This Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL is a luxurious and elegantly styled classic saloon, benefitting from a desirable factory specification. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. This example has been with the seller for the last 18 years and has reportedly remained within the same family unit from new. It remained in storage between 2007 and 2020. The odometer displays 81,332 kilometres. Build year: 1987 The car is currently on historic vehicle club registration. As this registration is not transferable, the purchaser will need to have the vehicle reregistered in their name. The car is finished in Nautical Blue over a grey leather-trimmed cabin featuring grey floormats and burr walnut inlays. It rides on a set of 15-inch 15-hole wheels, fitted with Hankook tyres. Equipment includes a sunroof, headlight wipers, cruise control, electric windows, electrically adjustable front seats, air conditioning, and a Becker Grand Prix radio. Accompanying the sale is the owner’s book pack, service book, spare wheel, and warning triangle. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: minor damage on the right corner of the boot that was repaired in the 1990s, a minor rust spot at the bottom of the rear screen that was repaired in 2024, a few small chips and blemishes around the bodywork, and a small crack in the dashboard trim near to the right-hand side speaker. The seller also states that the fuel gauge sender unit requires servicing as it is not always accurate. As a result of the car being in storage for an extended period of time, the engine would benefit from a thorough ‘tune up’ as it currently has a tendency to run slightly ‘rich’ once warmed up. The most recent roadworthiness inspection was reportedly conducted in April 2024. The car was last serviced in February 2024 at 81,154 kilometres by All Truck Mechanics, who re-gassed the air conditioning system and replaced the engine oil and filter. Prior to this, a service was carried out in August 2023 at 80,880 kilometres, which included cleaning the injectors and renewing the engine oil and filter. The engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, fuel pumps, and front disc brakes and pads were replaced as part of the previous service completed in April 2020 at 77,363 kilometres. Other work includes repairing the clock, exhaust pipe, and external temperature gauge, and replacing the radio-cassette player, washer fluid level sensor, belts, gearshift bushes, water pump, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, and instrument gauge lights. The seller states that the car was put into storage between 2007 and 2020. Dates and mileage: Feb 2024 – 81,154 kilometres Aug 2023 – 80,880 kilometres Apr 2020 – 77,363 kilometres May 2007 – 60,629 kilometres Jun 2004 – 52,508 kilometres Mar 2001 – 45,672 kilometres May 1999 – 41,975 kilometres Mar 1996 – 30,161 kilometres Mar 1993 – 20,002 kilometres Jul 1990 – 9,583 kilometres Jun 1988 – 1,600 kilometres The Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL is a stylish and sophisticated 1980s saloon from the famously ‘over-engineered’ era of the famed German manufacturer. This example benefits from a desirable factory specification and is reported to have remained within the same family unit from new. Showing a relatively modest 81,332 kilometres on the odometer, it is sure to appeal to any classic marque enthusiast, and would make a charming companion for both weekend cruising and retro daily driving. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.