[W126 Coupe] Sad to say it, I'm selling my SEC

[joe chiappinelli]

The "going rate" is dependent on many things, the obvious being year,
mileage, condition, location, options, etc. In all cases, the 126 coupes now
appear to be at their fully depreciated stage and should gradually start
appreciating over time. 1991 represents the last year of the series and
these are generally considered the best having reaped the benefit of
Mercedes' evolutionary changes through the years. They also only imported a
little over 2000 to North America in '91. The high end of the current market
for a '91 560 SEC coupe is currently represented by a seller in CA that has
one with 16,000 miles on it and is asking $39,000. As previously stated, you
can find plenty of high mileage, fair condition examples in the $5-6K range.
These will be pricy to bring to a reliable, excellent condition state but
are good platforms if you aim is to heavily modify the car. Original, low
mileage examples in excellent condition will always bring more when
maintained in original condition. That said, a well done (not over done)
modified coupe can be a very nice ride and are worth whatever someone is
willing to pay.

The above is only my opinion of course though I have owned 5, 560 coupes and
sedans over the years, most of which were 1991 models. Currently have a
one-owner '91 with 82,000 miles that I will likely keep forever.

J.Chip

On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM, Reed Hitchcock <reed.hitchcock at gmail.com>wrote:


> Out of curiosity, what is the conventional wisdom on pricing these days?

>

> I bought a 1991 560SEC recently as a project/driver/running report car (*Mercedes

> Enthusiast Magazine)* but got caught short on another project, so am

> considering selling.  Don't want to lose my shirt after a short ownership,

> and would keep the car rather than give it away.

>

> What do you all see as the "going rate" by condition (using a 1-6 scale, 1

> being concours and 6 being essentially a complete parts car)?

>

> Truth is, I really don't want to sell it, but I have to convince myself.

>

> Thanks.

>

> -Reed

>

>

> On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 8:22 AM, Brent von Behrens <fdvb at msn.com> wrote:

>

>> Hi Steve,

>> Sorry to hear about selling your baby. It has always been one of my

>> favorites, just down right clean and beautiful.  I understand the car

>> sitting, mine hasn't moved in almost three years now. With the resale market

>> on these cars being so low, I'm just going to keep mine and get her up and

>> running sometime in the future. Sad to think it has turned into a project

>> again.

>> Well, good luck with the sale, hope she finds a good home. Somebody will

>> be getting a great car.

>> Regards,

>> Brent

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