[W126 Coupe] Anyone looking for the finest 1990 560SEC authenticAMG DOHC widebody in the world?

[jflyer2 at aim.com]

 Bruce,
I agree with the Barret-Jackson idea. But, if he wants to possibly move it faster, maybe an ad in the duPont Registry as well as an ad in the Star mag and Hemmings.
Jay
'91 560 SEC


 


 

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From: richard jaffe <rsjaffe1 at msn.com>
To: Bruce Mendel <brucem105 at comcast.net>; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 3:21 pm
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Anyone looking for the finest 1990 560SEC authenticAMG DOHC widebody in the world?


















One of 25 is truly rare - I think the Barrett-Jackson auctions may be the 
way to go on this one if they can lift their heads out of the 60's - 70's muscle 
cars for a minute and appreciate this car for what it is. B-J is having its 
first ever auction in Vegas at Mandalay Bay sometime in October. If somebody 
with $100K burning a hole in their pocket really wants the car, that’s 
where you find them.


 


Rich Jaffe


85 500 SEC Euro


83 300 SD



  
----- Original Message ----- 

  
From: Bruce 
  Mendel 

  
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 

  
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:53 
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Subject: [W126 Coupe] Anyone looking for 
  the finest 1990 560SEC authenticAMG DOHC widebody in the world?

  



  

  
A friend of mine is going to sell his widebody. This is arguably the best 
  and most authentic widebody in the world today. He is a serious collector of 
  rare European cars, but loves the vintage AMG cars the most.

It is 199 
  charcoal over black, 35K miles (~58K KMs), and in spectacular 
  collector-quality, show-winning mint condition cosmetically and 
  mechanically. I can vouch for the owner, having bought his 1988 560SEC 
  AMG 6.0 SOHC with 85K miles in impeccable condition. He tells me this car runs 
  rings around the '88 in terms of mechanical and cosmetic condition.

  
 

  
This person scoured the earth for the best widebody, looking at cars in 
  Europe, USA, Canada, and Asia. He got this car at Garage Current in Japan. 
  We're talking no subtle rivet marks on the widebody flares, flawless paint, 
  flawless interior, engine you can eat off of, no leaks, nothing. It is 
  the M117 6.0 DOHC, no leaks, and full power. The interior has all the correct 
  speedo, Recaro C's, extra wood, steering wheel, etc from AMG. Exterior is full 
  monochrome, 3-piece staggered correct wheels, suspension, headers, bodykit, 
  exhaust, etc.

In addition, it is one of approximately 25 AMG SEC 6.0 
  DOHC widebodies built by the AMG factory in Germany when new, with the 
  ultra-rare AMG engraved VIN# build plate on the doorjamb. This car is the real 
  deal. He then brought it into the country in an enclosed container, and had it 
  made legal by a Registered Importer. No expense spared, best hi-flow emissions 
  gear so as not to lose power, etc etc. It's fully legal, angry-fast, and 
  immaculate.

I am sure he has upwards of $80K invested between ~$65K 
  purchase price, transport, customs/duty, conversion, etc. This car might be a 
  real $90K-$100K car. I am sure there is not one better anywhere on earth 
  outside of an MB Museum. There are a few very nice ones in Japan, and they 
  sell for around $60K with low miles in excellent condition, and then assume 
  another $10K in importation/conversion costs assuming the RI knows their 
  stuff. And those are not built as new by AMG, but assembled in Japan after the 
  car was purchased, without the AMG doorjamb engraved plate. And none of them 
  is in the condition this car is in.

What do you guys think? Is $100K 
  off the charts crazy? Are there people that would want to own something like 
  this and recognize how expensive they are in this condition even today? What's 
  the consensus of value? I know he'd like $100K, but I'd like $10,000,000 to 
  show up in my bank account. I do think it's a $70K+ car however, even with gas 
  approaching $4 per gallon. :)

Sorry, no pics yet. But soon.

  
 

  
Bruce

  
1989 560SEC Euro 49K miles 285HP

  
1986 560SL 44K miles

  
1990 560SEL AMG 6.0 DOHC 81K miles 380HP

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