1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Widely regarded as one of the finest luxury sedans ever built, the Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL was part of the renowned W126 S-Class series, and 1986 model marked its first year.

The German luxury sedan featured Mercedes-Benz's 4.2-liter M116 V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, and the engineering excellence that made the W126 famous for durability, safety, and comfort. Its 420 SEL designation signified a 4.2-liter M116 V8 engine, S-Class, fuel injection, and long wheelbase.

Standard features included anti-lock brakes, automatic climate control, power accessories, premium materials, and the aerodynamic Phase II W126 styling update.

This example is finished in silver over a blue interior with dark blue leather upholstery, and it is reported to have been stored with the seller's family for 30-plus years.

This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a clean Michigan title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Finished in silver over dark blue leather upholstery

• 4.2-liter M116 SOHC V8 engine with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection

• 4-speed automatic transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• 4.2-liter V8 engine

• 4-speed automatic transmission

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

• Alloy wheels

• Headlamp wipers/washers

• Dark blue leather upholstery

• Automatic climate control

• Cruise control

• Burl walnut wood trim

• Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/Cassette stereo

Service & Documentation

• The seller states that the car was stored for more than 30 years and that the following work has been completed in preparation for the sale:

  • Installed Sentury Touring tires

  • Serviced brakes

  • Changed oil

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips, particularly on forward-facing surfaces

• Scratch on passenger front fender (has been touched up)

• Wheels are scuffed and worn

• Wear to interior materials including leather and wood

Ownership History

The clean CARFAX Vehicle History report lists New York and Michigan registration history, as well as showing several gaps.

Additional Information

The current owner states, "My uncle originally owned it in Astoria Queens (New York). It sat in the garage for 30 plus years. I think around 2006-2008 he titled it for Michigan when he moved closer to family. That's when he started driving it — it originally had low, low miles."

The clean Michigan title lists "exempt" for mileage.