1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SEL W126 - ASTRAL SILVER - AUSTRALIAN DELIVERED - GENUINE S-CLASS LONG-WHEELBASE
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, W126 series. Rear-wheel drive. 3.0-litre M103 inline six-cylinder petrol. Automatic. 5 seats. Australian delivered. Sold unregistered.
Description
The W126 S-Class is the benchmark by which every other luxury car of its era is judged. Mercedes built this thing to last, and the numbers back it up. These cars routinely hit 400,000km or more with proper maintenance, and they are increasingly recognised as proper modern classics. This 1989 300SEL is the long-wheelbase variant, meaning the rear seat passengers got an extra stretch of leg room that most premium sedans today still cannot match. Finished in Astral Silver with a grey leather interior, it looks exactly as a late-period W126 should.
The compliance plate confirms Australian delivery by Mercedes-Benz Australia Pty. Ltd., dated November 1989, making this one of the later W126 examples before the series wrapped up in 1991. Right-hand drive from new, no import drama, no compliance headaches. The body presents very well for its age. The paint shows good gloss with the original finish appearing intact across all panels, no obvious colour mismatch, no visible rust on any exterior surface. The chrome front grille is sharp and reflective, the hood star is straight, all body mouldings are intact. The headlight lenses are impressively clear with minimal hazing, which takes some doing on a 35-year-old car. An unusual detail worth noting is a gold enamel badge mounted centrally on the grille, which may suggest some previous diplomatic or government service history. Worth asking about.
Inside, the grey leather is in genuinely good condition for the age. The seat bolsters are not collapsed, the surfaces are intact, and the famous burl walnut trim is present and holding together well. Critically, the dashboard shows no cracking, which is a major positive for a car this age in Australian conditions. The M103 3.0-litre straight-six in the engine bay is one of the finest engines Mercedes ever produced. The bay is clean, unmolested, hoses appear serviceable, no visible leaks. Factory Baroque 15-inch alloys are present and in good shape. The vendor confirms it starts, runs, and drives. At current W126 market values in Australia, a solid Australian-delivered example like this represents genuine collector value.
Features
* Australian-delivered from new, compliance dated November 1989
* W126 long-wheelbase 300SEL body, generous rear cabin space
* M103 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder, one of Mercedes' most reliable engines
* Astral Silver over grey leather interior
* Burl walnut dashboard and centre console trim
* Factory Mercedes Baroque 15-inch alloy wheels, centre star caps intact
* Hydraulic self-levelling rear suspension (S-Class standard)
* ABS braking system (visible in engine bay)
* Electric front seats
* Climate control air conditioning
* Clear headlight lenses, impressive for age
* Distinctive grille enamel badge (possible provenance interest)
* Vendor confirms: starts, runs and drives
Condition Notes
* Odometer reading not recorded in listing - verify at inspection
* Headliner condition not visible in photos - inspect for sagging (common W126 issue)
* Hydraulic self-levelling suspension operation should be verified at inspection
* Tyre age (DOT date codes) should be checked regardless of tread appearance
* Engine bay has age-appropriate grime patina but no visible leaks
Specifications
Year: 1989
Make/Model: Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
Series: W126
Body: 4-Door Sedan (Long Wheelbase)
Engine: 3.0-litre M103 Inline Six-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Odometer: Not recorded
Colour: Astral Silver
Seats: 5
VIN: WDB1260252A431800
Location: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW
Price Guide: $18,000 - $28,000
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
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