Vehicle Description
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz SEL 6.9 is a two-owner example with 90,000
miles from new. The car was repainted in its original Blue Metallic
DB-931 in 1996, and has no mechanical issues with its
hydropneumatic suspension or 6.9L V8. This 6.9 is offered with all
services up to date, and clean PA title. The car was delivered new
to Mercedes of Los Angeles in May of 1978, and was sold in June. It
stayed with its original owner until 1996, when it was purchased by
its second PA-based owner with 57,000 miles. The car was repainted
in its original color in 1996, which still shows nicely 20 years
later. The AMG Penta wheels are wrapped with new tires and the car
sits evenly on its self-leveling suspension. The third owner was a
PA -based Mercedes collector. The car retains its US-market
lighting and bumpers, with intact lenses and crack-free plastics.
The Tobacco (263) leather interior with saffron carpets has held up
well over the years, with light wear on the seating surfaces. The
wood veneers appear to show little of the cracking that often
affects Mercedes trims. The Becker Mexico stereo was refurbished by
Becker Autosound. The SEL had a 100mm longer wheelbase than the SE,
with more rear legroom. The original tool kit has been retained in
its original cloth bundle. Other equipment still with the car
includes the first-aid kit and reflective plastic warning triangle.
The M100 6.9L V8 made 250 horsepower and 360 ft. lbs. of torque in
US specification when new, enough to propel the 4400-pound sedan to
140 mph.
