Not really a mechanical-technical question, more of a history-technical question.

I need to find out about my car (1987 560 SEL) - I have the records from 1991 onwards.

In January, 1991, the car was imported to Canada from the United States, where it has been since. I have all the records.

But I would like to get the records from its original sale in the United States and it registration there. I was told by the prior owner that it came from California, originally, but I need documentation.

CARFAX says nothing about the car (1987 to 1991), except subsequent to its importation to Canada. Here is the CarFax link:

http://www.carfax.com/cfm/FSBO.cfm?report=CFX000008192898

If the car sells to a buyer from the US, then there is no duty if the prior US registration can be produced.

Thanks for any help (maybe a DMV records-clerk is a member here?)

By the way, when I Carfaxed this car, I bought the unlimited 30 day - so if you want your car checked, send me an email (limit to a few per day - I need a life outside of Mercedes)

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1986 560SEL (just sold)
1990 300E (sold)
1987 190E (sold)
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