 31/208 Revisiting the clear coat question from day one. On the front right corner of the sunroof with it retracted, it looks like clear coat failure. Can we confirm or deny that is the case? I'm a bit of a paint nerd. Do we know if the paint is original? I didn't see paint meter readings. 129/208 Is that an oil leak under the engine or is that water from the A/C? Is there any rust under the sunroof valence? I know a lot of these installed in-period tent to rust decades later since they would hold moisture and/or pine straw, leaves, dirt, etc. Does it leak water through the sun visor area in the cabin when it rains outside? How about the trunk? Does it seal nicely when it's raining or does is there water intrusion? Any mold smell in the trunk? I know it's a pain, but can you show what's under the trunk mat or take pictures of the spare wheel well to show there's no rust? These like to rot out there. In the driving video, I heard a bunch of squeaks. Is that suspension components, old seat, or interior trim? Again, it's hard to tell. I see the valve cover gasket was done, where is all the oil stains coming from on the valve cover? Is it coming from the crankcase breather hose? Just trying to put together a complete picture. Not sure if there's excessive crankcase pressure slipping out from the pistons. I know these M110s are robust, but head-gaskets can scare me since these are notorious for having electrolysis issues on the head-bolts if you have to pull a head off since it's an aluminum head on an iron block. It's one reason why I'd love to know exactly where the oil leak is coming from. I also see original/old style transmission cooler lines coming from the radiator that look wet - is it coming from there? Oil pan looks greasy too -- is that gasket leaking or is the oil dripping from elsewhere higher on the engine? Also curious if it's a rear main seal. I'm fine with the tires being from 2015. Those Indy 500s get super hard when they age. $1,000 will get me Michelins on the Pentas. Basically want to confirm it isn't a head-gasket leaking down the side of the block.
Interesting W123 here. Any idea where the oil leak is coming from? Looks like it’s pretty heavy. With all the lovely maintenance done on it, just hoping it isn’t coming from a super labor intensive spot. Unfortunately draws questions, but I’m interested in the answers. Is there a spot of clear coat failure on the sunroof? I’ll be watching this one! I’ll comb through the pictures tonight and probably comment with a few more questions, but thanks for putting together a comprehensive listing! Weird car, which I like. Missed this car on BaT. Would love to give it a go this time around.
I wish I had enough cash laying around for this one. The wheels and body kit alone adds so much value to this R129. Whoever wins, I'm jealous. A 6.0 M119 would be nutty. Also good photographs! Makes a world of difference compared to the guys that shoot with their cellphones.
I have a set of these hanging in my garage that went on my W208 CLK55 AMG. They looked absurd on the car and will fit a 208/202 with the correct tire tire fitment. Super high quality wheel.
I've done an evaporator job on a W124 and the whole dash needs to be removed to get to it, same deal with the W/C140. I think M-B quoted something like 25 hours to do the job back in the day. I've heard tales of guys getting really fast at these back in the '90s and said they could do them in a single day. These were an issue on this chassis. It's very doable even if intimidating. Go slow and be careful of breaking stuff that would be hard to replace! I'm a masochist when it comes to these cars and am tempted to take the plunge since I hate myself. Really cool car. Sorry it broke on you!
This is such a good spec. Superb looking example with all the desirable options. Good luck!
Super happy with @willchao getting the car! Congrats! It's staying local which makes me excited. Thanks for the bids everyone!
@Gullideckel I was expecting to see you in the ring with these guys!
With 30 minutes to go, I will be at my computer ready to assist any bidders. Thanks and good luck.
Paint meter readings have been uploaded to the end of the gallery. Plus the two Michelins I have hanging up that come with the car. With the last day of the auction coming to a close, I will be answering additional questions anyone has and will have my phone nearby if anyone wanted to have a chat. Thanks everyone and good luck!
@dean_LaumbachThanks for the comment, Dean! Very much a sleeper car with the performance they punch. They look like a CLK430 but with the full on monoblocks as the only exterior aesthetic differentiator. And the badge, or course. @Gullideckel Let's see how long you can hold the top bid before someone comes in and stirs the pot again. I'm rooting for you! I'm going to get The MB Market to upload paint meter readings today. Keep an eye out for my comment when I confirm they're uploaded.
@HerbieLuckily for enthusiasts, you can source pretty much any part for this from the likes of FCP Euro, AutohausAZ, or your local Mercedes-Benz dealer to utilize your MBCA discount. The only thing NLA that I’ve encountered are the air bladders in the Contour Seats. These share a ton of parts with the W202 and W210, all readily available. Front brake rotors run about $300 each and is one of the more expensive consumables for the car (already done on this) and can be ordered to your front door in three minutes.
It’s good to see @herbie enter the battle! Had a good chat with you this morning. Thanks for reaching out. Again for anyone who missed it, PM me if you want to chat over the phone to feel me and the car out better. More than happy to just have a friendly conversation about the CLK or just Mercedes and cars in general.
Undersides have been added to the gallery including those brake rotor measurements mentioned earlier. I took paint meter readings last night, so I'll get with the guys to have them uploaded. It read 4.0 mils on every surface of the car. I will also add a reload of ceramic to the car tonight in preparation for the sale to it's ready to go for the next owner.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend! I totally forgot to mention anywhere in the auction that the CLK55 comes with two extra rear Michelin Cup 2s with the sale. I’ll get pictures of them up soon. They have about 60% life with 2019 date codes.
Just commenting to say this is a really cool spec. The M110 in a W126 would be a really satisfying car to drive with that high RPM redline with the bank vault 126 build quality.
@willchaoA-pillar fabric is not loose. Not sure why that was in the description. With any W208 this age, the foam used to back the fabric is super brittle on the a-pillar. There are two finger print indentations on the passenger side from where someone touched it before my ownership. I can PM you a picture of the "damage" once I get home and I'm with the car or have MBM upload it to the gallery. A-pillar fabrics are in good shape though and are not lose. All the adhesive is intact. If you're intimately familiar with this chassis, you'll notice the finger print in the correct lighting. It wasn't worth mentioning in my walkaround since it's so miniscule, but being an actual OCD owner, I notice these things since anything less than perfection is noticed on my part. Appreciate the comment. EDIT: Talked to The MB Market and they had a typo on their end. The fabric behind the vanity mirror has a small bubble forming. They will update the listing.
@parkerts610A C216 is on my must buy list. I’d like to grab one later this year as the winter daily. They’re unbelievably good. I used to have a 560SEC and I miss the pillarless coupe life.
@pilotbrother2003I had a 1999 C43 (the one in my bidding history) and then got this CLK two months later and promptly sold the C43 since the engine in this thing is magic. I threw OE+ suspension modifications and sway bars at the C43 and just couldn't get it to drive as good as the CLK, so it had to go. I think the Pilot Super Sports certainly help. That said, I think an Obsidian Black W202 C43 is one of my all time favorite designs. Sacco killed it with the body. I appreciate the positive comments! I put way too many hours in this listing.
I'm also getting with The MB Market to add pictures of the OE dealer purchased W208 fitted all-weather car cover and also the very period correct custom made car bra. All included in the sale.
@pilotbrother2003I would've loved to put a good track like that in there if I knew how YouTube copyright algorithms worked!
Welcome to the auction! A little back story on the car -- I bought this about a year ago from an ex-president of the MBCA Peachtree division who bought this car new from RBM and has been enjoying it since. People who are part of the club in Atlanta will probably be familiar with this car! It was stored in his climate controlled basement for its whole life which I continued to do at my house. I have all the dealer documentation in a laminated binder from new with all the original sales literature, plus some. The paint is all original with a Graphene ceramic coat. I can upload paint meter readings if anyone expresses interest. I have undersides being uploaded by The MB Market sometime today including brake rotor and pad measurements. All the service invoices are uploaded for your viewing pleasure in the gallery. Please comment or PM me for additional questions or supplementary photographs. I'm also more than happy to chat on the phone if need be. I'm a small time Mercedes-Benz collector and have now officially owned all North American variants of the W208. Selling because I'm wanting to break into the pre-merge AMG market. Thanks everyone!
I had a blast photographing this car for the site. It’s absurdly clean with cool options. My brother, who is a Mercedes technician, serviced this car during its current ownership and was drooling over it whenever it came in for service. Bid with confidence on this example.
This is what happens when I let my AMG obsessed girlfriend take over the computer and bid like a drunken megalomaniac for one of her Top 3 obtainable dream cars. It will pair nicely with her concourse condition 2002 CLK55 AMG already in the garage and is a long term vehicle for the fleet. Head bolts will get done soon and she's going to take care of all the other little issues to take this from a 90% car to 100%. They don't make vehicles like this anymore. What exist in the world are what we have to choose from. It's slim pickings at this point with only 153 in the states -- less, I'm sure, at this point, 15 years later. Thanks @blakleyleonard for listing a car we've always dreamed of obtaining and we appreciate the website for existing. It's never been so easy to buy collector grade Mercedes-Benz. We are going to be fine stewards for this machine.
@gavenchaknYou literally can't go wrong with a black on black AMG S-Class. I'm enamored by this spec. A ton of car for the money.
This is such a hard to find spec with this color combo and options. Amazing car.
The monoblocks on the W163s are super cool. One of my more favorite wheel designs AMG did and to see them on a SUV is a thing to behold. This is genesis for the sports SUV segment that is so popular today. It's a neat piece of automotive history. Plus you get an AMG M113 attached to it. This will be a good buy.
I've seen and driven this particular example and for the miles it's super nice. The owner has it dialed in with a bunch of new parts that need changing at these miles and had a 55-years-experience MB master tech go through the car to straighten out a few hard to diagnose issues. This is a super cool thing.
I am loving this battle. Truly a case of "find another." Should mention I bought a car from United Imports last month and had a good experience. The crew down there really loves quirky Euro cars.
Really good buy. If I had one of these, this is everything I'd do to it as well. Incredibly tasteful!
I can't help but love these Japanese market cars with the little engines and cloth seats. They're so endearing and unique here in the States.
Just want to comment that I love how high mileage, thoroughly documented W202 AMGs still fetch a nice premium since at these miles, a proper caretaker of these cars will go through all the suspension bushings and wear items to make them drive like new again. I have 165K on mine and the thing still feels like a billet of steel since it's been well taken care of. W202s age really well.
@AmgjunkieI imagine. My stock C43 feels light on its feet with the 4.3 M113 stuffed under the hood already. This would rip.
Curious to see how this auction ends. I imagine driving one of these back-to-back with my C43 AMG would be an interesting experience.
@DelucaRIt absolutely does wake up the car. It jumps off the line like an electric car and pulls like a savage all the way to redline. These engines are very impressive and incredibly slept on. Their time will definitely come.
Good buy! This was such a complete car that had every trouble area addressed.
This one has a cool story behind it too that wasn't covered in the ad. Whoever wins it, ask @gasmotorcars about it and they will tell you all about it.
@Jim_RosenthalThey feel so contemporary compared to everything else from that era. I've driven this one and it's tight as a drum. The road holding is incredible. The brakes grab high, steering is heavy and precise, and the road noise is pretty low.
I hope this goes to a good home! It's such a fantastic car.
Well that was my first auction car I've ever won. That was terrifying. And exciting?
@DavisB I'm an Atlanta native and have actually seen your car in passing a few times and I want to say I've seen it at the Mercedes tent at C&O a few years ago unless there's an identical one rolling around. I've always wanted one of these and remember trying to find one back in 2012 when they were about $7k. It's been in my Top 10 obtainable dream car list for ages now. Hopefully we'll be getting together later this week to finish the transaction. I'll be here at 5:00 battling with these friendly LA people. Good luck to everyone!
I always told myself if I were to buy another C126, it would be a Euro market car. And this one has my all time favorite wheels on it. Amazing spec.
@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!
This is probably one of my favorite cars I've seen listed on The MB Market. Amazing spec.
It's funny seeing my dad's old car on here that we sold back in 2017. Story goes, I found this car for him on Auto Trader in 2013. We're Mercedes fanatics like everyone else here and were trying to find a W124 500E. But my dad was missing his 560SECs from years ago, so we added in a C124 to the short list of cars since it was basically a baby C126. We found this one and flew from Atlanta to Seattle to buy it. It had I think 64K miles on it, owned by a local architect and was beautifully garaged kept parked next to a red R230 Sport. The accident damage that is noted on the CarFax was, as Owner #3 told us, caused from a scratch in a parking lot -- it wasn't an accident. Since he was meticulous, he brought it to a Mercedes dealership and had them fix it with an open wallet. The repair is nearly impossible to spot. Happy with that, we bought it, shipped it back, and enjoyed it. German Auto Sales and Service did the work on the car as did us since we know these inside and out since it seems half our family are classic Mercedes technicians. All of our services should still be with the car. The car was garage kept until my dad sold it to my sister (owner 5 on the CarFax) since the A/C compressor went out on her W210 E320. I remember telling her to keep up with maintenance and wash it often. It only lived outside during those 10 months of ownership when she traded it in on a 2017 Jetta, a car that suited her lifestyle more than a classic Mercedes since I relentlessly hounded her to take care of it. Hope that helps fill in some history on the car. We loved it and took very good care of it. It's funny seeing it here on The MB Market. I'm almost tempted to bid on it since I know it's a good one...
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1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
For those that missed out on this one, I have a 1981 300SD in Light Ivory over Palomino with the same miles, one owner, and full service records coming up for sale soon that my brother (AMG and classic Mercedes-Benz specialist technician) are psychotically mechanically restoring to like new condition. It will be very similar to this one. Keep an eye on my account in the coming months!1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@NBMTX Congrats! You got an insane W126, I'll reach out to you as soon as I get the email.1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@thirdstrikeAppreciate it! Looks like someone is going to steal it. I want it to go to a good home. The Centras are worth probably $1500 alone not including the fresh Michelins.1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Good luck to the final bidders as the auction comes to a close, I want to say I'm lifting the reserve since I have my eyes set on another classic Mercedes-Benz to add to the collection. I love this car to death and it's never put a foot wrong during my ownership. I'm super happy to chat to the winner here soon!1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@blakleyleonardHappy to have you and thanks!!1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@thirdstrikeI looked at that when the car was up in the air yesterday and it seems to be coming out of the air intake box. All of my OM617/As have done that in the past since they all have a little bit of blowby which sucks crankcase oil through the breather tube and drips out of the drains in the air filter box which is right over the turbo. Car doesn't blow blue smoke as if it's sucking oil through the turbo and it wasn't mentioned when I last had it serviced by a classic Mercedes-Benz master-tech who was working in that area.1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
As we come to the final hours of the auction, I'll be on stand by for any last minute questions. The car, while presents nicely in photos, really does stand its own in person and is shockingly competent to drive. I'm really proud of my dialed in 300SD and the next owner will love it.2009 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Welcome everyone to the auction of this wonderful 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC in one of the prettier color combos I've seen on a W221. The MB Market should be uploading the stack of service records here in the next day, but the car was babied both cosmetically and mechanically with an open wallet. Our local specialist AMG/Mercedes-Benz independent shop here in the Atlanta area (DC MotorWerks) went through the car just prior to the auction to get it truly dialed in and ready for the next owner with a hefty $11,000 bill that will be uploaded soon. I'm an open line of communication via PM, email or phone if need be. Thanks!1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@thirdstrikeFrame and underside are in fantastic shape. No rust, no buckled rails, and no chewed off factory underlining from shady tree mechanics lifting the car improperly. I am getting it on a two post lift this evening and will be uploading undersides today. I have just been waiting on access for a proper lift that provides decent photography.1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Not sure when The MB Market is going to post the video, so here's the link to it in the meantime: https://youtu.be/qRIfOsx3Qcw1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@shervinatorGrey market 500SE/L is on my bucket list. I have a ‘81 500SL with that engine and they’re completely undervalued at the moment. Your car sounds absurd. It’s a small club of “if you know, you know” with Euro M117s. Wonderful sounding car you have and I couldn’t agree more with you.1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@shervinatorSuper rare color combo indeed. I see a decent number of W126s rolling around the Atlanta metro area but they’re all painted in metallics with clear coat failure, brake dust stain wheels, tired suspension with the rear sagging and the front end pointing to the sky, burning oil when pulling away from lights, etc. They’re though, but holy hell do people not keep up with maintenance on them. It’s definitely a testament to their durability when you see beat examples keeping up with traffic. Clean ones like mine are indeed getting super hard to find. 722.3s are also getting to the age where the friction disk materials on the clutch packs are just flaking off killing a bunch of transmissions. I am friends and family with three people in town with these trans who are losing gears in theirs all at the same time. Not a lot of weak points on a OM617A powered S-Class but the transmission are starting to show signs of failure at this age. I’m super happy mine has a full rebuild. Car will be rock solid for anyone who buys it.1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I’m really proud to present my 1983 300SD on The MB Market! I’ve owned five W126s in the past and this has been the current daily driver I’ve been using here in Atlanta for a while now. The W126 is in my top three favorite chassis Mercedes-Benz has built over the years and this example is one of the best I’ve owned yet. From the incredible service records, the paint quality, to how usable and dead reliable it’s been in modern Atlanta meat-grinder traffic, there isn’t much to complain about. The Centra wheels look fantastic against the Midnight Blue paired with the OEM+ lowering I did the the car to give it the proper stance and agility I believe they should’ve come with from the factory. Please look through the gallery and I’ll be in touch via comments or private messages. A walkaround, cold start, and lengthy driving video will be uploaded by The MB Market crew here shortly. I’m available to chat through a phone call and you’re all welcome to come see and drive the car as well. Happy bidding!Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG Tribute
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Congrats to @amusicianslife, I can't wait to see the car at some point. Couldn't be going to a better home. Well fought battle! Shipping costs made me bow out early. Wish you were closer to Atlanta!Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG Tribute
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@MorrisThanks for the timely and succinct reply! You answered most of my questions! Thanks again for doing a little extra leg work, I know it can be a pain — I really appreciate it. Nothing else has come to mind, those were all the red flags I had questions about.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG Tribute
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Just to confirm I'm a serious bidder, I'm throwing my hat in the ring with these other fellas. Thanks in advance.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG Tribute
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I've got all my notes organized and had a few remaining questions! Bare with me, I apologize in advance -- I know these cars and engines well having owned a few and have torn some down in the past: 4/208 The damage on the front and rear passenger door, are those dents or bondo? Kind of hard to tell from the gallery. 31/208 Revisiting the clear coat question from day one. On the front right corner of the sunroof with it retracted, it looks like clear coat failure. Can we confirm or deny that is the case? I'm a bit of a paint nerd. Do we know if the paint is original? I didn't see paint meter readings. 129/208 Is that an oil leak under the engine or is that water from the A/C? Is there any rust under the sunroof valence? I know a lot of these installed in-period tent to rust decades later since they would hold moisture and/or pine straw, leaves, dirt, etc. Does it leak water through the sun visor area in the cabin when it rains outside? How about the trunk? Does it seal nicely when it's raining or does is there water intrusion? Any mold smell in the trunk? I know it's a pain, but can you show what's under the trunk mat or take pictures of the spare wheel well to show there's no rust? These like to rot out there. In the driving video, I heard a bunch of squeaks. Is that suspension components, old seat, or interior trim? Again, it's hard to tell. I see the valve cover gasket was done, where is all the oil stains coming from on the valve cover? Is it coming from the crankcase breather hose? Just trying to put together a complete picture. Not sure if there's excessive crankcase pressure slipping out from the pistons. I know these M110s are robust, but head-gaskets can scare me since these are notorious for having electrolysis issues on the head-bolts if you have to pull a head off since it's an aluminum head on an iron block. It's one reason why I'd love to know exactly where the oil leak is coming from. I also see original/old style transmission cooler lines coming from the radiator that look wet - is it coming from there? Oil pan looks greasy too -- is that gasket leaking or is the oil dripping from elsewhere higher on the engine? Also curious if it's a rear main seal. I'm fine with the tires being from 2015. Those Indy 500s get super hard when they age. $1,000 will get me Michelins on the Pentas. Basically want to confirm it isn't a head-gasket leaking down the side of the block.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG Tribute
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Interesting W123 here. Any idea where the oil leak is coming from? Looks like it’s pretty heavy. With all the lovely maintenance done on it, just hoping it isn’t coming from a super labor intensive spot. Unfortunately draws questions, but I’m interested in the answers. Is there a spot of clear coat failure on the sunroof? I’ll be watching this one! I’ll comb through the pictures tonight and probably comment with a few more questions, but thanks for putting together a comprehensive listing! Weird car, which I like. Missed this car on BaT. Would love to give it a go this time around.NO RESERVE: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 6.0 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I wish I had enough cash laying around for this one. The wheels and body kit alone adds so much value to this R129. Whoever wins, I'm jealous. A 6.0 M119 would be nutty. Also good photographs! Makes a world of difference compared to the guys that shoot with their cellphones.Staggered 2-Piece 18" AMG Aero II Monoblock Wheels by BBS
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I have a set of these hanging in my garage that went on my W208 CLK55 AMG. They looked absurd on the car and will fit a 208/202 with the correct tire tire fitment. Super high quality wheel.1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 Coupe w/85k Miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I've done an evaporator job on a W124 and the whole dash needs to be removed to get to it, same deal with the W/C140. I think M-B quoted something like 25 hours to do the job back in the day. I've heard tales of guys getting really fast at these back in the '90s and said they could do them in a single day. These were an issue on this chassis. It's very doable even if intimidating. Go slow and be careful of breaking stuff that would be hard to replace! I'm a masochist when it comes to these cars and am tempted to take the plunge since I hate myself. Really cool car. Sorry it broke on you!31k-Mile 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport
Stuttgart_Steel said:
This is such a good spec. Superb looking example with all the desirable options. Good luck!2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Super happy with @willchao getting the car! Congrats! It's staying local which makes me excited. Thanks for the bids everyone!2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@Gullideckel I was expecting to see you in the ring with these guys!2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
With 30 minutes to go, I will be at my computer ready to assist any bidders. Thanks and good luck.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Paint meter readings have been uploaded to the end of the gallery. Plus the two Michelins I have hanging up that come with the car. With the last day of the auction coming to a close, I will be answering additional questions anyone has and will have my phone nearby if anyone wanted to have a chat. Thanks everyone and good luck!2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@dean_LaumbachThanks for the comment, Dean! Very much a sleeper car with the performance they punch. They look like a CLK430 but with the full on monoblocks as the only exterior aesthetic differentiator. And the badge, or course. @Gullideckel Let's see how long you can hold the top bid before someone comes in and stirs the pot again. I'm rooting for you! I'm going to get The MB Market to upload paint meter readings today. Keep an eye out for my comment when I confirm they're uploaded.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@HerbieLuckily for enthusiasts, you can source pretty much any part for this from the likes of FCP Euro, AutohausAZ, or your local Mercedes-Benz dealer to utilize your MBCA discount. The only thing NLA that I’ve encountered are the air bladders in the Contour Seats. These share a ton of parts with the W202 and W210, all readily available. Front brake rotors run about $300 each and is one of the more expensive consumables for the car (already done on this) and can be ordered to your front door in three minutes.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
It’s good to see @herbie enter the battle! Had a good chat with you this morning. Thanks for reaching out. Again for anyone who missed it, PM me if you want to chat over the phone to feel me and the car out better. More than happy to just have a friendly conversation about the CLK or just Mercedes and cars in general.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Undersides have been added to the gallery including those brake rotor measurements mentioned earlier. I took paint meter readings last night, so I'll get with the guys to have them uploaded. It read 4.0 mils on every surface of the car. I will also add a reload of ceramic to the car tonight in preparation for the sale to it's ready to go for the next owner.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Hope everyone is having a good weekend! I totally forgot to mention anywhere in the auction that the CLK55 comes with two extra rear Michelin Cup 2s with the sale. I’ll get pictures of them up soon. They have about 60% life with 2019 date codes.NO RESERVE: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Euro
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Just commenting to say this is a really cool spec. The M110 in a W126 would be a really satisfying car to drive with that high RPM redline with the bank vault 126 build quality.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@willchaoA-pillar fabric is not loose. Not sure why that was in the description. With any W208 this age, the foam used to back the fabric is super brittle on the a-pillar. There are two finger print indentations on the passenger side from where someone touched it before my ownership. I can PM you a picture of the "damage" once I get home and I'm with the car or have MBM upload it to the gallery. A-pillar fabrics are in good shape though and are not lose. All the adhesive is intact. If you're intimately familiar with this chassis, you'll notice the finger print in the correct lighting. It wasn't worth mentioning in my walkaround since it's so miniscule, but being an actual OCD owner, I notice these things since anything less than perfection is noticed on my part. Appreciate the comment. EDIT: Talked to The MB Market and they had a typo on their end. The fabric behind the vanity mirror has a small bubble forming. They will update the listing.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@parkerts610A C216 is on my must buy list. I’d like to grab one later this year as the winter daily. They’re unbelievably good. I used to have a 560SEC and I miss the pillarless coupe life.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@pilotbrother2003I had a 1999 C43 (the one in my bidding history) and then got this CLK two months later and promptly sold the C43 since the engine in this thing is magic. I threw OE+ suspension modifications and sway bars at the C43 and just couldn't get it to drive as good as the CLK, so it had to go. I think the Pilot Super Sports certainly help. That said, I think an Obsidian Black W202 C43 is one of my all time favorite designs. Sacco killed it with the body. I appreciate the positive comments! I put way too many hours in this listing.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I'm also getting with The MB Market to add pictures of the OE dealer purchased W208 fitted all-weather car cover and also the very period correct custom made car bra. All included in the sale.2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@pilotbrother2003I would've loved to put a good track like that in there if I knew how YouTube copyright algorithms worked!2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG w/62k miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Welcome to the auction! A little back story on the car -- I bought this about a year ago from an ex-president of the MBCA Peachtree division who bought this car new from RBM and has been enjoying it since. People who are part of the club in Atlanta will probably be familiar with this car! It was stored in his climate controlled basement for its whole life which I continued to do at my house. I have all the dealer documentation in a laminated binder from new with all the original sales literature, plus some. The paint is all original with a Graphene ceramic coat. I can upload paint meter readings if anyone expresses interest. I have undersides being uploaded by The MB Market sometime today including brake rotor and pad measurements. All the service invoices are uploaded for your viewing pleasure in the gallery. Please comment or PM me for additional questions or supplementary photographs. I'm also more than happy to chat on the phone if need be. I'm a small time Mercedes-Benz collector and have now officially owned all North American variants of the W208. Selling because I'm wanting to break into the pre-merge AMG market. Thanks everyone!2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/50k Miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I had a blast photographing this car for the site. It’s absurdly clean with cool options. My brother, who is a Mercedes technician, serviced this car during its current ownership and was drooling over it whenever it came in for service. Bid with confidence on this example.2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon
Stuttgart_Steel said:
This is what happens when I let my AMG obsessed girlfriend take over the computer and bid like a drunken megalomaniac for one of her Top 3 obtainable dream cars. It will pair nicely with her concourse condition 2002 CLK55 AMG already in the garage and is a long term vehicle for the fleet. Head bolts will get done soon and she's going to take care of all the other little issues to take this from a 90% car to 100%. They don't make vehicles like this anymore. What exist in the world are what we have to choose from. It's slim pickings at this point with only 153 in the states -- less, I'm sure, at this point, 15 years later. Thanks @blakleyleonard for listing a car we've always dreamed of obtaining and we appreciate the website for existing. It's never been so easy to buy collector grade Mercedes-Benz. We are going to be fine stewards for this machine.2013 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@gavenchaknYou literally can't go wrong with a black on black AMG S-Class. I'm enamored by this spec. A ton of car for the money.2013 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
This is such a hard to find spec with this color combo and options. Amazing car.NO RESERVE: 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
The monoblocks on the W163s are super cool. One of my more favorite wheel designs AMG did and to see them on a SUV is a thing to behold. This is genesis for the sports SUV segment that is so popular today. It's a neat piece of automotive history. Plus you get an AMG M113 attached to it. This will be a good buy.NO RESERVE: 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I've seen and driven this particular example and for the miles it's super nice. The owner has it dialed in with a bunch of new parts that need changing at these miles and had a 55-years-experience MB master tech go through the car to straighten out a few hard to diagnose issues. This is a super cool thing.1996 Mercedes-Benz E50 AMG Designo
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I am loving this battle. Truly a case of "find another." Should mention I bought a car from United Imports last month and had a good experience. The crew down there really loves quirky Euro cars.2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 Designo Espresso Edition
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Really good buy. If I had one of these, this is everything I'd do to it as well. Incredibly tasteful!1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 w/17k Miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I can't help but love these Japanese market cars with the little engines and cloth seats. They're so endearing and unique here in the States.AMG 5.4 Swapped 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Just want to comment that I love how high mileage, thoroughly documented W202 AMGs still fetch a nice premium since at these miles, a proper caretaker of these cars will go through all the suspension bushings and wear items to make them drive like new again. I have 165K on mine and the thing still feels like a billet of steel since it's been well taken care of. W202s age really well.AMG 5.4 Swapped 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@AmgjunkieI imagine. My stock C43 feels light on its feet with the 4.3 M113 stuffed under the hood already. This would rip.AMG 5.4 Swapped 1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Curious to see how this auction ends. I imagine driving one of these back-to-back with my C43 AMG would be an interesting experience.2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG w/64k Miles
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@DelucaRIt absolutely does wake up the car. It jumps off the line like an electric car and pulls like a savage all the way to redline. These engines are very impressive and incredibly slept on. Their time will definitely come.1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Good buy! This was such a complete car that had every trouble area addressed.1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Stuttgart_Steel said:
This one has a cool story behind it too that wasn't covered in the ad. Whoever wins it, ask @gasmotorcars about it and they will tell you all about it.1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@Jim_RosenthalThey feel so contemporary compared to everything else from that era. I've driven this one and it's tight as a drum. The road holding is incredible. The brakes grab high, steering is heavy and precise, and the road noise is pretty low.1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I hope this goes to a good home! It's such a fantastic car.1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
Well that was my first auction car I've ever won. That was terrifying. And exciting?1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@DavisB I'm an Atlanta native and have actually seen your car in passing a few times and I want to say I've seen it at the Mercedes tent at C&O a few years ago unless there's an identical one rolling around. I've always wanted one of these and remember trying to find one back in 2012 when they were about $7k. It's been in my Top 10 obtainable dream car list for ages now. Hopefully we'll be getting together later this week to finish the transaction. I'll be here at 5:00 battling with these friendly LA people. Good luck to everyone!Euro 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
Stuttgart_Steel said:
I always told myself if I were to buy another C126, it would be a Euro market car. And this one has my all time favorite wheels on it. Amazing spec.1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual
Stuttgart_Steel said:
@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!1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual
Stuttgart_Steel said:
This is probably one of my favorite cars I've seen listed on The MB Market. Amazing spec.1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE
Stuttgart_Steel said:
It's funny seeing my dad's old car on here that we sold back in 2017. Story goes, I found this car for him on Auto Trader in 2013. We're Mercedes fanatics like everyone else here and were trying to find a W124 500E. But my dad was missing his 560SECs from years ago, so we added in a C124 to the short list of cars since it was basically a baby C126. We found this one and flew from Atlanta to Seattle to buy it. It had I think 64K miles on it, owned by a local architect and was beautifully garaged kept parked next to a red R230 Sport. The accident damage that is noted on the CarFax was, as Owner #3 told us, caused from a scratch in a parking lot -- it wasn't an accident. Since he was meticulous, he brought it to a Mercedes dealership and had them fix it with an open wallet. The repair is nearly impossible to spot. Happy with that, we bought it, shipped it back, and enjoyed it. German Auto Sales and Service did the work on the car as did us since we know these inside and out since it seems half our family are classic Mercedes technicians. All of our services should still be with the car. The car was garage kept until my dad sold it to my sister (owner 5 on the CarFax) since the A/C compressor went out on her W210 E320. I remember telling her to keep up with maintenance and wash it often. It only lived outside during those 10 months of ownership when she traded it in on a 2017 Jetta, a car that suited her lifestyle more than a classic Mercedes since I relentlessly hounded her to take care of it. Hope that helps fill in some history on the car. We loved it and took very good care of it. It's funny seeing it here on The MB Market. I'm almost tempted to bid on it since I know it's a good one...