Bid for your chance to own this Mercedes-Benz W126 Complete Split Rear Seats only on The MB Market. Offered as a complete set, this option 224 listing is available in Cupertino, California.
Bid for your chance to own these W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers for the W126 on The MB Market. These bumpers fit all W126's from 1986-1991. The bumpers has never been repainted and show in original used condition.
shervinator said:
Oakland special? Just kidding. This looks like a cool starting point for someone with deep enough pockets. I wonder what its previous racing history was. Too bad there's no VIN to look up the backstory on CarFax.
What a phenomenal example. First year, Light Ivory, Palomino, original California plates and frames. This spec is so representative of 1981, which was really still the late '70s.
Best color combination ever (not that I'm biased or anything). This should do well.
@txmbnut1962 I didn't even realize it had 360k miles. That's incredible and actually a GOOD sign that shouldn't scare anyone away. The fact that it presents like a car with 160k miles instead of 360k is a testament to how well it has been kept for the last 28+ years. Most examples with this kind of mileage (even of the W126) are in awful cosmetic condition, even if they're still running. 360k is not that high for the OM617A engine. No, this isn't a Dean Laumbach garage queen investment car... it's even better, because you can actually use it like a normal car and not feel guilty about it. And it still looks great. The seller made the right call by not letting it go for so low. Hope a deal can be reached between interested parties.
@avemaria It was a joke. Innocent bystander here. If I had to guess, polyurethane. But I'll let the seller chime in to confirm.
Amazed at how this has 273k miles despite looking so mint. That interior looks fresh! Are the carpets new? I'd expect the originals to fade after so many miles and years. Pro-tip from a fellow grey-market Mercedes owner: look inside the first couple of pages of the Maintenance Booklet and/or Owner's Manual, and you're likely to see the original European license plate number written down. In this case, it would probably be a Danish license plate since the car was ordered in Denmark. It'd be great to have replicas made and put on for shows, since the car is so close to original otherwise.
@avemaria Dreams.
@thembmarket Thank you for the corrections. However, the listing's title now calls it a 1988 (it should still be corrected to say 1985). Fun fact as a side note: despite the runaway success of the 300SD and subsequent 300SDL (the latter to a lesser degree), there was no diesel W126 model offered for 1988 or 1989. It was only in 1990 that the diesel W126 made a return with the 350SD and 350SDL, both in much more limited numbers.
This is actually a 1985 model. Take a look at the build month of 12/84 as well as the data card listing all the options. Up top, it says "1985", and towards the bottom is "805: CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR". This means the last digit shows the last digit of the model year (in this case "5" for 1985). The CarFax report calls it a 1985 model too. https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1NZMgEK7DLyEarnlo How do I know this? Because my 1984 300SD (7/84 build month) has option code 804 (meaning it's a 1984 model). It's also worth noting that this car has option code 820: VEHICLES FOR TOURIST (USA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA). That means it was originally sold as part of the European Delivery Program. The originally owner(s) picked it up from the factory in Stuttgart and drove it around Europe before having it shipped home. It's also quite rare to see a Gen 1 W126 in Black Pearl Metallic (199) — sometimes called Blue-Black Metallic — and especially on a 300SD. This was a color that became much more popular during the latter half of the W126's production run (think 560SEL). Very nicely kept car regardless. Good luck to the seller.
Welcome to the auction of this extremely rare set of W126 rear seats featuring Option 224: "Front & Rear Single Seats, Left and Right, Electrically Adjustable; Front Seats With Memory Control, Electric Headrest Adjustment & Ruffled Pockets". This factory option cost thousands of dollars when these cars were new, and thus was very rarely ordered by customers. It offered 4-place seating in the W126 long-wheelbase sedan, with heated and reclining rear seats and controls. The seats looked visually similar to the ones that came standard in the C126 coupe, but the heating and reclining capabilities were unique only to this option code in the SEL. Today, these seats are among the most coveted parts in the W126 community due to their rarity, functionality, and novelty. This set features everything: all necessary trim, motors, harnesses, hardware and framing. The functions in this set are untested, since this is how I bought them. I was told the pieces were removed from three separate cars: a 1986 560SEL, a 1987 560SEL, and a 1988 560SEL. The interior colors seen are Black leather (271), Palomino leather (274), and Creme-Beige leather (275). This seat pattern was used through the 1988 model year; the 1989–91 models had different seat pads, which the top center cushion in this set is from. It goes without saying that whoever buys this set would want all the colors to match, so I contacted GAHH Upholstery in Los Angeles and asked them what they could do. They told me that the coupe upholstery kit they make should fit the seats perfectly, since they just made one for a customer in Lebanon and was told it fit. Whoever buys these will have a truly unique and highly desirable option in their W126. Thanks for your consideration!
@rickd01They were designed to only fit into an SEL.
Congrats @Preador! You got an amazing deal on these.
Just 1 HOUR LEFT on this NO RESERVE auction... whoever wins takes them home! As a reminder, I'm willing to offer FREE DELIVERY to anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area (roughly anywhere between San Francisco, Oakland, and Gilroy). I'm getting ready to call the police, because they'll be stolen if they sell for this price! These genuine Euro bumpers are truly rare and will make your Gen II W126 stand out from all the rest at the next car show. Don't miss out!
@SwissBlissNowhere in the description does it say the front bumper can fit a coupe... only the rear bumper is interchangeable between the two body styles. The front bumper is made for sedans only. Please read the description closely before bidding.
@SwissBlissMy nickname was given to me in high school by a teacher who probably got it from that movie!
@SwissBlissNo, that is not the same set. Different seller, different bumpers.
@SwissBlissYou would have to consult a body shop. I personally believe it can, but that's just my opinion and I can't make any guarantees. The polyurethane bumper cover is bendable (that's what it was made to do), so the only remaining fixes should be to bend the chrome back into shape and to repair the cracks in the fiberglass bar underneath (though the latter has no impact on the looks). Keep in mind that the front bumper has no damage at all aside from the tiny dent seen in picture #11, which I believe a PDR specialist should be able to remove. When your car's hood is closed, it will hardly even be noticeable since the grille will cover it. Hope this helps. I am also happy to show them in person to anyone interested before the auction's close tomorrow.
Less than 24 hours left on these beautiful and rare bumpers! Don't let these get away. There are only two sets for sale in North America right now, and this is one of them. At this price or anywhere near it, they're an absolute steal. For anyone living in the San Francisco Bay Area (roughly anywhere between San Francisco, Oakland, and Gilroy), I'll go the extra mile and sweeten the deal: you won't have to pay for shipping. I'll personally deliver them to you FREE of charge. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me using the "Message Seller" button at the top of the page. Again, happy bidding!
Required viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edfo_8LdOU
@1976w123Yes, there is an outward curve towards the top of the rear bumper on the passenger side. The damage has been highlighted in the photos, as well as a small dent on the chrome of the rear bumper towards the passenger side (close to the inner-most bolt). These imperfections can be seen in the photos. Hope this clarification helps.
@SwissBlissThanks for your interest. Please use the "Message Seller" button at the top of the page to get in touch with me so I can get you a more accurate quote. I have already looked at UPS, FedEx, and uShip to get the best shipping rates, but estimates will vary on your exact location and needs.
@nycexec212The rear bumper does fit a coupe!
Hi everyone, and welcome to my very first auction on The MB Market. Excited to be here. For your consideration is a very rare and desirable set of W126 Gen II European-spec bumpers, only a small handful of which are currently in North America. As noted above, the grey market boom of the early-to-mid-'80s ushered in thousands of Gen I W126s into the US. But when the US Dollar was devalued in 1985, the number of grey market imports began to plummet. The US DOT and EPA also began cracking down and conducting raids on private importers and conversion houses, many of which weren't fully complying by federalization laws. Suddenly, the boom was no more. When the Gen II W126 was launched for the 1986 model year, American customers were pleased to find that the US-spec versions had much more power than their previous Gen I counterparts. That, combined with the factors above, meant that Americans had far fewer incentives to buy a car from overseas. Congress outlawed the grey market altogether in 1988, effectively shutting the door on any import newer than 25 years. Mercedes-Benz of North America's lobbying had finally worked. All this meant that there were very few 1986–88 W126s that made it into the US, and almost all those that did had their original Euro-spec bumpers swapped out for the standard US-spec ones. Bumpers like these are very hard to find stateside, and this pair came here much later, in 2013. Hope you enjoyed the quick history lesson. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy bidding!
@Stuttgart_Steel The derelict examples you described are exactly the type that I see ending up at Pick-N-Pull week after week. It's so sad to see, because these really are great cars that will outlive their owners if taken care of properly. But most of them aren't, and today there are really only two categories of survivors left: low-mileage garage queens and completely neglected trash heaps. There's hardly anything left in between that's actually a nice well-maintained daily driver, which is where I feel this car and my 300SD fall under. I have always said that the worst thing that can happen to any car is a good reputation for reliability. Why? Because then people stop taking care of them. I also have a grey market 1985 500SEL in these exact colors too. Midnight Blue on Palomino makes most other color combos lackluster. ;)
This should be very interesting to watch, since I own the identical twin to this car in these exact colors (except mine is an '84). This color combo has become much rarer and more desirable in recent years, and to see it on a 300SD in such nice condition is even better. Best of luck!
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shervinator said:
Oakland special? Just kidding. This looks like a cool starting point for someone with deep enough pockets. I wonder what its previous racing history was. Too bad there's no VIN to look up the backstory on CarFax.1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD w/57k Miles
shervinator said:
What a phenomenal example. First year, Light Ivory, Palomino, original California plates and frames. This spec is so representative of 1981, which was really still the late '70s.Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
shervinator said:
Best color combination ever (not that I'm biased or anything). This should do well.28-Years Owned 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
shervinator said:
@txmbnut1962 I didn't even realize it had 360k miles. That's incredible and actually a GOOD sign that shouldn't scare anyone away. The fact that it presents like a car with 160k miles instead of 360k is a testament to how well it has been kept for the last 28+ years. Most examples with this kind of mileage (even of the W126) are in awful cosmetic condition, even if they're still running. 360k is not that high for the OM617A engine. No, this isn't a Dean Laumbach garage queen investment car... it's even better, because you can actually use it like a normal car and not feel guilty about it. And it still looks great. The seller made the right call by not letting it go for so low. Hope a deal can be reached between interested parties.Premerger AMG S123 Wagon Spoiler NOS
shervinator said:
@avemaria It was a joke. Innocent bystander here. If I had to guess, polyurethane. But I'll let the seller chime in to confirm.1984 Mercedes-Benz 280TE 5-Speed Manual
shervinator said:
Amazed at how this has 273k miles despite looking so mint. That interior looks fresh! Are the carpets new? I'd expect the originals to fade after so many miles and years. Pro-tip from a fellow grey-market Mercedes owner: look inside the first couple of pages of the Maintenance Booklet and/or Owner's Manual, and you're likely to see the original European license plate number written down. In this case, it would probably be a Danish license plate since the car was ordered in Denmark. It'd be great to have replicas made and put on for shows, since the car is so close to original otherwise.Premerger AMG S123 Wagon Spoiler NOS
shervinator said:
@avemaria Dreams.28-Years Owned 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
shervinator said:
@thembmarket Thank you for the corrections. However, the listing's title now calls it a 1988 (it should still be corrected to say 1985). Fun fact as a side note: despite the runaway success of the 300SD and subsequent 300SDL (the latter to a lesser degree), there was no diesel W126 model offered for 1988 or 1989. It was only in 1990 that the diesel W126 made a return with the 350SD and 350SDL, both in much more limited numbers.28-Years Owned 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
shervinator said:
This is actually a 1985 model. Take a look at the build month of 12/84 as well as the data card listing all the options. Up top, it says "1985", and towards the bottom is "805: CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR". This means the last digit shows the last digit of the model year (in this case "5" for 1985). The CarFax report calls it a 1985 model too. https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1NZMgEK7DLyEarnlo How do I know this? Because my 1984 300SD (7/84 build month) has option code 804 (meaning it's a 1984 model). It's also worth noting that this car has option code 820: VEHICLES FOR TOURIST (USA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA). That means it was originally sold as part of the European Delivery Program. The originally owner(s) picked it up from the factory in Stuttgart and drove it around Europe before having it shipped home. It's also quite rare to see a Gen 1 W126 in Black Pearl Metallic (199) — sometimes called Blue-Black Metallic — and especially on a 300SD. This was a color that became much more popular during the latter half of the W126's production run (think 560SEL). Very nicely kept car regardless. Good luck to the seller.Mercedes-Benz W126 Complete Split Rear Seats
shervinator said:
Welcome to the auction of this extremely rare set of W126 rear seats featuring Option 224: "Front & Rear Single Seats, Left and Right, Electrically Adjustable; Front Seats With Memory Control, Electric Headrest Adjustment & Ruffled Pockets". This factory option cost thousands of dollars when these cars were new, and thus was very rarely ordered by customers. It offered 4-place seating in the W126 long-wheelbase sedan, with heated and reclining rear seats and controls. The seats looked visually similar to the ones that came standard in the C126 coupe, but the heating and reclining capabilities were unique only to this option code in the SEL. Today, these seats are among the most coveted parts in the W126 community due to their rarity, functionality, and novelty. This set features everything: all necessary trim, motors, harnesses, hardware and framing. The functions in this set are untested, since this is how I bought them. I was told the pieces were removed from three separate cars: a 1986 560SEL, a 1987 560SEL, and a 1988 560SEL. The interior colors seen are Black leather (271), Palomino leather (274), and Creme-Beige leather (275). This seat pattern was used through the 1988 model year; the 1989–91 models had different seat pads, which the top center cushion in this set is from. It goes without saying that whoever buys this set would want all the colors to match, so I contacted GAHH Upholstery in Los Angeles and asked them what they could do. They told me that the coupe upholstery kit they make should fit the seats perfectly, since they just made one for a customer in Lebanon and was told it fit. Whoever buys these will have a truly unique and highly desirable option in their W126. Thanks for your consideration!Mercedes-Benz W126 Complete Split Rear Seats
shervinator said:
@rickd01They were designed to only fit into an SEL.NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
Congrats @Preador! You got an amazing deal on these.NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
Just 1 HOUR LEFT on this NO RESERVE auction... whoever wins takes them home! As a reminder, I'm willing to offer FREE DELIVERY to anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area (roughly anywhere between San Francisco, Oakland, and Gilroy). I'm getting ready to call the police, because they'll be stolen if they sell for this price! These genuine Euro bumpers are truly rare and will make your Gen II W126 stand out from all the rest at the next car show. Don't miss out!NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
@SwissBlissNowhere in the description does it say the front bumper can fit a coupe... only the rear bumper is interchangeable between the two body styles. The front bumper is made for sedans only. Please read the description closely before bidding.NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
@SwissBlissMy nickname was given to me in high school by a teacher who probably got it from that movie!NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
@SwissBlissNo, that is not the same set. Different seller, different bumpers.NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
@SwissBlissYou would have to consult a body shop. I personally believe it can, but that's just my opinion and I can't make any guarantees. The polyurethane bumper cover is bendable (that's what it was made to do), so the only remaining fixes should be to bend the chrome back into shape and to repair the cracks in the fiberglass bar underneath (though the latter has no impact on the looks). Keep in mind that the front bumper has no damage at all aside from the tiny dent seen in picture #11, which I believe a PDR specialist should be able to remove. When your car's hood is closed, it will hardly even be noticeable since the grille will cover it. Hope this helps. I am also happy to show them in person to anyone interested before the auction's close tomorrow.NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
Less than 24 hours left on these beautiful and rare bumpers! Don't let these get away. There are only two sets for sale in North America right now, and this is one of them. At this price or anywhere near it, they're an absolute steal. For anyone living in the San Francisco Bay Area (roughly anywhere between San Francisco, Oakland, and Gilroy), I'll go the extra mile and sweeten the deal: you won't have to pay for shipping. I'll personally deliver them to you FREE of charge. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me using the "Message Seller" button at the top of the page. Again, happy bidding!1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 'Evolution I' w/49K Original Miles
shervinator said:
Required viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edfo_8LdOUNO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
@1976w123Yes, there is an outward curve towards the top of the rear bumper on the passenger side. The damage has been highlighted in the photos, as well as a small dent on the chrome of the rear bumper towards the passenger side (close to the inner-most bolt). These imperfections can be seen in the photos. Hope this clarification helps.NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
@SwissBlissThanks for your interest. Please use the "Message Seller" button at the top of the page to get in touch with me so I can get you a more accurate quote. I have already looked at UPS, FedEx, and uShip to get the best shipping rates, but estimates will vary on your exact location and needs.NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
@nycexec212The rear bumper does fit a coupe!NO RESERVE: Mercedes-Benz W126 Gen II Euro-Spec Front & Rear Bumpers
shervinator said:
Hi everyone, and welcome to my very first auction on The MB Market. Excited to be here. For your consideration is a very rare and desirable set of W126 Gen II European-spec bumpers, only a small handful of which are currently in North America. As noted above, the grey market boom of the early-to-mid-'80s ushered in thousands of Gen I W126s into the US. But when the US Dollar was devalued in 1985, the number of grey market imports began to plummet. The US DOT and EPA also began cracking down and conducting raids on private importers and conversion houses, many of which weren't fully complying by federalization laws. Suddenly, the boom was no more. When the Gen II W126 was launched for the 1986 model year, American customers were pleased to find that the US-spec versions had much more power than their previous Gen I counterparts. That, combined with the factors above, meant that Americans had far fewer incentives to buy a car from overseas. Congress outlawed the grey market altogether in 1988, effectively shutting the door on any import newer than 25 years. Mercedes-Benz of North America's lobbying had finally worked. All this meant that there were very few 1986–88 W126s that made it into the US, and almost all those that did had their original Euro-spec bumpers swapped out for the standard US-spec ones. Bumpers like these are very hard to find stateside, and this pair came here much later, in 2013. Hope you enjoyed the quick history lesson. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy bidding!1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
shervinator said:
@Stuttgart_Steel The derelict examples you described are exactly the type that I see ending up at Pick-N-Pull week after week. It's so sad to see, because these really are great cars that will outlive their owners if taken care of properly. But most of them aren't, and today there are really only two categories of survivors left: low-mileage garage queens and completely neglected trash heaps. There's hardly anything left in between that's actually a nice well-maintained daily driver, which is where I feel this car and my 300SD fall under. I have always said that the worst thing that can happen to any car is a good reputation for reliability. Why? Because then people stop taking care of them. I also have a grey market 1985 500SEL in these exact colors too. Midnight Blue on Palomino makes most other color combos lackluster. ;)1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
shervinator said:
This should be very interesting to watch, since I own the identical twin to this car in these exact colors (except mine is an '84). This color combo has become much rarer and more desirable in recent years, and to see it on a 300SD in such nice condition is even better. Best of luck!