| We have been a licensed Automobile Dealership in Philadelphia, PA. for the past eighteen years. We are primarily an Auto Wholesale Operation supplying other dealerships, and we are now listing select vehicles for sale to the public as well. I am the internet/wholesale manager and my name is Chris. Please feel free to call me with any questions at 215 669-6400. We offer our online customers a full guarantee on the purchase of any of ourvehicles. If you come here to inspect this vehicle and then decide for any reason that you don’t want it, you will be excused from purchasing it. The stated auction terms must be observed to maintain this guarantee.
This is a beautiful looking 1976 Mercedes Benz 450 SEL sedan in Dark Tobacco Brown with 61,486 miles. This is a very presentable example of a classic European sedan, both mechanically and cosmetically. This SEL looks great, runs great, and drives great. It has been very well treated and maintained, and it came from the same owner for the past eleven years who lived in an affluent suburb of Philadelphia. I didn’t meet the previous owner, but she was no longer able to use this car which is how we came to acquire it. Apparently, this was a rarely driven third vehicle which was always garaged. You are seeing this 450 SEL as we received it. We are not vintage Mercedes experts, but I’ll tell you everything we know about it: We drove this car 32 miles to our facility without issue. The 4.5L V8 engine runs very well. It starts easily, idles smoothly, and runs very strong without any smoke, noises or other problems. The automatic transmission shifts very nicely. The matching set of tires are showing 95% of their tread, and the brakes are in excellent condition. The oil & filters were replaced last week. This is a fully operational vehicle that is ready to be driven today and I don’t see any reason why this SEL couldn’t be a daily driver. We checked all of the equipment in this car for proper operation. All of the following power equipment is working: All power windows, door-locks, power sunroof, cruise control, and even the power antenna. The air conditioning is nice and cold, and the original Becker stereo and speakers are working too. All of the gauges and instrumentation are functioning properly. The exterior of this Mercedes looks terrific. The paint is very glossy over the entire body and not faded anywhere. I believe all of the paint on this car is original and do not see any body or paint repairs. There are minor imperfections that include some stone nicks, a ding & chip on the hood, and a bird crap stain on the fender. Otherwise, there aren't any scratches, dents or body damage. There isn't any body rust and the rocker panels are solid, as are the jambs, door bottoms etc. The undercarriage is also in excellent condition. All of the exterior chrome trim and bumpers are bright and clean without any dents. All of the exterior rubber trim, moldings, lenses, etc, are intact and in excellent condition without any damage. The original color keyed hubcaps are in great condition as well. The interior is also in excellent condition. All of the seats are clean with minimal wear and one little poke hole in a bottom fold on the driver seat. The rear seat bottom is a little wrinkled but not worn or worn. There aren’t any rips, holes or damage on the seats or carpeting in this Mercedes. The carpeting is fresh and clean throughout this car without any wear marks or damage. The dash pad and panel are totally intact without any cracks or damage. The trunk looks like it was never used and is crisp and clean. There isn't any broken or damaged trim or soiled carpeting in the trunk, and there isn't any rust either. This was a non-smoker owned vehicle and there aren’t any odors inside this car. We have the clear title in hand which is mileage exempt as with all vehicles over ten years of age. This is a beautiful 450 SEL, that should serve it's owner well. | |
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| | PAYMENT: A 10% deposit (minimum $500) is due 24 hours of auction completion. We accept Paypal for the deposit only. The balance is due within seven days. Pickup of the vehicle is within ten days of auction completion. The acceptable methods of payment are Bank Wire Transfer, Certified Bank Check, Direct Deposit or Cash in person. We do not offer financing. Deposit down payments are non refundable. We do not accept trade ins. Any guarantee offer for this vehicle will be voided if payments are not made according to terms. WARRANTY: This vehicle will be sold AS-IS with no warranty expressed or implied by the seller. However, the buyer will be offered the option to purchase an additional Extended Service Warranty for all applicable vehicles. The title is guaranteed to be free and clear. There will be no liens or encumbrances on the title. The stated odometer reading is within +/- 500 miles. PICK-UP: Please check with us before scheduling your vehicle pickup.We are not a retail dealership, so it is very important to coordinate your arrival with us before finalizing your plans. We are available from 8AM to 3PM weekdays, and are closed on weekends. We are approximately 15-minutes from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the Amtrak 30th Street Train Station, and the Greyhound Philadelphia Bus Station. We may be able to pick you up at any of these terminals, so please inquire if interested. SHIPPING: The company listed below have provided good service to our customers over the years. Honest Auto Movers (Mark)…………. 954-993-1120 Additional shipping sources can be found on the Internet and you are welcome to choose any transport company of your preference. REGISTRATION, TITLES & FEES: Out of state purchasers do not pay any Pennsylvania sales tax. A $60 fee will be added to the final sale price of each online transaction, which will cover document fees and preparation, notarizations, and courier costs. Temporary Transit Tags are available through the state of PA for $65, which will provide valid registration for a period of 60 days. In order to obtain this tag, please provide proof of insurance for any vehicle that you presently own. Titles are available to the buyer immediately upon full irrevocable payment, which is performed by bank wire transfer or cash in person. Otherwise, the title will be sent to you after your payments have cleared our bank. Occasionally, a title is still being processed by the state and we will issue free temporary registration until the title is received. All vehicles we sell on eBay are stored in a separate secured facility and we require that all vehicles be picked up within ten days of auction completion. Storage charges after ten days will be charged at $15/day for cars, and more for trucks and larger vehicles depending on size. (Storage charges will not apply to vehicles scheduled for pickup by a transporter). We will try to exercise some flexibility to accommodate special requests regarding our terms, if they are placed before the auction ends. We also sell vehicles locally and reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time. | | | | |
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