Bid for your chance to own this 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL only on The MB Market! Finished in Fire Engine Red (534) over Black Leather (953) and powered by a 1.9-liter M121 inline-four, this single-family owned numbers-matching 190SL comes with complete service history and documentation from new.
Bid for your chance to own this 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet only on The MB Market. Finished in Black (040) over Black Leather (261) and powered by a 3.2-liter DOHC inline-six, this A124 comes with a clean Carfax report and shows just 31k original miles.
Bid for your chance to own this 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon only on The MB Market! Finished in Blue-Black Metallic (199) over Gray MB-Tex (178) and powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six, this S124 shows California registration under one owner from new with 44k miles on the odometer.
Bid for your chance to own this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT only on The MB Market! Finished in Nautical Blue Metallic (929) and powered by a 3.0-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel, this S123 shows 138k miles and comes with documented service history from new.
Bid for your chance to own this 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition only on The MB Market. Finished in AMG Alubeam Silver Metallic (047) and powered by a 6.0-liter Biturbo V12, this C216 is one of just 40 examples produced worldwide and shows two owners and 77k miles from new.
Bid for your chance to own this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE only on The MB Market! Finished in Impala Brown Metallic (441) over Beige Leather (265) and powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six, this W126 shows California registration from new and comes with extensive service history.
Bid for your chance to win this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D only on The MB Market. Finished in Classic White (737) over Palomino MB-Tex (154), this W123 is powered by a 2.4L diesel engine paired to a 4-speed manual transmission. The car is offered for sale by the dealer in Burlingame, California.
Bid for your chance to own this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE only on The MB Market. Finished in Thistle Green Metallic (881) over Beige Leather (255) and powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six mated to a 5-spd manual transmission, this S123 was sold new in Amsterdam and imported to California the same year.
Bid for your chance to own this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SD only on The MB Market. Finished in Pastel Grey (740) over Gray Leather (238), this sedan is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The odometer shows an original 106k miles.
Bid for your chance to own this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed on The MB Market. Finished in Silver Blue Metallic (930) over a Blue Fabric (092) interior, power comes from a 3.0L 5-cylinder diesel paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The odometer shows 161k miles since new.
mbheritage said:
We're within a few hours of someone being able to own this single family owned late series 190SL. The winning bidder will receive all the documents shown and the original unrestored hard top as well. This is one of the most carefully documented 190SLs I've handled. There are 61 years of receipts. And a few trophies! It's 'on the button' and ready for touring. I encourage bidders to review all 300+ images to fully understand the condition of the car. Non-dealer California residents will pay applicable tax and license fees. This 190SL is located at my gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO. The car is sold as-is with no warranty implied or otherwise. For new bidders, remember to refresh your browser regularly during the last minutes of bidding so you see the latest bids. And remember that any bid within the last 2 minutes of bidding resets the bidding clock to 2 minutes. Good luck to all bidders.
I attach a quick reminiscence of the car from the original and current owner's family: "Dad, Wilhelm Alfred xxxx aka Fred, was a young officer in Coast Guard when he ordered the 190SL in 1962 from the plant in Germany. Dad's father, Timm Alfred xxxx, and brother-in-law were going to Germany to visit relatives when Dad put in an order for the Mercedes. Dad said that they could drive it when they were in Germany. During its early years, the car was driven around Michigan while Dad captained ice breakers. Then driven to California where it was the daily driver on Hwy 1 performing lighthouse inspections for the Coast Guard. As all the servicemen, change of station were ~3 years involving moves from California to DC, back to the San Francisco Bay, Louisiana, DC and finally, back again to the City by the Bay and (the car was) retired for restoration. Dad did all the maintenance work on the car himself. He kept records in small notebooks of the mileage of each gas fill up and oil change. These records have been misplaced during the restoration. In 2008 Fred embarked on the restoration process of the 190."
@BigHAbsolutely. See images 242-246
Please have a look at the undercarriage images I just uploaded. They reveal how clean the car is underneath as well and shows the original honey colored protectant on various hardware and the very clean grey floors.
@ILLANOIZ I apologize for the late response. The car is at my Gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO.
This is the last day for someone to own this attractive and very low mileage 124 Cabriolet. These cars are always in style and they're another example of a Mercedes-Benz that is not only a recognized young classic but is also a car you can drive daily. I encourage bidders to review all 190+ images to understand just how exceptional this Cabriolet is. The new owner will receive 2 keys, the handbook packet shown, misc. service orders, and the precious original window sticker. Non-dealer California residents will pay applicable tax and license fees. This Cabriolet is sold as-is with no warranty implied or otherwise. The car is located at my Gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO. Good luck to all bidders.
@Stingray8429 Paint looks quite nice at the moment. I would characterize the paint quality as excellent "street condition."
@Stingray8429 Thanks for the note. There is nothing in the available service history indicating head gasket replacement or upper engine harness replacement. Inspecting the harness connectors of the front engine sensors reveals no visible wire failure. We resealed the front cam cover to correct a minor oil leak front engine area. Hope this helps.
@ClassicRides While the badge install on the steering wheel is well done, it was not on the car from the factory.
@ILLANOIZ The car is at my gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO. Titled in California.
Welcome all to my latest auction, a triple black 1995 E320 Cabriolet with only 31k miles. There is a lot to like about this car and I encourage all bidders to have a look at all 208 images and the 3 videos. The car comes with a complete handbook packet and the original window sticker is on hand. Feel free to contact me with any questions. The car can be inspected at my gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes from SFO. Pre-purchase inspections are available locally as well.
This 124 Cabriolet is definitely worth fighting for. I would join the fray, but I have a twin with 31k miles...
Thanks to all for the nice comments and bidding. The feeling is that this wagon is generally not replaceable hence the family has opted to continue marketing the car.
Welcome @abramsg2000 !
We're within an hour of someone being able to own this investment grade 124 wagon. This is an opportunity that may not come up again for a long time. As I mentioned in the video, E320 wagons of this caliber are virtually impossible to find. Eminently usable, attractive and comfortable, a great 124 wagon is always in vogue. I encourage bidders to review all 250+ images to understand just how exceptional this wagon is. Non-dealer California residents will pay applicable tax and license fees. This wagon is sold as-is with no warranty implied or otherwise. Good luck to all bidders.
@dieseltom The car does not have the luggage rack cross bars.
@mbfan73 Central CA car all its life. Garaged all its life. Sparingly used. Please look at all 260 images particularly #s 228-246, preferably full size on a PC. No rust. Investment grade throughout.
@dieseltom Thanks for the note. Will check with my client and report back.
@roup1 The Wagon is registered through April 2024 so all is good.
@roup1 I can only presume the car was not being used. The owners lived out of the country and used the car when in Northern California.
@Jtwoods4 Good questions! The car was used when an out of country family periodically visited their property in Burlingame, CA. Thankfully I have a network that knows I'm looking for certain cars and I was tipped when it went to the detail shop I use here. I'm not familiar with DOT codes prior to 2000 but tires certainly could be original and of course need to be replaced. Lovely car with none of the hard use most 124 wagons suffered. Hope this helps.
Thanks to all for the comments and bidding. It takes a bit more to own it.
@Carbine123 All is revealed in photos 99 - 119
@Carbine123 Sure
Make that 1 day to go! Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Final day for this unique European spec 300TD wagon. I encourage all bidders to carefully look at the entire 270 images of the car and the videos so you can bid with confidence. And as MB Market noted last night, the car can't be registered in California. We made a serious effort to register it but it lacks one emissions sticker on the core support. The new owner will receive the AZ title in the name of the owner that imported the car and first registered it in May of 1985 and a bill of sale from the current owner to whom the title was assigned to. The new owner will also receive the extensive service history shown, the excellent original handbook package, the European emergency triangle and the original safety kit. The third seat is shrink wrapped and will be included in the cargo area as shown. This TD wagon will be sold as is, with no warranty implied or otherwise. I'm happy to refer the new owner to a reliable shipping broker to facilitate the out of state delivery. The car is located at my gallery in Burlingame, 5 minutes south of SFO. Be sure to refresh your screen regularly during the last minutes of the auction so you see up to date bidding activity. And as most of you know, any bid placed within the last 2 minutes of the auction resets the auction clock to 2 minutes. Best of luck to all bidders.
@sowmsarvind Thanks for the note. These rubber drains are on both sides of the car. They vent moisture from inside the rocker chambers. Pretty clever.
Great result for a great car. Thanks to all bidders and congratulations to @Munichhero. You have bought a most extraordinary CL65. And thanks to my friends at The Mercedes Market for creating this great platform.
Last day for this rare CL65. Thanks to all for the bids and comments so far. I invite bidders to look at all 195 images so you have a complete picture of this CL. This is an opportunity to own 1 of only 40 examples produced globally - 20 for the US and 20 for Europe. As years go by I feel this car will be regarded as one of the rarest and most fascinating modern AMG models. It will be forever recognizable by its other worldly Alubeam paint. And notable as a car with one of the highest MSRPs in Mercedes' passenger car history! It pays to refresh your screen regularly in the closing minutes of the auction so you have an up-to-date view of bidding and time remaining for the auction. Don't wait until the last minute to bid and risk loosing this extraordinary CL65. The new owner will receive the full handbook package shown, two keys, misc. service invoices, and the full factory internal VMI report. The car is being sold as-is with no warranty implied of otherwise. California residents will pay appropriate tax and license fees. I can assist with shipping via my long time broker if necessary. The car is located at my gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO. Good luck to all bidders.
@570TE I did not receive invoices related to the list of servicing the seller provided me. However, the CarFax entries support the services noted. Yes, MZF did cycle the suspension through the suspension 'rodeo' via their test software and their were no issues in the system. And I've had no ABC issues during my driving.
@MBFahrer Thanks for the note. We have to accept tonal differences in certain lights when plastic bumper covers are refurbished. It's a fact of life. And the one-off Alubeam Silver is particularly difficult to match due to the fact it requires an entirely different process to paint than standard metallic paint. It has twice the metallic content of any other metallic and requires 2-3 times the amount of clear. If fact I was particularly happy with the result given the lengthy process dictated by Alubeam. The difference is very subtle in most lights. It has an otherworldly glow.
@dduanee Good man!
@mbz2000 Thanks for the note. Yes, image 207 is a printout of the Monroney label's raw data. This includes all the option code numbers and attendant descriptions in addition to the paint code etc. The important codes here are the options - P97, H73, 793 and the specific price components of this special car. Suggested list price in the US was indeed $298,775. There are articles online supporting this price. Hope this helps.
Thanks to all for the bidding and comments. It takes just a little bit more to own this car.
Keep in mind that I spent about $5k to bring the car to its current level, cosmetically and technically. A buyer will receive all these documents.
@Smyth Should be fine. The car has been carefully inspected and serviced and is ready for touring.
@@Davidsbenz560 My broker estimates $1,700 open and $2,550 enclosed...
@Davidsbenz560 I haven't heard from my shipping broker but I would estimate $1,600 open transport and $2,200 enclosed to NJ.
I just uploaded a driving video for this 300SE.
Just a few hours to go for this lovely fully documented California from new 300SE. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
@Smyth The Bedker Mexico AM/FM Cassette was MB's most sophisticated radio at the time.
@Davidsbenz560You'll have to direct message me. I don't think MB Market allows phone #s to be exhanged via comments.
@Ferdi Images 20 and 23 show the complete right and left quarter panels. These two panels were painted at some time in the car's life based on my paint depth readings this morning. Not much to see because the work was done well regarding color match and texture. Hope this helps.
To all. After measuring paint again this morning, I find that the deck lid has NOT been painted but both adjacent quarter panels have been painted. This was my error when describing the car during the listing process. The rest of the car's paint depth readings indicate original paint.
@Ilovebigtoys Thanks for the note. I'm a 33 year classic MB dealer handling the entire range of unique MBs, from 300SL Gullwings to...300SEs. You're welcome to contact me privately via the Contact Seller link and I'm happy to assist with any other questions you might have. @Ferdi I'll have a video up in a few days. It's a two owner California car.
@Davidsbenz560Thanks for the note. AC is ice cold. None of the typical seat sagging. All feels correct. I've owned at least 75 126s so I'm sensitive to this.
Thanks to all for the great comments and bidding. And congratulations to @DesertRat for a hard fought win. This is a sweet little car.
I was just contacted regarding whether or not the cruise control functions. It works nicely...
@SamSl Thanks for the note. I sold the car the day after the auction ended for $15k. You can find my inventory at mercedesheritage.com. Regards, Roy
Thanks for the comments and bidding. Very close but not quite there for such a rare car. I'm happy to have a discussion with any interested party regarding a sale. MB Market can connect us.
We have a ways to go here. Keep in mind I spent over $7k improving this rare 123 Wagon. All my service invoices will come with the car. I received the plastic fitted dash cover and will include that in the sale. The car is immediately usable and drives beautifully.
The car smogged no problem yesterday so a California resident can buy the car with confidence. Compression readings cold are (1-6): 115/110/120/110/115/120. We also installed the correct driver's side under dash panel - found it in Croatia!
@tcstraker No problem. Tires are dated 45th and 46th week of 2020. One is not dated but identical to the other 3 with regard to type and wear.
Thanks for the note @tcstraker. In fact when the radio is turned off, it swivels 180 degrees and does look like a blank off plate. Clever function to foil would-be radio thieves. Climate control works correctly at the moment with heat and ac. No warning lamps on. Headlights seem to be aimed well. Additionally; clock/passenger outside mirror/fog lights/rear window power switches/various gauges/front courtesy lamp function as well. Hope this helps.
I just purchased a solid fitted dash cover for this car. It will be included with car. Compression readings coming shortly.
Some background on this rare 280TE. According to Nitske's MB Production Models book, 1,329 280TEs were constructed in 1985. And of course, all those cars were European models. MB never imported a gasoline 123 wagon to the US, much less the top-of-the line 280 model. We received the now iconic 300TD models. Great turbocharged TDs bring a premium today. A US 300TD produced 123 HP while the Euro 280TE produced 185 HP, a full 34% increase over the turbodiesels. Nor were there any manual gearbox US models ever offered here. If you parse the possible number of similar cars now sitting in the US, the number is exceedingly low. Particularly accounting for the 5-speed gearbox. I doubt there are more than a handful of 280TE wagons in the US of any configuration. In my 31 years of business, I've seen only 1 other 5-speed TE. It was offered to me on consignment about a year ago with an asking price of $45k. It was far ahead of this Thistle Green car cosmetically but had the same mileage and felt generally the same. Ultimately the owner changed his mind about selling, noting he'd never find another one...
Thanks to all for the comments and bidding. A 98% original paint 106k mile fully documented and well sorted 300SD needs to bring a bit more than the high bid here. We'll keep marketing the car. Keep an eye out for my ultra-rare 1985 280TE Euro wagon coming to MB Market soon.
I should mention that we largely corrected the 2 spots of discoloration in the rear footwells. Looks much better now.
I agree with @Awismot and @thewandering280e Pastel Grey is a very elegant color. I sold a spotless 82 300D in pastel grey/blue mb tex earlier in the year.
Thanks to all for the comments and bidding. Takes a bit more to own this rare 123 diesel. I don't expect to find another one.
@fiatspider I would say yes, anytime an odometer comes out of a car and is modified/changed etc. we would have to consider the mileage to be TMU. And I meant the new MPH odometer with zero mileage on it potentially would have been advanced to register the mileage equivalent to the KM showing on the discarded Euro odometer.
@clonski I tried to run a CarFax when I acquired the car but it was not in the database.
@fiatspider Thanks for the note. Your comments regarding the specification of the car are self-evident to the community. To my knowledge the prevailing practice when converting a 'grey market' car at that time was to advance the mileage on the new MPH speedometer head to reflect the KM on the car at the time of conversion. Contrary to MB Market's comment in the first paragraph, the car was in fact imported in 1984 as per the 'asterisk year' on the CA title of 1984. Comparing the build date of approx 01/84 with its first registration date in CA of 05/14/84 we can conclude the car had negligible use before being sold to my client. That said, you are correct in noting there can be vagarities with mileage on gray market cars. Hope this helps.
@clonski A new radiator was installed subsequent to the comments of high temps (11/06/09 @123,906 miles). Temps today are normal. I will upload images of paint depth readings which will reveal minor paint repairs over the years. As noted in the photo essay, hood, door, front fender, deck lid bolts never disturbed. I don't have compression readings.
Observations on this cool 300D’s gearbox: Intermittent low speed rumble only while idling along in 1st or 2nd gear. And balky 1st – 2nd upshift only after first start of the day with cold gearbox. We’ve chased both with new axles and differential/transmission fluid changes with some improvement. So, some gearbox wear after 161k miles. Will load a driving video tomorrow.
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1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
mbheritage said:
We're within a few hours of someone being able to own this single family owned late series 190SL. The winning bidder will receive all the documents shown and the original unrestored hard top as well. This is one of the most carefully documented 190SLs I've handled. There are 61 years of receipts. And a few trophies! It's 'on the button' and ready for touring. I encourage bidders to review all 300+ images to fully understand the condition of the car. Non-dealer California residents will pay applicable tax and license fees. This 190SL is located at my gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO. The car is sold as-is with no warranty implied or otherwise. For new bidders, remember to refresh your browser regularly during the last minutes of bidding so you see the latest bids. And remember that any bid within the last 2 minutes of bidding resets the bidding clock to 2 minutes. Good luck to all bidders.1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
mbheritage said:
I attach a quick reminiscence of the car from the original and current owner's family: "Dad, Wilhelm Alfred xxxx aka Fred, was a young officer in Coast Guard when he ordered the 190SL in 1962 from the plant in Germany. Dad's father, Timm Alfred xxxx, and brother-in-law were going to Germany to visit relatives when Dad put in an order for the Mercedes. Dad said that they could drive it when they were in Germany. During its early years, the car was driven around Michigan while Dad captained ice breakers. Then driven to California where it was the daily driver on Hwy 1 performing lighthouse inspections for the Coast Guard. As all the servicemen, change of station were ~3 years involving moves from California to DC, back to the San Francisco Bay, Louisiana, DC and finally, back again to the City by the Bay and (the car was) retired for restoration. Dad did all the maintenance work on the car himself. He kept records in small notebooks of the mileage of each gas fill up and oil change. These records have been misplaced during the restoration. In 2008 Fred embarked on the restoration process of the 190."1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
mbheritage said:
@BigHAbsolutely. See images 242-2461995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet w/31k Miles
mbheritage said:
Please have a look at the undercarriage images I just uploaded. They reveal how clean the car is underneath as well and shows the original honey colored protectant on various hardware and the very clean grey floors.1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet w/31k Miles
mbheritage said:
@ILLANOIZ I apologize for the late response. The car is at my Gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO.1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet w/31k Miles
mbheritage said:
This is the last day for someone to own this attractive and very low mileage 124 Cabriolet. These cars are always in style and they're another example of a Mercedes-Benz that is not only a recognized young classic but is also a car you can drive daily. I encourage bidders to review all 190+ images to understand just how exceptional this Cabriolet is. The new owner will receive 2 keys, the handbook packet shown, misc. service orders, and the precious original window sticker. Non-dealer California residents will pay applicable tax and license fees. This Cabriolet is sold as-is with no warranty implied or otherwise. The car is located at my Gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO. Good luck to all bidders.1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet w/31k Miles
mbheritage said:
@Stingray8429 Paint looks quite nice at the moment. I would characterize the paint quality as excellent "street condition."1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet w/31k Miles
mbheritage said:
@Stingray8429 Thanks for the note. There is nothing in the available service history indicating head gasket replacement or upper engine harness replacement. Inspecting the harness connectors of the front engine sensors reveals no visible wire failure. We resealed the front cam cover to correct a minor oil leak front engine area. Hope this helps.1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet w/31k Miles
mbheritage said:
@ClassicRides While the badge install on the steering wheel is well done, it was not on the car from the factory.1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet w/31k Miles
mbheritage said:
@ILLANOIZ The car is at my gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO. Titled in California.1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet w/31k Miles
mbheritage said:
Welcome all to my latest auction, a triple black 1995 E320 Cabriolet with only 31k miles. There is a lot to like about this car and I encourage all bidders to have a look at all 208 images and the 3 videos. The car comes with a complete handbook packet and the original window sticker is on hand. Feel free to contact me with any questions. The car can be inspected at my gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes from SFO. Pre-purchase inspections are available locally as well.7k-Mile 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet
mbheritage said:
This 124 Cabriolet is definitely worth fighting for. I would join the fray, but I have a twin with 31k miles...One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
Thanks to all for the nice comments and bidding. The feeling is that this wagon is generally not replaceable hence the family has opted to continue marketing the car.One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
Welcome @abramsg2000 !One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
We're within an hour of someone being able to own this investment grade 124 wagon. This is an opportunity that may not come up again for a long time. As I mentioned in the video, E320 wagons of this caliber are virtually impossible to find. Eminently usable, attractive and comfortable, a great 124 wagon is always in vogue. I encourage bidders to review all 250+ images to understand just how exceptional this wagon is. Non-dealer California residents will pay applicable tax and license fees. This wagon is sold as-is with no warranty implied or otherwise. Good luck to all bidders.One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
@dieseltom The car does not have the luggage rack cross bars.One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
@mbfan73 Central CA car all its life. Garaged all its life. Sparingly used. Please look at all 260 images particularly #s 228-246, preferably full size on a PC. No rust. Investment grade throughout.One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
@dieseltom Thanks for the note. Will check with my client and report back.One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
@roup1 The Wagon is registered through April 2024 so all is good.One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
@roup1 I can only presume the car was not being used. The owners lived out of the country and used the car when in Northern California.One-Owner 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon w/44k Miles
mbheritage said:
@Jtwoods4 Good questions! The car was used when an out of country family periodically visited their property in Burlingame, CA. Thankfully I have a network that knows I'm looking for certain cars and I was tipped when it went to the detail shop I use here. I'm not familiar with DOT codes prior to 2000 but tires certainly could be original and of course need to be replaced. Lovely car with none of the hard use most 124 wagons suffered. Hope this helps.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon
mbheritage said:
Thanks to all for the comments and bidding. It takes a bit more to own it.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon
mbheritage said:
@Carbine123 All is revealed in photos 99 - 119Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon
mbheritage said:
@Carbine123 SureEuro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon
mbheritage said:
Make that 1 day to go! Feel free to contact me with any questions.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon
mbheritage said:
Final day for this unique European spec 300TD wagon. I encourage all bidders to carefully look at the entire 270 images of the car and the videos so you can bid with confidence. And as MB Market noted last night, the car can't be registered in California. We made a serious effort to register it but it lacks one emissions sticker on the core support. The new owner will receive the AZ title in the name of the owner that imported the car and first registered it in May of 1985 and a bill of sale from the current owner to whom the title was assigned to. The new owner will also receive the extensive service history shown, the excellent original handbook package, the European emergency triangle and the original safety kit. The third seat is shrink wrapped and will be included in the cargo area as shown. This TD wagon will be sold as is, with no warranty implied or otherwise. I'm happy to refer the new owner to a reliable shipping broker to facilitate the out of state delivery. The car is located at my gallery in Burlingame, 5 minutes south of SFO. Be sure to refresh your screen regularly during the last minutes of the auction so you see up to date bidding activity. And as most of you know, any bid placed within the last 2 minutes of the auction resets the auction clock to 2 minutes. Best of luck to all bidders.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon
mbheritage said:
@sowmsarvind Thanks for the note. These rubber drains are on both sides of the car. They vent moisture from inside the rocker chambers. Pretty clever.2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition
mbheritage said:
Great result for a great car. Thanks to all bidders and congratulations to @Munichhero. You have bought a most extraordinary CL65. And thanks to my friends at The Mercedes Market for creating this great platform.2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition
mbheritage said:
Last day for this rare CL65. Thanks to all for the bids and comments so far. I invite bidders to look at all 195 images so you have a complete picture of this CL. This is an opportunity to own 1 of only 40 examples produced globally - 20 for the US and 20 for Europe. As years go by I feel this car will be regarded as one of the rarest and most fascinating modern AMG models. It will be forever recognizable by its other worldly Alubeam paint. And notable as a car with one of the highest MSRPs in Mercedes' passenger car history! It pays to refresh your screen regularly in the closing minutes of the auction so you have an up-to-date view of bidding and time remaining for the auction. Don't wait until the last minute to bid and risk loosing this extraordinary CL65. The new owner will receive the full handbook package shown, two keys, misc. service invoices, and the full factory internal VMI report. The car is being sold as-is with no warranty implied of otherwise. California residents will pay appropriate tax and license fees. I can assist with shipping via my long time broker if necessary. The car is located at my gallery in Burlingame, CA - 5 minutes south of SFO. Good luck to all bidders.2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition
mbheritage said:
@570TE I did not receive invoices related to the list of servicing the seller provided me. However, the CarFax entries support the services noted. Yes, MZF did cycle the suspension through the suspension 'rodeo' via their test software and their were no issues in the system. And I've had no ABC issues during my driving.2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition
mbheritage said:
@MBFahrer Thanks for the note. We have to accept tonal differences in certain lights when plastic bumper covers are refurbished. It's a fact of life. And the one-off Alubeam Silver is particularly difficult to match due to the fact it requires an entirely different process to paint than standard metallic paint. It has twice the metallic content of any other metallic and requires 2-3 times the amount of clear. If fact I was particularly happy with the result given the lengthy process dictated by Alubeam. The difference is very subtle in most lights. It has an otherworldly glow.2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition
mbheritage said:
@dduanee Good man!2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition
mbheritage said:
@mbz2000 Thanks for the note. Yes, image 207 is a printout of the Monroney label's raw data. This includes all the option code numbers and attendant descriptions in addition to the paint code etc. The important codes here are the options - P97, H73, 793 and the specific price components of this special car. Suggested list price in the US was indeed $298,775. There are articles online supporting this price. Hope this helps.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
Thanks to all for the bidding and comments. It takes just a little bit more to own this car.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
Keep in mind that I spent about $5k to bring the car to its current level, cosmetically and technically. A buyer will receive all these documents.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
@Smyth Should be fine. The car has been carefully inspected and serviced and is ready for touring.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
@@Davidsbenz560 My broker estimates $1,700 open and $2,550 enclosed...1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
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@Davidsbenz560 I haven't heard from my shipping broker but I would estimate $1,600 open transport and $2,200 enclosed to NJ.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
I just uploaded a driving video for this 300SE.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
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Just a few hours to go for this lovely fully documented California from new 300SE. Feel free to contact me with any questions.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
@Smyth The Bedker Mexico AM/FM Cassette was MB's most sophisticated radio at the time.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
@Davidsbenz560You'll have to direct message me. I don't think MB Market allows phone #s to be exhanged via comments.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
@Ferdi Images 20 and 23 show the complete right and left quarter panels. These two panels were painted at some time in the car's life based on my paint depth readings this morning. Not much to see because the work was done well regarding color match and texture. Hope this helps.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
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To all. After measuring paint again this morning, I find that the deck lid has NOT been painted but both adjacent quarter panels have been painted. This was my error when describing the car during the listing process. The rest of the car's paint depth readings indicate original paint.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
@Ilovebigtoys Thanks for the note. I'm a 33 year classic MB dealer handling the entire range of unique MBs, from 300SL Gullwings to...300SEs. You're welcome to contact me privately via the Contact Seller link and I'm happy to assist with any other questions you might have. @Ferdi I'll have a video up in a few days. It's a two owner California car.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
mbheritage said:
@Davidsbenz560Thanks for the note. AC is ice cold. None of the typical seat sagging. All feels correct. I've owned at least 75 126s so I'm sensitive to this.1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-Speed
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Thanks to all for the great comments and bidding. And congratulations to @DesertRat for a hard fought win. This is a sweet little car.1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-Speed
mbheritage said:
I was just contacted regarding whether or not the cruise control functions. It works nicely...Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed
mbheritage said:
@SamSl Thanks for the note. I sold the car the day after the auction ended for $15k. You can find my inventory at mercedesheritage.com. Regards, RoyEuro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE w/5-spd Manual
mbheritage said:
Thanks for the comments and bidding. Very close but not quite there for such a rare car. I'm happy to have a discussion with any interested party regarding a sale. MB Market can connect us.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE w/5-spd Manual
mbheritage said:
We have a ways to go here. Keep in mind I spent over $7k improving this rare 123 Wagon. All my service invoices will come with the car. I received the plastic fitted dash cover and will include that in the sale. The car is immediately usable and drives beautifully.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE w/5-spd Manual
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The car smogged no problem yesterday so a California resident can buy the car with confidence. Compression readings cold are (1-6): 115/110/120/110/115/120. We also installed the correct driver's side under dash panel - found it in Croatia!Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE w/5-spd Manual
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@tcstraker No problem. Tires are dated 45th and 46th week of 2020. One is not dated but identical to the other 3 with regard to type and wear.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE w/5-spd Manual
mbheritage said:
Thanks for the note @tcstraker. In fact when the radio is turned off, it swivels 180 degrees and does look like a blank off plate. Clever function to foil would-be radio thieves. Climate control works correctly at the moment with heat and ac. No warning lamps on. Headlights seem to be aimed well. Additionally; clock/passenger outside mirror/fog lights/rear window power switches/various gauges/front courtesy lamp function as well. Hope this helps.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE w/5-spd Manual
mbheritage said:
I just purchased a solid fitted dash cover for this car. It will be included with car. Compression readings coming shortly.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE w/5-spd Manual
mbheritage said:
Some background on this rare 280TE. According to Nitske's MB Production Models book, 1,329 280TEs were constructed in 1985. And of course, all those cars were European models. MB never imported a gasoline 123 wagon to the US, much less the top-of-the line 280 model. We received the now iconic 300TD models. Great turbocharged TDs bring a premium today. A US 300TD produced 123 HP while the Euro 280TE produced 185 HP, a full 34% increase over the turbodiesels. Nor were there any manual gearbox US models ever offered here. If you parse the possible number of similar cars now sitting in the US, the number is exceedingly low. Particularly accounting for the 5-speed gearbox. I doubt there are more than a handful of 280TE wagons in the US of any configuration. In my 31 years of business, I've seen only 1 other 5-speed TE. It was offered to me on consignment about a year ago with an asking price of $45k. It was far ahead of this Thistle Green car cosmetically but had the same mileage and felt generally the same. Ultimately the owner changed his mind about selling, noting he'd never find another one...1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
mbheritage said:
Thanks to all for the comments and bidding. A 98% original paint 106k mile fully documented and well sorted 300SD needs to bring a bit more than the high bid here. We'll keep marketing the car. Keep an eye out for my ultra-rare 1985 280TE Euro wagon coming to MB Market soon.1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
mbheritage said:
I should mention that we largely corrected the 2 spots of discoloration in the rear footwells. Looks much better now.1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
mbheritage said:
I agree with @Awismot and @thewandering280e Pastel Grey is a very elegant color. I sold a spotless 82 300D in pastel grey/blue mb tex earlier in the year.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed
mbheritage said:
Thanks to all for the comments and bidding. Takes a bit more to own this rare 123 diesel. I don't expect to find another one.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed
mbheritage said:
@fiatspider I would say yes, anytime an odometer comes out of a car and is modified/changed etc. we would have to consider the mileage to be TMU. And I meant the new MPH odometer with zero mileage on it potentially would have been advanced to register the mileage equivalent to the KM showing on the discarded Euro odometer.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed
mbheritage said:
@clonski I tried to run a CarFax when I acquired the car but it was not in the database.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed
mbheritage said:
@fiatspider Thanks for the note. Your comments regarding the specification of the car are self-evident to the community. To my knowledge the prevailing practice when converting a 'grey market' car at that time was to advance the mileage on the new MPH speedometer head to reflect the KM on the car at the time of conversion. Contrary to MB Market's comment in the first paragraph, the car was in fact imported in 1984 as per the 'asterisk year' on the CA title of 1984. Comparing the build date of approx 01/84 with its first registration date in CA of 05/14/84 we can conclude the car had negligible use before being sold to my client. That said, you are correct in noting there can be vagarities with mileage on gray market cars. Hope this helps.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed
mbheritage said:
@clonski A new radiator was installed subsequent to the comments of high temps (11/06/09 @123,906 miles). Temps today are normal. I will upload images of paint depth readings which will reveal minor paint repairs over the years. As noted in the photo essay, hood, door, front fender, deck lid bolts never disturbed. I don't have compression readings.Euro 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed
mbheritage said:
Observations on this cool 300D’s gearbox: Intermittent low speed rumble only while idling along in 1st or 2nd gear. And balky 1st – 2nd upshift only after first start of the day with cold gearbox. We’ve chased both with new axles and differential/transmission fluid changes with some improvement. So, some gearbox wear after 161k miles. Will load a driving video tomorrow.