Fantasy Junction

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC VIN WDBCA43AXCB002545 Metallic Brown with Chocolate Interior This is an outstanding example of Mercedes` big coupe`. In its day, the W126 chassis S-Class was a technological tour de force, and the coupe with its pillarless construction is particularly elegant. This particular car has known California history from new and has covered just under 62,000 miles. It is in breathtaking condition and has to be one of the finest examples extant. It had two Southern California owners and one owner here in Northern California. It still wears its original blue plates, complete with W. I. Simonson Santa Monica license plate frames. Over the last two years, over $11,000 has been spent to ensure that the car is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. The front seats were reupholstered in correct leather, and most of the car repainted. All paint matches well and the car is extremely difficult to fault, both inside and out. Various other bits were tidied in the interior as well. On the mechanical front, much of the fuel system has been renewed, including the fuel tank, fuel pumps, and hoses. Some minor electrical fixes were performed, and the car received a major service. The timing chain was replaced, the valves adjusted, the transmission serviced, the spark plugs renewed, the A/C recharged, and numerous gaskets, bushings, and seals replaced. The shock absorbers were also replaced with new Bilsteins. The air conditioning has been converted to R134a and the car easily passes California smog. Cosmetically, the car is stunning. While not the most obvious color choice, the metallic brown paintwork is genuinely attractive and excellent in both condition and quality. There is just one chip on the entire car, and it is located on the right rear wheelarch. All badges, chrome, lenses etc. are excellent, and even the usually yellowed clearcoat on the alloys is extremely nice. The like new Michelin tires have less than 500 miles on them. The interior is also exceptional. The front seats have been reupholstered and were beautifully done in correct leather. The woodwork is faultless and the dashboard free of cracks. The car is also fitted with a Becker Grand Prix radio. Even the seatbelt presenters work! The engine compartment is not detailed, but is very clean and correct. The trunk carpeting is in beautiful condition and is done in a rich brown to match the interior. The spare is present and correct, as are the tools, jack, and manual pack. In all, this is a beautifully straight and honest California car in magnificent condition. It really is as nice as it looks and we are confident that anyone who takes the time to see this car in person will be immensely impressed. It has genuine low mileage and known history from new, making it a true example of the elusive `California car`. This particular example has been lovingly looked after and is fully sorted, needing only a new home.

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Fantasy Junction  •  510-653-7555  •  1145 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608

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