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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE

by Paul on May 18, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with No comments

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I’m not really a big car kind of guy. But if I was going to go for a large, executive sedan, a Mercedes-Benz S class would be at the top of my list. This is the car of celebrities, dictators and captains of industry. Of all the S classes over the years, the W126 is quite possibly the one most loved by collectors. When it was launched at the outset of the 1980s, it was not only technically advanced by carried the legendary Mercedes-Benz build quality enthusiasts had come to appreciate. This 1989 300SE for sale in New Jersey is part of a dying breed, as many of these sedans were run for hundreds of thousands of miles, leaving mint examples few and far between.

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Year: 1989
Model: 300SE
Engine: 3.0 liter inline six
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 83,000 mi
Price: $9,950

Click for Details: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE on eBay

1989 Mercedes Benz 300SE W126 S-Class Sedan. $1,400 service with full inspection by J&J Automotive: “The most solid best-driving 126 I’ve seen in years, needs nothing.” The only short-wheelbase version of the Series 2 W126 imported to the US. ONE owner for 24 years. Clean carfax and AutoCheck. New exhaust system, new Michelin tires, new headlight surrounds, new rubber antenna seal, several new window switches. Original Black Pearl Metallic (Dark Charcoal Gray) with Dove Gray Leather interior. EVERYTHING ON THIS CAR WORKS.

Exterior presents beautifully as shown. There are three TINY dings that will come out with Paintess Dent Removal; Road nicks and scratches have been touched up. Interior upholstery, carpeting and wood is gorgeous – no rips, cracks, tears, stains. The Series 2 was among the last of the nearly hand-built Mercedes and rare original low mileage examples are now appreciating in value. Shown by appointment. Relocating later this year and unfortunately must sell Mercedes collection: a 1987 190e and 1987 560SL also avaiable in similar condition. Call 862-251-1518 or email with questions.

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For someone who wants a little bit more space than what an E class offers but with similar fuel economy, this short wheelbase W126 represents the automotive version of Goldilocks. It’s just right. For a 300SE in top notch condition, expect to pay somewhere around $10,000 to $12,000. This 300SE is undeniably nice. The black metallic paintwork over gray leather is probably one of my favorite color combinations for this car, as it adds to its stately air. A price of around $8,500 to $9,000 might be a little more realistic than having it glance the $10,000 mark, but if this car is as described, I could personally see stretching that little bit extra to make this mine.

-Paul

2008 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate

by Ben on May 17, 2013 in AMG, Mercedes Benz with No comments

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Need to haul a bunch of stuff around at neck breaking speeds? Today is your lucky day. Love doing burnouts and getting strange looks from confused bystanders? Today is your lucky day too! The E63 AMG Estate is a car that car guys get but most others don’t. Why does a station wagon have 500+ hp and sound like a hungry lion trapped outside of a New York Deli? Because wildly fast and ridiculous wagons make the world a better place. The 2008 AMG wagon is located in my lovely city by the bay and needs a new home.

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Year: 2008
Model: E63 AMG Estate
Engine: 6.2 liter V8
Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
Mileage: 63,949
Price: No Reserve Auction, Current bid of $32,223

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Selling this 2008 E63 Wagon for no reserve. The last bid will win the car. Please only bid if you are genuinely interested in owning this fine AMG wagon. One owner 2008 Mercedes Benz E63 wagon with 63,949 miles. Only 62 E63 wagons were produced in 2008. Super rare. It comes factory with 6.2L V8 producing a whopping 507HP/465ft-lbs and 7 speed transmission.

This is the ultimate sleeper wagon and its currently de-badged (have the original emblems) of the E63 emblem on tail gate. This wagon will give you pure enjoyment and thrill when driving this wagon. It has all the right features and great color combination. Only feature it does not have is the 3rd row seat but that means it has the spare tire option.

Car was purchased from Smythe Mercedes Benz in San Jose California on 12/2007. Meticulous dealer records with service and warranty information included with sale. All services performed at Smythe European Mercedes Benz. Folder with detailed records date and mileage in chronological order. Original window sticker, books, and keys. No accidents or damage. No pets or smoking. Clean carfax and title in hand. Many pics below.

Just installed two new rear tires this week. Front tires are still very new tread. All matching tires in factory sizes 245/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rears. Last month installed new v belt. Recent dealer inspection on 4/13/2013 with 63,731 miles. Results posted in pics below. Car is in fantastic shape!

Ordered new with the following equipment:

Iridium Silver
Black Nappa leather

Options-
Voice control
Premium pkg II
- Dvd navigation, heated and active vented seats, power rear side window shades, keyless go, Bi xenon headlamps with active illumination, head lamp washing system, cornering fog lamps.

Total MSRP $93,305.00

Hoping that this car finds a great home. The right wagon enthusiast that appreciates the best of the best wagons on the road! Seller reserves right to cancel auction early. Email for more info.

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I believe there were 153 E63 wagons produced and only 62 of those left the factory in 2008 making this a pretty rare breed of AMG. This would be the perfect SF hoonmobile. If I got my hands on this wagon San Francisco could forget about their fog issue as I would be leaving enough tire smoke at every street intersection to keep the city in the clouds year round. The M156 NA 6.2 is the best sounding V8 Mercedes has ever built and was originally developed for DTM racing. Let’s hope this wagon goes to a good owner who isn’t afraid to let the lion out and allow us all to enjoy the sweet sounds from Großaspach.

-Ben

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

by Jeff on May 17, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with 3 Comments

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Mercedes has a long track record of introducing striking vehicles that combine class with performance; however, in the case of the W113 Pagoda, finding one with a stick-shift with which to stir the 2.8 litre six’s 170 b.h.p. is a bit of a needle in a haystack. Like most creations from Stuttgart, the car was packed with advanced features such as aluminum body panels and an optional removable hard top. Some, however, were extra special, coming with a fifth gear instead of the standard four.

This example is one of those cars, and more significantly, one of only 882 to feature the optional ZF 5-speed. With the added bonus of operational A/C, original body panels still intact, and new carpeting with matching ivory white hardtop, this 280SL is hard to find fault with. Although no mention is offered of its mechanical condition, we can only assume its impressive cosmetics and rare options support a rich history of passionate owners.

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Year: 1969
Model: 280SL
Engine: 2.8 liter inline six
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Mileage: 94,998
Price: $59,000

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1969 MERCEDES BENZ
280SL – W113
5 Speed ZF Transmission with A/C

This is an original 280SL with 95,000 original miles.
Purchased from a Mercedes Benz dealership, this car has the very rare ZF transmission 5 speed.
Original Fenders with notched and factory weld.
Original floors with no rust anywhere on the car.
The original color was DB181 light beige, now done in a DB50 white.
Complete leather interior.
New carpet.
New hard top.
Soft top is in very good condition.
Chrome is very nice.
Contact us for more info.

We ship around the world. ($1,300 to Rotterdam, $2,500 to Japan)

This car is on consignment and we reserve the right to end the auction at anytime. The deposit is not refundable, unless agreed with the owner of the vehicle.

Payment in full is due within 5 days after the auction. Please contact us for our company policy and agreement.

Clear title.

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These cars are desirable in any form, but the addition of ZF box makes this one even more mouth-watering. Mercedes’ roadsters are well known for their propensity to rise in value, so the combination of seemingly excellent condition with one of the rarest options ever offered in the Pagoda series gives this example a strong pedigree. Say, what’s the Powerball jackpot up to?

Week In Review

by Paul on May 12, 2013 in BMW, Dinan, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Week in Review with No comments

Welcome to Week in Review, where we’ll take a look at some of the vehicles featured on GCFSB over the last three weeks:

The 1965 BMW 3200CS did not sell at $199,900 and has been relisted at the same price: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 5-speed manual sold for $7,595: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1972 BMW Bavaria sold for $11,400: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 BMW 528e sold for $8,300: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL sold for $26,800: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Volkswagen Cabrio did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $3,850: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1964 Volkswagen Type III Notchback did not sell, failing to meet its reserve with a final bid of $10,100: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Porsche 924SE garnered no bids with a starting price of $6,500. The car has been relisted with an opening bid of $6,250: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1995 BMW 530i DINAN did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $5,600: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The Porsche 968 M030 with the odd color combination did not sell and has been relisted with a lower starting bid of $17,500: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3

by Paul on May 7, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with No comments

We take the sport sedan for granted these days, as there are plenty of four-doors on the market that give purpose built sports cars a run for their money. One of the first sedans to offer a bit of fire in an otherwise staid package was the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3. Unlike the present day, the S class was an uncommon luxury car choice for buyers in the US in the 1960s, one for real connoisseurs who appreciated the craftsmanship and advanced engineering that went into these cars. The 300SEL 6.3 came about when Mercedes engineer Erich Waxenberger decided to have a bit of fun and stuff the 6.3 liter V8 from the 600 limousine under the hood of the 300SEL. This was a tried and true formula employed by the Big Three automakers: stuff a big engine!

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Amazingly capable by today’s standards, the 6.3 was out of this world when it was introduced in 1968. Road & Track famously took a 6.3 to the drag strip and found the car immensely capable. In fact, the subtitle of the car read “Merely The Greatest Sedan in the World.” While most owners would refrain from such brash behavior at the drag strip, just the fact that this car could show up and give others a run for their money was impressive. This 6.3 for sale in California looks sublime in Dark Olive, giving it an understated air that would throw anyone off who witnessed the wrath of its sheer power.

Year: 1969
Model: 300SEL 6.3
Engine: 6.3 liter V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 143,000 mi
Price: $27,900

Click for Details: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 on eBay

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Dark Olive(291)/Bamboo Leather(249)
Factory sunroof. Correct AC.
The 999th 6.3 constructed.
Handbooks including service booklet filled with service stamps.
Delivered new 1-28-69 from European Motors in San Francisco.
Single owner CA car.
Original black/yellow CA license plates.
Aftermarket radio. Correct power antenna.
Factory data card.
Later series cruise control (inop)

Just re-commissioned by MercedesHeritage.com. Serviced, inspected, fuel injection pump reconditioned by Pacific Fuel Injection, valve adjustment. Radiator out and cleaned and fluids and filters taken care of. Steam cleaned,throttle linkage bushings done.
Rear brake calipers/discs and master cylinder and front/rear shocks replaced 3,500 miles ago.
Hood/fender/door/trunk hinge bolts never disturbed!
Bumpers never re-chromed and retain their original 158 white-grey undersides.
Original date coded trunk seal.
Original hood spring rubber buffers.
Superb shutlines and panel fit. Careful cosmetic preparation resulted in excellent paint depth and gloss.
Above average brightwork. Bumpers dimpled where we removed overrides.
98% original Bamboo interior. Perfect original door panels and dash pad.
Excellent wood. Perfect headliner.
Excellent shift quality. Suspension behaves correctly with negligible bleed-down.

Mercedes Data:

Engine: 100981-12-001032
Transmission: 000938
291- Paint, Dark Olive
249- Interior Trim, Bamboo Leather
401- Single seats
410- electric sliding roof
461- Instrument, in English
491- U.S. Version
503- Outside rearview mirror, on the left
519- Becker radio
524- Paintcoat preservation
531- Automatic antenna
598- Heat-insulating glass
641- White-wall tires
669- Mode of packing VE IV
306- Air conditioner
Front right and left axle- 488
Rear axle- 1027
Steering box- 553

A turn-key single owner CA 6.3 in one of the best color/trim combinations and fitted with a factory sunroof.

Call Roy Spencer @ 650-343-7980 for more details.

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The 6.3 has been steadily increasing in value over the years, as the buzz from the 500E/E500 and subsequent AMG models has had people looking for the nub when it comes to the final word in Mercedes-Benz performance. A restored 6.3 like this will run you somewhere in the $25,000 to $35,000 range, with exceptional, concours examples stretching close to $40,000. So this car is priced just about right. When you consider how few of these were built and how revered they are, it seems like a bit of a bargain, considering the value of other rare, vintage Mercedes-Benzes.

-Paul

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