1976 Mercedes Benz 450 SE Original, Classic, Vintage, No Rust, No Accidents

Price: - Item location: Covina, California, United States
Description:

1976 Mercedes-Benz S-Class SE

For sale, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE. Fully loaded short wheelbase S-Class (w116). 4.5 liter v8, automatic, air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, Becker Europa AM/FM stereo, etc. Original owner for over 43 years, and a very clean original vehicle. Silver exterior on blue leather interior. A California car with no accidents or rust, regularly serviced and maintained throughout ownership. The vehicle retains a CLEAN CALIFORNIA TITLE, CURRENT REGISTRATION and PASSING SMOG CERTIFICATE. Recent servicing over last few years includes front brake calipers, timing chain rails and tensioner, power steering pump reseal, radiator reconditioning, suspension bushings, tie rods, battery, and oil change. All servicing and repair performed by Mercedes factory trained technicians, using original equipment or equivalent quality parts. The vehicle is free from leaks, does not smoke from exhaust, does not have blow-by from crankcase, idles smooth, and does not overheat. See the recent smog test results in the listings photos as an indicator of the engines condition and how clean it runs. The vehicle simply runs, drives, stops, and steers as it should. The dash shows typical wear with cracks. The front leather seats have minor cracks in the seat cushions, the rear seat leather is blemish free. The A/C compressor front seal leaks and shall need replacement, otherwise the A/C system is complete and functional. The right rear window does not operate. The exterior paint is immaculate, and the body is super straight, as shown in the photos. The body and door gaps are excellent. Front grill and headlamp doors are in very good condition and not cracked. The Becker Europa stereo works. This is an original complete vehicle that is roadworthy, not a barn find. This vehicle has been used, not abused, and cared for by the original owner for over 43 years. It is not easy to find an original, well kept example of a Mercedes w116, seize the opportunity to add this to your collection and enjoy it for many more years to come.
This vehicle is being sold AS-IS with no warranties expressed or implied. The vehicle is available for viewing and inspection at any time during the auction, by appointment only. Please email the seller to set an appointment. The vehicle is located in zip code 91723. Please feel free to ask any questions and bid confidently, this is a very clean and original vehicle. Thank you and good luck.