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Basics

Exterior color
Gray
Interior color
Black
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel Drive
MPG
17–17

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Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic 4-Speed
Engine
4.2L V8
VIN
WDBCA35D7JA425653
Stock #
JA425653STK
Mileage
133,000 mi.

Features

Seating
  • Memory Seat
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Features

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  • Abs - 4-Wheel
  • Antenna Type - Power
  • Anti-Theft System - Alarm
  • Cassette
  • Center Console
  • Cruise Control
  • Driver Seat Power Adjustments
  • Exterior Entry Lights - Approach Lamps
  • Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control
  • Front Airbags - Driver Only
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Front Seat Type - Bucket
  • Front Wipers - Intermittent
  • Gauge - Tachometer
  • Memorized Settings - Driver Seat
  • Memorized Settings - Passenger Seat
  • Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Premium Brand
  • Radio - Am/Fm
  • Side Mirror Adjustments - Power
  • Side Mirrors - Heated
  • Steering Wheel - Power Telescopic
  • Steering Wheel Trim - Leather
  • Tinted Glass
  • Upholstery - Leather
  • Wheel Diameter - 15 Inch
  • Wheels - Aluminum Alloy
  • Window Defogger - Rear
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Memory Seat
  • Power Driver Seat

Vehicle history by AutoCheck

Accidents or damage
None reported
Clean title
Yes
1-owner vehicle
No
Personal use only
Yes
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Seller’s info

AutoClassics of Delaware, LLC

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701 Ferry Cut Off Street, New Castle, DE 19720

Seller’s notes about this car

If the ad is up- it's still available ! -- 1988 M-Benz 420SEL W126 -- Clean Title -- No Trades Cash only , wire transfer, personal or certified check -- VIN # WDBCA35D7JA425653 -- Video: https://youtu.be/SaSSN1PDQT4 -- Bought by its current owner a few years ago with the hopes of continuing on restoring and enjoying the classic big body'd M-Benz, unfortunately, due to the high demands of his career and raising his kids, he must sell his 88' 420SEL. -- Overall, body is in great shape and evidence of a recent re-paint. -- Don't know how old the paint is, but shows very well !! --Paint does have a couple of small chips upon close inspection. -- Very solid floors, trunk pan, pillar corners, wheel wells and firewall. -- Most of the chrome is great shape, some requires some good polishing to really shine. -- Glass & trim in great shape. -- Interior is clean. -- Nice door panels, carpet and headliner. -- No cracks on the dash pad. -- False wood in center console is cracked and show age. -- Center armrest also showing wear. Driver's top door panel shows a gouge. -- Driver's seat could use new foam to firm it up- does feel its age. -- Working gauges. -- Working heat. -- AC in-op. -- Both power seats work. -- No signs of abuse, neglect or ever being smoked in. -- 4.2L V8 starts right up and settles to smooth idle. -- Car comes with recent service receipts showing $4,300 spent on timing chain, tune up, fluids changed, various suspension service work performed. -- Transmission shifts smoothly. -- Car tracks well and brakes well. -- Good tire tread on all four tires. -- Does have aged factory wheels - driver's side, natural finish, passenger side, chrome... Listed for a friend -- Contact Jay Brown (302)-358-6657 / jay.brownclassics@gmail.com
Autoclassic of Delaware, LLC is always looking to buy, consign any Highline, Exotic, Muscle Cars, Trucks and Collectible vehicles !!

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Price history

Listed 272 days ago.
$1,500 total price reduction!
11/13/24 Listed $4,988
12/23/24 -$488 $4,500
1/20/25 +$488 $4,988
2/13/25 -$400 $4,588
3/18/25 -$600 $3,988
8/08/25 -$500 $3,488
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