Used ONE (Engineer) OWNER 1986 MERCEDES 300E - METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED -... for sale in Marietta, GA

STUNNING ONE-OWNER 1986 MERCEDES 300E

IMPORTANT: No need to ask “is the car available?”…if you see this ad, it’s available! Also…NO texting due to extensive text scams…if you are interested…please call!

• One meticulous engineer-owner
• Upgraded interior (wood trim)
• Extensive Documentation including original Bill of Sale
• Super low original mileage…40,640 as of photo-session date
• Upgraded wheels
• AMG body accessories
• Mercedes Marketing Materials
• Mercedes Service Materials
• Side window wind deflectors
• Overall…could be the finest example of this year/model/mileage!

THE BEST 4-DOOR SEDAN IN THE WORLD? The 1986 Mercedes 300E is an iconic luxury-performance sedan. Road & Track magazine approvingly stated: “…new, fast, comfortable, and maybe even the best 4-door sedan in the world”. Famed Mercedes engineering, craftsmanship, fit, and finish are evident everywhere you look. And, it is impossible to travel anywhere without getting an admiring glance, thumbs-up, or compliment.

SOUTHERN CAR: One of the best things about this car, is that is documented as a “Southern Car” since new! The South is well-known for having classics with highly desirable solid bodies and undercarriages.

ODOMETER NOTE: The mileage noted on the odometer as of the photo-session (40,640) may change slightly as the car is gently “exercised” from time to time. Today – as of the date of this listing – the mileage is 40,759…so the new owner should anticipate a small increase in the odometer reading.

LOCATION: Marietta, GA

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT – Luxury-performance sedans are among the most enjoyable and collectible of all modern classics. Plus, this could be the lowest mileage example that you will ever find. Finally, no one is more “connected” to a car than the original owner…who paid full-price for the car with hard-earned money and cared for it accordingly for over three decades! All of this adds value and enhances the outlook for maximum future value.

OPERATIONAL REPORT: This Mercedes excellent build quality and engineering are as evident today as when new. Everything has a precision-feel to it, with “bank vault” body feel. It drives beautifully and actually benefits from weekly “exercise”.

IMPORTANT NOTES: the radio is not working, nor is the antenna switch. The Air Conditioner ran “cool” but not “cold”…it could need charging or other attention for maximum performance. The owner was a smoker, but he did so very carefully (and used an effective charcoal type absorber - now discarded), so I did not see any burns or telltale signs. The digital indicator of outside temperature is inaccurate, it was an 85 degree day during the photo-shoot , but 119 degrees was incorrectly indicated. Finally, the key and/or ignition cylinder are a bit worn after 34 years of use, so just be advised that it can take a bit of “wiggling” to get the key to turn the ignition to start the car.

IMPERFECTIONS: As a concours judge at International-level Car Shows, I have never seen the “perfect car”…there is no such thing. This car is a beauty that you can be proud to drive and show, but please expect very minor cosmetic imperfections “here and there”.

PAYMENT TERMS: A $500 non-refundable deposit via PayPal is due immediately to hold the car for 3 business days, by which time full payment via Bank to Bank Wire Transfer must be made.
ABOUT ME: I am an avid Classic Car enthusiast. This classic belonged to a friend who recently passed, and is being sold by the executor of the estate.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENT & CONDITION OF SALE REMARKS:

NOTE: This car belonged to a car-enthusiast friend of mine who recently passed. It is being sold by the executor of his estate. The Buyer will receive the following documents: Copy of the Owner’s Death Certificate, Copy of the “Letters Testamentary” naming the executor of the estate, the owner’s original Title – signed-off by the Executor of the Estate, and a Bill of Sale – with the Executor’s notarized signature. In the state of Georgia, these are the documents required for the sale of a decedent’s vehicle. If you are from another state, please be sure that these documents will satisfy your state’s requirements for Registration and Titling to the new owner.

Insurance Note: the new owner is fully responsible for insurance on the car from the moment payment is made…please be sure that insurance coverage is in force when you make payment.

This Vehicle is sold strictly as-shown and on a final as-is basis without any warranties expressed or implied. Even the very best restored classics will require additional maintenance and service - often without warning. Therefore, please expect to continue - as the new owner and caretaker of this classic - to perform additional maintenance and repairs. We hope that you are able to enjoy the Mercedes without the need for an immediate repair - but understand that this indeed could be found necessary. As seasoned collectors know, every time you start (or attempt to start) a classic vehicle is a new experience...it could be a wonderful ride, or a new repair to undertake. That is the nature of the hobby, and this classic should not be purchased if you are not prepared for this reality. We have presented the car accurately to the best of our ability – noting any flaws that we found - but oversights are possible. All sales are final.

Because this car is only lightly driven locally - and is untested for long trips - we recommend that it be transported if the distance to its new locale is great.