Got a classic car to sell? We can Sell it! Call us Today! 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Stock #1157-DFW 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL for Sale Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte. NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs. GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth. TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 4. 2 Liter FI V8 BODY STYLE : Sedan TRANSMISSION: 4 Speed Automatic EXTERIOR COLOR: ODOMETER READING: 42187 INTERIOR COLOR : VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS Air Conditioning. AM/FM Radio. Anti-Lock Brakes. Cassette Player. Cruise Control. Defrost. Driver Airbag. Four Wheel Disc Brakes. Fuel Injection. Heat. Leather Seats. Numbers Matching. Power Brakes. Power Locks. Power Seats. Power Steering. Power Windows. Seatbelts-Front. Seatbelts-Rear. Sunroof. Dealer Invoice. Original Bill of Sale. Original Window Sticker. Owner's Manual. Maintenance Records SELLER REMARKS The Mercedes-Benz S-class has always been the flagship of the company. and cars like this 1988 420 SEL were the ultimate status symbols in the go-go '80s. Coming from single-family ownership. this extremely clean grosser Benz still has a lot of heavy-duty presence. performance. and luxury. all for pennies on the dollar. There's an immense dignity in this car. a formal 4-door that everyone recognizes still has some pretty serious blasting powder under the hood. Having spent almost the entirety of its life in sunny California. this beautifully maintained S-class looks spectacular in bright Arctic White with gray accents. There's no hiding the fact that it's a big car (the "L" in SEL denotes the long-wheelbase version). but the white paint keeps it looking fit and trim overall. There's no sign of major accident damage or other hidden issues. and the paint has a great shine that proves that you really did get more car for your money with a Mercedes. All four doors open and close with that remarkable precision that only the Germans seem able to deliver. and once you're inside it seals up like a tomb. The big grille is imposing even 25 years later. and coming up behind slower traffic in this heavy Panzerwagon clears traffic as effectively as a battering ram. There's not a lot of chrome. but the details remain in excellent shape with unmarked bumpers and crisply rendered letters on the trunk lid. The gray leather interior is so elegant and understated that it's impossible to tell if it's 1988 or 2008. The upholstery is in excellent condition with minimal wear. a tribute to the quality of the materials and the care it's received. There's real wood on the dash and the familiar instrument panel shows big. bold gauges and intuitive controls throughout. Everything you could imagine in 1988 was standard equipment. from automatic climate control to power windows and locks to Mercedes' industry-defining power seat controls. The original Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/cassette radio still lives in the dash and sounds remarkably good due to the amazing silence inside this car. even at speed. Thick. plus carpets with matching floor mats have a sinfully decadent feel and rear seat passengers will feel like they're riding in a mini-limousine with enough legroom for the front line of the LA Lakers. There's also a massive trunk that looks virtually unused and includes the original jack and tool kit. Mercedes 4. 2-liter OHC V8 is a direct descendant of the superlative engines used throughout the '70s and '80s. with unbeatable reliability and plenty of torque. The California lifestyle seems to agree with this big sedan. because the engine bay is crisply detailed and even the raw metal parts are still shiny. Complete maintenance has kept it in top condition and turning the key is met with a reassuring smooth start every single time. Pull the familiar shifter into Drive and the car oozes away from a stop in second gear for ultimate smoothness. but booting the throttle will give you a first-gear downshift and acceleration you wouldn't expect from something this big. The suspension is competent yet comfortable and the 4-wheel discs are powerful. as you'd expect from a 4000-pound cruiser with a 130 MPH top speed. Classic Mercedes alloys are fitted with 205/65/15 Dunlop radials with a lot of life left in them. Complete with the original purchase documents. this big sedan still reeks of money and good taste. all for the price of a used Hyundai. How awesome is that? Call today! 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL for Sale 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL for Sale Stock # 1157-DFW Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte. NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs. GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth. TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com TERMS OF SALE 1. Per the eBay User Agreement. by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to purchasing the vehicle described above. The details of this commitment are further outlined in the eBay User Agreement. 2. Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. 3. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction. 4. A $1. 00 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of the auction's close. This deposit reserves the vehicle and removes it from the market. 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WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS As an international buyer. it is as easy to purchase a vehicle from us as it is for any domestic buyer. Please call or email any one of our showrooms at: Charlotte Showroom Phone: 001-704-598-2130 Email sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom Phone: 001-678-279-1609 Email sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone: 001-817-764-8000 Email sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Rest assured. you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase. International buyers welcome! Click here for an estimate. If you decide to purchase from us. we require that you give us your complete name. address and phone numbers (home. office. mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts. All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only. Once we have received the funds. we will prepare the car for international shipment through one of our approved land and ocean carriers. We file all the necessary documents for export. deliver the car to a US port. secure it in containers and board an ocean carrier. We can land a vehicle to any port worldwide handling container traffic. We export cars regularly and are familiar with export requirements. You. or your agent. are responsible for Custom clearing the vehicle and registration in your own country.