Bid for your chance to own this Custom 1991 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf only on The MB Market! Finished in Satin Metallic Grey over Red Leather, this Wolf is powered by a 2.9L turbodiesel OM602 I5 paired to a 722.6 5-speed. This example features a larger turbo, A/C, LED lights, & More.
Bid for your chance to own this 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 only on The MB Market. Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) over Anthracite Leather and powered by a 5.0-liter V8, this hardtop roadster shows just 59k original miles and comes with a clean Carfax report and extensive service history.
Bid for your chance to own this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 only on The MB Market. Finished in Glacier White (143) over Beige Leather (265), power is provided by a 5.0-liter M119 V8. Showing just 26k miles, this R129 has one owner from new.
Bid for your chance to own this 1994 Mercedes-Benz 290GD only on The MB Market! Finished in Carrara Gray (752) over black leather and powered by a 2.9-liter five-cylinder diesel engine, this W461 recently underwent a full body off restoration including a full engine rebuild.
Bid for your chance to win this 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet only on The MB Market! Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic (775) over Black Nappa Leather (811) and powered by a 6.2-liter M156 V8, this A209 comes well-documented and shows just one owner and 31k miles from new.
VantageAuto said:
Welcome all to the auction of this awesome 1991 250GD. I can promise you this is one of the best driving examples you will find anywhere. So here's the history of this one. I purchased this vehicle with the cosmetic/restoration work already done from a shop in Lithuania. I then sent it to Poland where I have a team of guys that do incredible G wagon work. We do our own full blown restorations but in this case our team did just the mechanical work and added A/C. The suspension was modified when the work in Lithuania was done as well. When I purchased the car it had the original inline 5 non turbo diesel. This was swapped out for an OM602 which has been FULLY REBUILT (I mean fully), a larger turbocharger installed, custom exhaust, and of course the 5 speed electronic automatic gearbox. This motor generates gobs of torque and the acceleration is pretty amazing...this is all with keeping the boost on the low end believe it or not. We added air conditioning as well which works perfectly. There is currently no radio in the car but we can of course add one of your choosing. I am confident this is one of the best 250 GD's you will find on the market. Please let me know of any questions you have. This 250GD has a clean US title. It will not pass CA smog. I am happy to assist with nationwide delivery. I can also assist with any modifications you might want to make to it as well. The powerplant is the game changer here. Yes you will find others that have swapped engines. I have been around these cars for a while and have driven/owned those with engines swapped by others and have experienced an incredible amount of issues. This work is done the RIGHT way, not the cheap way. I look forward to a great auction and to hopefully working with a new owner 10 days from now! Best, Andrew
Sorry to see this beauty not sell. High bidder the reserve was not much higher and is still in steal territory. Hopefully a deal can be made!
Good luck to everyone bidding! This is an awesome car that I know the next owner will certainly enjoy. We're talking about a twin turbocharged V12 SL here. Hell of a car for the money
The final day has arrived! I hope this beautiful SL is off to a new owner in about 4.5 hours from now. The bi turbo Sl600 offers tremendous value. These are such amazing all around vehicles. So much power, comfortable, and looks to match. Any last day questions please let me know as I am here to help! We are happy to assist with nationwide transport or to provide a 30 day temp plate to anyone in need Good luck and set your alarms for the ending!
@jrs3484yes
About two days to go! This is without a doubt one of the best bangs for the buck out there. The SL600 with it's bi-turbo V12 offers a driving experience truly unlike any other...all while sitting in the lap of luxury! As shown in the gallery the body and interior are both in well above average condition. Roof, ABC suspension, seats, and so on have all been found to be in proper working order. A very well maintained vehicle which runs and drives amazing! Please tag @VantageAuto with any questions so I can get right back to you We are happy to assist with nationwide transport Best, Andrew
@jrs3484 I do not have record of the coil packs being replaced, but the car runs and drives incredibly. Tire date codes seem to say 2018 photo 76 shows it above.
@evermore44 hopefully MB Market reaches out to you and we can get a deal done. Tough time of year but in a few more months these cars are way more...happens every year!
Good luck everyone. If you know us you know we sell exceptional vehicles. This SL is no exception. Gorgeous throughout. Even the seats are immaculate. One owner superbly maintained car. Without a doubt the one to own. Hopefully off to a new owner tonight!
@Jhoagg Never thought ya were no worries!
@Jhoagg it's pretty crazy, now you call and tell them anything happened and it's reported. I am on the board of dealers in NJ and this is something we are really lobbying to have changed. Carfax needs to be more descriptive. Cant just say "damage reported". It's ridiculous, and misleading. The accident descriptions have gotten much better with the minor, moderate, and severe ratings in addition to saying what was damaged. Usually when it just says "accident reported" its something minor like a bumper tap and the police dont take the time to get descriptive. Just a few things I have picked up on over the years!
For everyone's knowledge, if you replace a windshield via insurance now it will show up as a damage report on carfax. Kinda wild!
@Jhoagg happens all of the time. Rub up against your garage and scuff a mirror, report it to insurance, shows as a damage report. An accident report is when something happens and a police report is finalized.
@Jhoaggthat there is none. Doesnt say accident reported, could have been anything. The car is exceptional.
Welcome all to the final day! This is without a doubt one of the very best examples you will find anywhere. Any last day questions please tag @VantageAuto and I will get right back to you
@thershnerI would not hesitate driving it anywhere. Photo 254 shows the date code. They are from 2017.
@thershneronly one key. There is a company in Staten Island New York that creates second keys. You need to fedex him the key and they apparently make another. I just recently learned about this
@thershner they work perfectly. vehicle has been dealer maintained since new. I imagine anything it needed over the years was done by the dealership
@rideair the black mark came right off. One week, one site. Always great trying to new platforms. This is a great one for MB's. Our CLK63 ended here a couple of weeks ago significantly higher than elsewhere just for it being in front of the right people at the right time.
@guntherbilsure. Hit contact seller to set up an appointment
@guntherbil sorry, what about them? No noted leaks and everything works properly.
I welcome everyone to this auction. This R129 is without a doubt one of the nicest examples you will find anywhere. It's nothing short of stunning. One owner, superbly maintained. It's one of those super crisp cars that have become incredibly hard to find...especially in this color combination and with such low miles! Everything is functioning properly. The next owner will be very happy with it. Please tag @vantageauto with any questions and I will get back to you asap best, Andrew
@Motts71Someone else had asked me that once. I do not believe it's a tear. I am out of town until Saturday. In the very rare case it is, I will repair it
Walkaround video can be found here: https://youtu.be/PVwFGlgMo0Q
Sorry to see it end this way. Unfortunately 55k just doesn’t get it done. Adding up just the donor car, a full motor rebuild, and maybe a paint job you’d be at the 55k before doing the frame restoration and so on. Maybe a deal can be done with the high bidder. Thanks all for being here!
Good luck! As I am sure many of you know the 290GD long wheelbase is one of the rarest G’s made. Super super cool. Zero rust and ready to be enjoyed. Really hope this one is off to a new home!
Good luck to those bidding. This is a top notch body off frame nut and bolt restoration. Better than any Defender your neighbor might have! Roughly 2k man hours go into each of these restorations. Should you want carpeting I am happy to install that plus floor insulation at cost. I take immense pride in our brand being the first nationally to offer this sort of restored G wagon. We’ve sold our custom designed builds for over 150k. The reserve here is a mere fraction of this with the hope of getting this car into the hands of someone who will show everyone what they’ve got who will then contact us to buy their own ::) I have personally driven it a number of times to all sorts of events which we have sponsored and this is a great one. Talk about a convo starter! Good luck everyone!
The final day is upon us. Any questions please tag @VantageAuto . This is without a doubt one of the finest G wagon restorations you will find anywhere. It's an amazing vehicle! This also qualifies for an up to 80% writeoff to anyone who might be using it for business purposes due to weight.
A huge congrats to @BlueridgeMB ! You scored yourself an amazing vehicle! My team and I look forward to working with you. Very exciting to have our first sale here on MB Market. Hopefully many more unique MB's to come. Wishing everyone a fantastic holiday season Best, Andrew
Good luck to all. Throw a red bow right on the hood. It is spectacular and ready to go!
Good luck to everyone bidding. This is without a doubt one of the nicest examples you will find anywhere. It is truly immaculate inside and out. The color combination is superb on this car. Unfortunately MB will never produce a vehicle like this again. High revving naturally aspirated V8 and one of the most comfortable and luxurious cabins out there. For payment we accept wires only. Payment is expected within 3 business days of the auctions close. We are happy to assist with nationwide transport or to provide a 30 day temporary plate to anyone in need. If you want to own the best I am confident this it! Good luck! Best, Andrew
@benzman I am sorry but I do not have the answer to the majority of your questions. I will provide answers to what I can below. 1. Make and age of main battery and any secondary battery? --Unsure. I am out of town for the holidays. It starts perfectly every time. It's been superbly maintained so I would assume it's no the original battery 2. Have front and rear brake pads and rotors been replaced, or adjusted? If so, pls state date and mileage. Have any of the rotors been honed, resurfaced or turned on a lathe? If so, please state date, mileage and reason for doing so? --Do not know. No brake light is illuminated. 3. What time zone is the "ends on" date? --It ends in 3 hours and 20 minutes from now regardless of time zone, but it's scheduled to end 4:50EST. 4. Has the car ever been tracked? If so, please give details. --No signs of ever being tracked 5. What is the tread depth on each tire? --Do not know. They are in excellent condition with ample tread life remaining. 6. Has any dealer or independent shop recommended service which was not performed? If so, please give details and reason for not following the recommendation. --No 7. Is there a second factory key which will be included in the sale? --No 8. Will all service records be included in the sale? --No. Service history can be found on Carfax which is all we have 9. Is the car free and clear and titled in the name of the seller? --Yes 10. Do you have a German license plate which can be affixed to the front bumper and will it be included in the sale? --No
@outlier4x4thank you for the kind words! It is indeed an exceptional example
I welcome everyone to the auction of this incredible nut and bolt restored 1994 Mercedes 290GD. For those of you not familiar with our brand Vantage Auto, we have a new division called The Reserve which is dedicated to the customization and restoration of classic G wagons. My name is Andrew, and I am the founder of Vantage Auto. I established The Reserve out of my passion for these incredible machines and out of determination to offer the best examples ever sold in the United States. I spent years assembling the best people around Europe into a team that would work daily on these restorations. The 290GD shown here has been one which we have used at events for the past year or so. The idea was to restore it in it's original color, with original (rebuilt) powertrain while adding some subtle modern/luxurious touches. Many sellers will tell you their cars are "restored". Unfortunately in most of these instances the cars are simply painted with black paint on the underbody, have an oil change, and maybe a modern interior. That is NOT the case here. Every piece of this vehicle was tripped to bare metal. You have a fully rebuilt diesel motor. Body stripped to bare metal and professionally repainted. All suspension/driveline components refinished or replaced. The frame has been sandblasted and powdercoated to look as new, and will stay that way. The seating has been refinished in genuine MB leather/leatherette. We left the floors bare as that is how they came from the factory however we can add carpeting should the next owner want it, not a problem. A modern infotainment system was added as was air conditioning. The elongated rear windows and seals are original. We could not find replacements at the time of restoring the vehicle. The long wheelbase 290GD is a very rare vehicle that was made for government use only. It turns heads everywhere it goes. I have tons of photos taken throughout the restoration process, many of which are shown here. This 290GD is US TITLED. Reserve is set at a very fair price. To be honest we cannot replicate this car at the reserve any longer due to increases in part and labor costs. This is one of the best you will find anywhere, period. Thousands of hours spent on the restoration. I welcome anyone to view it in person at our showroom in Moonachie NJ. If for any reason this is not the type of G you are looking for I am happy to discuss other options with you. We also offer clients the ability to custom design their own. Please ensure you are financially prepared to own before bidding. Any questions tag @vantageauto I will get right back to you Good luck! Best, Andrew
@AMGbeliever THANK YOU!! You are indeed so correct. I am serious when I say I have yet to see one listed where the person says the bolts are replaced and have never had a bolt issue myself. The first thing people do is ask about these bolts when listed on an auction site yet when we sell them via our website it's never asked. Same thing about the timing bearing in the MB V6/V8 of this era. Is what it is. Your assessment and estimate are both spot on. @tks77 I would advise you to have lemonsquad come perform a PPI should you so wish. From what I can see by looking at and driving this car it's in need of nothing and without a doubt one of the nicest one will find anywhere.
@TKS77 I have extensive experience with this motor. There is no reason to go to an MB dealer to do it. Any MB dealer charging that should be ashamed of themselves. This exact vehicle has sold once already here on MB market in the past few months. I also encourage you to contact most selling a vehicle with this motor and the gross majority of the people will tell you the head bolts have not been done in addition to looking at ended auctions on this and other sites.
@TKS77 no record of such. No I am not willing to replace the head bolts as a condition of the sale.
@Anton we are in the business of selling cars. We also have a collection of about 100 vehicles of our own but as they say...cant keep 'em all!
Welcome all to the auction of this 2007 Mercedes CLK63. This is also our first listing on MB Market which I am very excited about. For those of you not familiar with Vantage Auto, we are a family owned dealership in NJ in business since 1981. We handle in excess of 3,000 vehicles annually as a company. One of our brands, Vantage Auto The Collection specializes in unique, rare, low mileage modern classics such as this CLK. We are the top volume seller on another similar platform that rhymes with tailor :) Very excited to be here on this platform! So...this car is nothing short of exceptional. If you’re looking for what I truly feel like might be the finest example out there this is certainly it. Naturally aspirated V8 is such an awesome power plant! This car sold a few months ago here on MB Market. Classic story. Winner received the car, did not tell his significant other about it, and it had to go. He's a past client of ours and reached out to us about buying the vehicle. It's hands down the nicest one I have laid eyes on in a very long time. This car is nothing short of exceptional. I am going to let the photo gallery do the talking here. I kid you not this car is as crisp as they come. It’s very hard to find a car like this. California owned by one owner since new. It spent a quick month in FL and then came to us in NJ. Good luck to all. Please tag @VantageAuto with any questions you may have and I will get back to you as quickly as possible We are happy to assist with nationwide shipping CeramicPro is also available at 50% off to the winner of this auction which I cannot recommend enough. Not only will it make the car look amazing but it will also ensure the paint stays as incredible as it is for years to come I welcome pre purchase inspections by LemonSquad or any other company that comes to us by appointment should you so wish to have a ppi performed. Good luck to all Best, Andrew
@anton no it was not on cars and bids. Thanks for the compliment!
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf
VantageAuto said:
Welcome all to the auction of this awesome 1991 250GD. I can promise you this is one of the best driving examples you will find anywhere. So here's the history of this one. I purchased this vehicle with the cosmetic/restoration work already done from a shop in Lithuania. I then sent it to Poland where I have a team of guys that do incredible G wagon work. We do our own full blown restorations but in this case our team did just the mechanical work and added A/C. The suspension was modified when the work in Lithuania was done as well. When I purchased the car it had the original inline 5 non turbo diesel. This was swapped out for an OM602 which has been FULLY REBUILT (I mean fully), a larger turbocharger installed, custom exhaust, and of course the 5 speed electronic automatic gearbox. This motor generates gobs of torque and the acceleration is pretty amazing...this is all with keeping the boost on the low end believe it or not. We added air conditioning as well which works perfectly. There is currently no radio in the car but we can of course add one of your choosing. I am confident this is one of the best 250 GD's you will find on the market. Please let me know of any questions you have. This 250GD has a clean US title. It will not pass CA smog. I am happy to assist with nationwide delivery. I can also assist with any modifications you might want to make to it as well. The powerplant is the game changer here. Yes you will find others that have swapped engines. I have been around these cars for a while and have driven/owned those with engines swapped by others and have experienced an incredible amount of issues. This work is done the RIGHT way, not the cheap way. I look forward to a great auction and to hopefully working with a new owner 10 days from now! Best, Andrew2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 w/59k Miles
VantageAuto said:
Sorry to see this beauty not sell. High bidder the reserve was not much higher and is still in steal territory. Hopefully a deal can be made!2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 w/59k Miles
VantageAuto said:
Good luck to everyone bidding! This is an awesome car that I know the next owner will certainly enjoy. We're talking about a twin turbocharged V12 SL here. Hell of a car for the money2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 w/59k Miles
VantageAuto said:
The final day has arrived! I hope this beautiful SL is off to a new owner in about 4.5 hours from now. The bi turbo Sl600 offers tremendous value. These are such amazing all around vehicles. So much power, comfortable, and looks to match. Any last day questions please let me know as I am here to help! We are happy to assist with nationwide transport or to provide a 30 day temp plate to anyone in need Good luck and set your alarms for the ending!2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 w/59k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@jrs3484yes2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 w/59k Miles
VantageAuto said:
About two days to go! This is without a doubt one of the best bangs for the buck out there. The SL600 with it's bi-turbo V12 offers a driving experience truly unlike any other...all while sitting in the lap of luxury! As shown in the gallery the body and interior are both in well above average condition. Roof, ABC suspension, seats, and so on have all been found to be in proper working order. A very well maintained vehicle which runs and drives amazing! Please tag @VantageAuto with any questions so I can get right back to you We are happy to assist with nationwide transport Best, Andrew2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 w/59k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@jrs3484 I do not have record of the coil packs being replaced, but the car runs and drives incredibly. Tire date codes seem to say 2018 photo 76 shows it above.One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@evermore44 hopefully MB Market reaches out to you and we can get a deal done. Tough time of year but in a few more months these cars are way more...happens every year!One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
Good luck everyone. If you know us you know we sell exceptional vehicles. This SL is no exception. Gorgeous throughout. Even the seats are immaculate. One owner superbly maintained car. Without a doubt the one to own. Hopefully off to a new owner tonight!One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@Jhoagg Never thought ya were no worries!One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@Jhoagg it's pretty crazy, now you call and tell them anything happened and it's reported. I am on the board of dealers in NJ and this is something we are really lobbying to have changed. Carfax needs to be more descriptive. Cant just say "damage reported". It's ridiculous, and misleading. The accident descriptions have gotten much better with the minor, moderate, and severe ratings in addition to saying what was damaged. Usually when it just says "accident reported" its something minor like a bumper tap and the police dont take the time to get descriptive. Just a few things I have picked up on over the years!One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
For everyone's knowledge, if you replace a windshield via insurance now it will show up as a damage report on carfax. Kinda wild!One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@Jhoagg happens all of the time. Rub up against your garage and scuff a mirror, report it to insurance, shows as a damage report. An accident report is when something happens and a police report is finalized.One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@Jhoaggthat there is none. Doesnt say accident reported, could have been anything. The car is exceptional.One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
Welcome all to the final day! This is without a doubt one of the very best examples you will find anywhere. Any last day questions please tag @VantageAuto and I will get right back to youOne-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@thershnerI would not hesitate driving it anywhere. Photo 254 shows the date code. They are from 2017.One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@thershneronly one key. There is a company in Staten Island New York that creates second keys. You need to fedex him the key and they apparently make another. I just recently learned about thisOne-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@thershner they work perfectly. vehicle has been dealer maintained since new. I imagine anything it needed over the years was done by the dealershipOne-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@rideair the black mark came right off. One week, one site. Always great trying to new platforms. This is a great one for MB's. Our CLK63 ended here a couple of weeks ago significantly higher than elsewhere just for it being in front of the right people at the right time.One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@guntherbilsure. Hit contact seller to set up an appointmentOne-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@guntherbil sorry, what about them? No noted leaks and everything works properly.One-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
I welcome everyone to this auction. This R129 is without a doubt one of the nicest examples you will find anywhere. It's nothing short of stunning. One owner, superbly maintained. It's one of those super crisp cars that have become incredibly hard to find...especially in this color combination and with such low miles! Everything is functioning properly. The next owner will be very happy with it. Please tag @vantageauto with any questions and I will get back to you asap best, AndrewOne-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@Motts71Someone else had asked me that once. I do not believe it's a tear. I am out of town until Saturday. In the very rare case it is, I will repair itOne-Owner 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/26k Miles
VantageAuto said:
Walkaround video can be found here: https://youtu.be/PVwFGlgMo0QRestored 1994 Mercedes-Benz 290GD LWB
VantageAuto said:
Sorry to see it end this way. Unfortunately 55k just doesn’t get it done. Adding up just the donor car, a full motor rebuild, and maybe a paint job you’d be at the 55k before doing the frame restoration and so on. Maybe a deal can be done with the high bidder. Thanks all for being here!Restored 1994 Mercedes-Benz 290GD LWB
VantageAuto said:
Good luck! As I am sure many of you know the 290GD long wheelbase is one of the rarest G’s made. Super super cool. Zero rust and ready to be enjoyed. Really hope this one is off to a new home!Restored 1994 Mercedes-Benz 290GD LWB
VantageAuto said:
Good luck to those bidding. This is a top notch body off frame nut and bolt restoration. Better than any Defender your neighbor might have! Roughly 2k man hours go into each of these restorations. Should you want carpeting I am happy to install that plus floor insulation at cost. I take immense pride in our brand being the first nationally to offer this sort of restored G wagon. We’ve sold our custom designed builds for over 150k. The reserve here is a mere fraction of this with the hope of getting this car into the hands of someone who will show everyone what they’ve got who will then contact us to buy their own ::) I have personally driven it a number of times to all sorts of events which we have sponsored and this is a great one. Talk about a convo starter! Good luck everyone!Restored 1994 Mercedes-Benz 290GD LWB
VantageAuto said:
The final day is upon us. Any questions please tag @VantageAuto . This is without a doubt one of the finest G wagon restorations you will find anywhere. It's an amazing vehicle! This also qualifies for an up to 80% writeoff to anyone who might be using it for business purposes due to weight.2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
A huge congrats to @BlueridgeMB ! You scored yourself an amazing vehicle! My team and I look forward to working with you. Very exciting to have our first sale here on MB Market. Hopefully many more unique MB's to come. Wishing everyone a fantastic holiday season Best, Andrew2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
Good luck to all. Throw a red bow right on the hood. It is spectacular and ready to go!2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
Good luck to everyone bidding. This is without a doubt one of the nicest examples you will find anywhere. It is truly immaculate inside and out. The color combination is superb on this car. Unfortunately MB will never produce a vehicle like this again. High revving naturally aspirated V8 and one of the most comfortable and luxurious cabins out there. For payment we accept wires only. Payment is expected within 3 business days of the auctions close. We are happy to assist with nationwide transport or to provide a 30 day temporary plate to anyone in need. If you want to own the best I am confident this it! Good luck! Best, Andrew2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@benzman I am sorry but I do not have the answer to the majority of your questions. I will provide answers to what I can below. 1. Make and age of main battery and any secondary battery? --Unsure. I am out of town for the holidays. It starts perfectly every time. It's been superbly maintained so I would assume it's no the original battery 2. Have front and rear brake pads and rotors been replaced, or adjusted? If so, pls state date and mileage. Have any of the rotors been honed, resurfaced or turned on a lathe? If so, please state date, mileage and reason for doing so? --Do not know. No brake light is illuminated. 3. What time zone is the "ends on" date? --It ends in 3 hours and 20 minutes from now regardless of time zone, but it's scheduled to end 4:50EST. 4. Has the car ever been tracked? If so, please give details. --No signs of ever being tracked 5. What is the tread depth on each tire? --Do not know. They are in excellent condition with ample tread life remaining. 6. Has any dealer or independent shop recommended service which was not performed? If so, please give details and reason for not following the recommendation. --No 7. Is there a second factory key which will be included in the sale? --No 8. Will all service records be included in the sale? --No. Service history can be found on Carfax which is all we have 9. Is the car free and clear and titled in the name of the seller? --Yes 10. Do you have a German license plate which can be affixed to the front bumper and will it be included in the sale? --NoRestored 1994 Mercedes-Benz 290GD LWB
VantageAuto said:
@outlier4x4thank you for the kind words! It is indeed an exceptional exampleRestored 1994 Mercedes-Benz 290GD LWB
VantageAuto said:
I welcome everyone to the auction of this incredible nut and bolt restored 1994 Mercedes 290GD. For those of you not familiar with our brand Vantage Auto, we have a new division called The Reserve which is dedicated to the customization and restoration of classic G wagons. My name is Andrew, and I am the founder of Vantage Auto. I established The Reserve out of my passion for these incredible machines and out of determination to offer the best examples ever sold in the United States. I spent years assembling the best people around Europe into a team that would work daily on these restorations. The 290GD shown here has been one which we have used at events for the past year or so. The idea was to restore it in it's original color, with original (rebuilt) powertrain while adding some subtle modern/luxurious touches. Many sellers will tell you their cars are "restored". Unfortunately in most of these instances the cars are simply painted with black paint on the underbody, have an oil change, and maybe a modern interior. That is NOT the case here. Every piece of this vehicle was tripped to bare metal. You have a fully rebuilt diesel motor. Body stripped to bare metal and professionally repainted. All suspension/driveline components refinished or replaced. The frame has been sandblasted and powdercoated to look as new, and will stay that way. The seating has been refinished in genuine MB leather/leatherette. We left the floors bare as that is how they came from the factory however we can add carpeting should the next owner want it, not a problem. A modern infotainment system was added as was air conditioning. The elongated rear windows and seals are original. We could not find replacements at the time of restoring the vehicle. The long wheelbase 290GD is a very rare vehicle that was made for government use only. It turns heads everywhere it goes. I have tons of photos taken throughout the restoration process, many of which are shown here. This 290GD is US TITLED. Reserve is set at a very fair price. To be honest we cannot replicate this car at the reserve any longer due to increases in part and labor costs. This is one of the best you will find anywhere, period. Thousands of hours spent on the restoration. I welcome anyone to view it in person at our showroom in Moonachie NJ. If for any reason this is not the type of G you are looking for I am happy to discuss other options with you. We also offer clients the ability to custom design their own. Please ensure you are financially prepared to own before bidding. Any questions tag @vantageauto I will get right back to you Good luck! Best, Andrew2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@AMGbeliever THANK YOU!! You are indeed so correct. I am serious when I say I have yet to see one listed where the person says the bolts are replaced and have never had a bolt issue myself. The first thing people do is ask about these bolts when listed on an auction site yet when we sell them via our website it's never asked. Same thing about the timing bearing in the MB V6/V8 of this era. Is what it is. Your assessment and estimate are both spot on. @tks77 I would advise you to have lemonsquad come perform a PPI should you so wish. From what I can see by looking at and driving this car it's in need of nothing and without a doubt one of the nicest one will find anywhere.2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@TKS77 I have extensive experience with this motor. There is no reason to go to an MB dealer to do it. Any MB dealer charging that should be ashamed of themselves. This exact vehicle has sold once already here on MB market in the past few months. I also encourage you to contact most selling a vehicle with this motor and the gross majority of the people will tell you the head bolts have not been done in addition to looking at ended auctions on this and other sites.2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@TKS77 no record of such. No I am not willing to replace the head bolts as a condition of the sale.2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@Anton we are in the business of selling cars. We also have a collection of about 100 vehicles of our own but as they say...cant keep 'em all!2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
Welcome all to the auction of this 2007 Mercedes CLK63. This is also our first listing on MB Market which I am very excited about. For those of you not familiar with Vantage Auto, we are a family owned dealership in NJ in business since 1981. We handle in excess of 3,000 vehicles annually as a company. One of our brands, Vantage Auto The Collection specializes in unique, rare, low mileage modern classics such as this CLK. We are the top volume seller on another similar platform that rhymes with tailor :) Very excited to be here on this platform! So...this car is nothing short of exceptional. If you’re looking for what I truly feel like might be the finest example out there this is certainly it. Naturally aspirated V8 is such an awesome power plant! This car sold a few months ago here on MB Market. Classic story. Winner received the car, did not tell his significant other about it, and it had to go. He's a past client of ours and reached out to us about buying the vehicle. It's hands down the nicest one I have laid eyes on in a very long time. This car is nothing short of exceptional. I am going to let the photo gallery do the talking here. I kid you not this car is as crisp as they come. It’s very hard to find a car like this. California owned by one owner since new. It spent a quick month in FL and then came to us in NJ. Good luck to all. Please tag @VantageAuto with any questions you may have and I will get back to you as quickly as possible We are happy to assist with nationwide shipping CeramicPro is also available at 50% off to the winner of this auction which I cannot recommend enough. Not only will it make the car look amazing but it will also ensure the paint stays as incredible as it is for years to come I welcome pre purchase inspections by LemonSquad or any other company that comes to us by appointment should you so wish to have a ppi performed. Good luck to all Best, Andrew2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Cabriolet w/30k Miles
VantageAuto said:
@anton no it was not on cars and bids. Thanks for the compliment!