1978 EUROPEAN MERCEDES BENZ 6.9, 450 SEL W116, M-100 - NO RESERVE!

1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Additional Info:

The biggest, baddest, fastest sedan of its time!
One of the last well built models with an enlarged version of the M-100 - the biggest engine from Mercedes: dry sump lubrication, originally developed for racing cars. This Euro model has the high compression 286 hp engine good for 130+ mph and 0-60 in the 7 second range.
- Major engine work done by PO in 2004; cost $10,000 at 89,772 miles.- Most recent invoice done by PO was in 2008; cost $525 at 102,502 miles (plugs, distributor cap, etc)- NewMB leatherupholstery installed in 2004 at cost of $5,390- Some other misc. invoices all adding up to $21,407 between 2003 and 2010- Mostly garaged since last recorded mileage of 102,502 in 2008 vs. current mileage of 107,198- Tinted rear windows- Hood was removed and dipped/primed. Grill and all parts removed by PO are with the car.- Hood springs need to be correctlyinstalled for it to stay up (two man job)- Driver's side carpet has minor wear (see photo)- May need a new battery - I was able to charge it and start the car when it came home.- Needs a new set of tires (left rear leaks, others hold well)- No Jack, comes with partial toolkit- No Suspension blocks.I can get them for you - cost is $1,000 (original MB front and rear blocks)- Headlight wipers were missing. I found a used set and will include them in the sale.- Some rust spots, including inner part of panel that holds rear license frame (see photos and videos)-All fluids should be replenished before road use to be safe. The car should be towed.- No DMV back fees - on planned non-op
The mats and sport steering visible in the trunk photo are NOT included!
Per PO, the car was owned by a Mercedes sales executive while in Germany, before it was imported to the States.I have obtained the data card and codes from MB Classic Center. Original colorappearsto have been brown:

Attached vehicle data card for;

Chassis number: 116 036 12 001289

Engine number: 100 985 12 001363

Transmission number: 001367

Key code: HD 5XXXXXX

Exterior color code: 404 – Milan brown

Interior color code: 904 – bamboo velour

Option codes;

401 single seats

410 sliding roof

631 first-aid box

285 trunk set

354 antenna on roof

812 rear speakers

877 reading lamp

LAST PHOTO IS FROM THE WEB AND WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE!

LINK TO MORE PICTURES (PHOTOBUCKET):

http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/alfamonza2/library/6POINT9

LINK TO VIDEO #1 - PICKED UP APRIL 2016:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTh38rRZ_68

LINK TO VIDEO #2 - START AFTER BRINGING HOME (DATED AROUND JULY 2016):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM76TDxRsmU

LINK TO VIDEO #3 - WALK AROUND LAST WEEKEND:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fNo0Y_MhrM

CA REGISTRATION IS CURRENT - ON NON-OP. ANY CHANGE IN TRANSFER FEES, TAXES WILL BE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. BUYER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING SMOG CERT IF PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA.

WILL ASSIST/WORK WITH YOUR TRANSPORTER FOR SHIPPING. CAR MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 10 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSING.

VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS. YOU ARE WELCOME TO INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE AUCTION EARLY FOR ANY REASON.