Mercedes Benz C126 560 SEC (1990)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz C126 560 SEC Cat from 1990 in the color silver metallic and a black leather interior.

Highlights:

• With TÜV & H license plate in a very well-kept overall condition
• Expert opinion from 08/2022 with a grade of 1
• The 560 SEC was extensively restored in 2022 by AB Automobile in Bodelshausen (specialist for this model) The following things were done:
• Engine overhauled
• Gearbox overhauled
• Brake system renewed
• ASR
• Steering overhauled
• Bodywork
• Complete vehicle sealed with cavity wax
• New rear window, originally installed by Mercedes
• Rear window frame welded and sealed
• In current ownership, a total of just under €95,000 has been invested in the restoration and service - invoices are available
• A collector's item in excellent condition
• Modern sound system from Blaupunkt
• Extensive equipment, including: Sunroof, power steering, central locking, electric windows, air conditioning, ABS, radio, cruise control

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1990
• First registration: France, 04/1993
• Location: 71364 Winnenden, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 4 / unknown (owned by the seller since 2021)
• Restored
• Repaired accident damage
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV until 06/25
• Immediately ready to drive

Model history

Just one year after the introduction of the new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz premiered a coupé series based on the top-of-the-range saloon. The coupé body differed from the saloon in that it had smaller headlamps and the fog lamps were integrated into the bumper on the coupé: This made the radiator grille wider and incorporated it into the hood. The lack of B-pillars and the side windows, which could also be fully retracted at the rear, resulted in a typical hardtop look. Over 70,000 units of the C 126 series were built - with the 560 SEC at the top of the model range.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: silver metallic
• Interior with black leather upholstery and brown wooden fittings
• Rear right and left side fenders repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 5.5-liter V8 engine with 279 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last maintenance service: 05/2024

Mileage:

• 287,606 km (read off)
• The mileage is traceable
• Checkbook with gaps

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, checkbook, invoices, expert opinion (08/2022, grade 1)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 30-50 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: very good condition
• Underbody: very good condition - rust-free, preserved and cavity-sealed
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Slight aluminum corrosion on the hood
  
• Sunroof defective
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition

Summary

In short, this Mercedes-Benz C126 560 SEC from 1990 is in excellent overall condition. The Mercedes was extensively restored in 2022 by AB Automobile (specialists for the 560 SEC), the full extent of which can be traced on the basis of invoices. An expert report from 2022 confirms the good overall condition and gives it a grade of 1. Collectors and enthusiasts should not hesitate here, because a Mercedes-Benz C126 560 SEC in this condition is a real rarity.