Stunning Collectors 1987 MB 560 SEC Luxury Coupe


A RARE CLASSIC MERCEDES:


BEAUTIFUL MERCEDES BENZ 560 SEC COUPE



Private Owner Sale. The Finest Mercedes Benz 560 SEC Coupe available. Classic example of the large, fast and rare 3890 pound beast. Powered by a dual overhead cam 5.6-liter engine this car is fast, responsive, tight and handles like a dream. Meticulous, complete mechanical restoration managed by Mercedes Benz enthusiast/fanatic. Only original Mercedes Benz parts used and top Mercedes professionals performed all work. No expense or time spared to achieve perfection. Over $33,000 in documented receipts in the past 3 years.


The body is beautiful astral silver metallic. The paint is impeccable with only a few, very minor defects. The front and rear bumpers were painted in August 2003 and are near perfect. I have four new original stock Mercedes alloy wheels and five other original alloys (9 total). High quality, polished chrome fender wells and chrome side view mirrors added to accent the already beautiful, original, stock chrome bumpers and trim.


The interior is an immaculate burgundy red, with a black dashboard and Zebrano wood trim throughout. A new custom-made headliner was just installed. The seats have top of the line Ramshead 2 piece, custom sheepskin seat covers that perfectly match the astral silver color of the exterior. The stereo system consists of an Alpine AM/FM/CD and a 10" trunk mounted Bazooka base tube that is custom wired with an on/off Mercedes rocker switch. The car has 4 wheel ABS, heated front power seats/headrests, a fully independent front suspension with a hydraulic self leveling rear suspension, airbags, front & rear A/C, dual horns, cruise control, telescopic power steering, power door locks, factory alarm, and a sunroof. The purchase price in 1987 was $67,000.

Below is the link to the Mercedes Photos:

MERCEDES PHOTOS-Click Here

This is a classic car in mint condition that needs nothing but a real enthusiast who enjoys the best!!

Original 141,000 miles with less than 21,000 miles since complete mechanical restoration. Mechanical restoration includes among numerous items a complete new cylinder head, new transmission,water pump, all hoses, all new fuel system, radiator, alternator and starter ($14,400) all new front and rear suspension components, brakes, calipers and rotors ($5600) a complete refurbishment of the climate control system ($4700) numerous exterior and interior appointments ($7350).

It is impossible to itemize all I the work and passion in this vehicle. I have a huge folder of documentation itemizing the $33,000 invested in the last 3 years. I also have all original purchase documentation and a separate file of service/repair records since the car was delivered in 1987. Below is the complete Mercedes Restoration List Link.

RESTORATION LIST - Click Here

Please Click on the link below to see my perfectly restored 1981 BMW 733i Four Door Sedan for sale. This car has the highest level of meticulous detail with over $45,000 in documented receipts in the last 3 years!!!


PERFECT 1981 733i BMW 4 Door Sedan For Sale


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Last edited by hoover : 12-24-2004 at 09:41 AM.

You've got to wonder about that kinda thing. Granted you never build an older car to make money on it, but jeez, and $30K and it's still STOCK?!
Man..

Pretty car though... Needs a nice diesel engine..

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1982 VW Caddy diesel 406K 1.9L AAZ
1994 E320 195K

I love the SEC's. This one is fantastic. It is not hard to spend $30,000 on one of these cars but it is really hard to get the money back out.

THe car looks excellent but with 140,000 miles, what is the best price from a willing buyer? With the heads and fuel injection the motor should run well for a long time and the spindles on the wheels being replaced shows that they measured all the critical dimensions and replaced as necessary, by the book. It looks like ti was restored properly. Do we have an asking price?

When I started fixing up my SL I was told I would never sell it. I asked why and was told I would have too much money in it. THey were right. I have more in it than it would sell for. The best thing to do is fix it then drive it.

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Steve
1985 Mercedes 500SL Euro (Gray market)
1995 BMW 520i Euro (Gray market)
1992 BMW 525it Wagon
1994 Honda Del Sol Si

Did anyone else catch that he says it has "zebrano" wood instead of burl walnut? Unless this is a special order it makes me wonder what type of "enthusiast" he is.

If memory serves, this car was on E-Bay or Auto Trader a year ago. Don't recall the price if it was given. FYI

I knew this car looked familiar. I found it in an issue of STAR magazine last night. I think I have also seen it on ebay at some time or another.

I want to see if I have the issue.

THere is a local SEC that looks good selling for about $8000. Unless you are going to show it or have a ton of dough to toss around I would ge the old goat and fix it up. But that is just me. I do my own service and it's kind of a hobby...

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Steve
1985 Mercedes 500SL Euro (Gray market)
1995 BMW 520i Euro (Gray market)
1992 BMW 525it Wagon
1994 Honda Del Sol Si

It was either May/June or maybe March/April of 2004. It is in the classifieds. I don't have access to them right now or I would look it up for you. It pretty much repeats what is in the thread above.
I know what you mean. With my 420SEL I expect it to look and perform like a new car (which it is not) and many times I get disgusted with myself because I see some of the "non-restored" autos in the STAR and wish that mine was as clean, free of door dings, mechanically perfect, etc. as those other cars. I would be the one to dump big $$$ into a car because I become emotionally attached to it - schmuck that I am.

I could have said the same thing! I want perfection but am not smart enough to sell mine and buy a really good one. One more repair, one more fix, a little paint and my car will be perfect! But alas, there are still nagging problems and some of the cosmetic parts are so expensive... I think I am going to drive it til I drop because if I keep repairing it it will last forever. (I have spent $7000 in parts over the last 5 years and I did the labor). It sure is crude next to a new one but I am not a new SL500 buyer and unless I hit the lotto or something, I don't think I will ever be one.

Regarding the ad, I thought it was featured, not advertised for sale.

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Steve
1985 Mercedes 500SL Euro (Gray market)
1995 BMW 520i Euro (Gray market)
1992 BMW 525it Wagon
1994 Honda Del Sol Si

Sorry for the miscommunication. It was an ad - not feature. I have somehow nicked the plastic rocker panel on the drivers side driver door and can not find one to replace it. I also need the caps that cover the bolts that are attached to the trans. tunnel in the back seat. Other than that my interior is perfect - except dirty right now. Anyone know where I can obtain these parts? I have tried with the dealer and they have been on order for almost 6 mo. now. The color is palomino (420SEL).

Did you try Phil at Partsshop?

Interior parts are so expensive that I passed on a car because the front and back seats seemd to need recover and rebuild. THe parts were almost $3000 including 2 new seat bottom frames. A good interior is important!

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Steve
1985 Mercedes 500SL Euro (Gray market)
1995 BMW 520i Euro (Gray market)
1992 BMW 525it Wagon
1994 Honda Del Sol Si

Never saw the actual asking price, did I miss something? The 733 has been on Ebay and in Roundel but I don't think it ever sold. Does anyone know what the actual asking price is?

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2002 500SL(Black/Black)
1992 300SE(Black/Black)
1992 190E 2.3(White/Navy)
1999 VW Jetta TDI(Pearl Green)
1986 SAAB 900 Base 3 door(White)
1983 Porsche 911SC(Chiffon)
1977 VW Scirocco(DiamondSilver)

Here is his current price:

http://page.auctions.shopping.yahoo.com/auction/83991620

Buy-it-Now of $18,960

Bidding starts at $18,560

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1986 560SEL (just sold)
1990 300E (sold)
1987 190E (sold)
Off to China!

If you have the money to buy it, I wouldn't expect to have much service needed in the near future. I would like it but my wife would kill me.

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Steve
1985 Mercedes 500SL Euro (Gray market)
1995 BMW 520i Euro (Gray market)
1992 BMW 525it Wagon
1994 Honda Del Sol Si