This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL was first delivered to Prestige Motors Limited in Kansas City, Missouri, and is finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic over Palomino leather. The car is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a sunroof, 15″ alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats with memory, and a Becker cassette stereo. The seller acquired the car in 2018 and service since has consisted of replacing the shocks, suspension and steering components, engine…
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL was first delivered to Prestige Motors Limited in Kansas City, Missouri, and is finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic over Palomino leather. The car is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a sunroof, 15″ alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats with memory, and a Becker cassette stereo. The seller acquired the car in 2018 and service since has consisted of replacing the shocks, suspension and steering components, engine mounts, and shifter bushings.
The long-wheelbase bodywork was finished from the factory in Anthracite Grey Metallic (172) with matching bumpers and lower panel trim. A sliding steel sunroof is fitted, and door edge guards have been added. The seller had previously applied pinstripes removed and a replacement left-side rearview mirror and hood star installed in 2018. The Carfax report notes an aLident in April 1991, with no further details listed.
The 15″ Gullideckl alloy wheels show paint chipping and are mounted with Cooper CS5 Grand Touring tires displaying 2016 date codes. A full-size spare wearing a Kumho tire is located in the trunk. Service in 2018 included an overhaul of the steering box as well as replacement of the front ball joints, sway bar links, and Bilstein shocks.
The Palomino interior features leather upholstery and color-matched carpets and trim. Amenities include an automatic climate control system, a Becker Grand Prix cassette stereo, power-adjustable front seats with memory, and a driver-side airbag. The air conditioning compressor was overhauled and refilled with R134a refrigerant in 2018, at which time the driver’s seat was replaced.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline, and a combination gauge. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 98k miles.
The 4.2-liter V8 was factory-rated at 221 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. The timing chain tensioner and guide rails were replaced in August 2018, at which time a new fuel filter, fuel pumps, engine mounts, camshaft rockers, and various gaskets were fitted. The seller had an oil and filter change performed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The shifter bushings were replaced under current ownership.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Prestige Motors Limited in Kansas City, Missouri as well as colors, equipment, and a total price of $60,130.