Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse 560 SEL, 1989. Three owners, 56,970 km,
service books from new.
Picture it: the door shuts with that deep, reassuring thud only an
old Mercedes can make, and the outside world simply goes quiet.
That is the S-Class. That has always been the S-Class.
The name Mercedes-Benz is a global byword for luxury, innovation
and engineering perfection. Ever since Karl Benz invented the first
automobile in 1886, Mercedes-Benz has set the standard for what a
premium car ought to be. Within the model range, the S-Class has
been the outright flagship for decades: the stage on which Mercedes
debuts its most advanced technologies, comfort features and safety
innovations.
The Mercedes-Benz W126, built from 1979 to 1991, is widely regarded
as one of the finest S-Class generations ever made. This generation
blends classic elegance with exceptional build quality and
forward-thinking engineering. The model became renowned for its
unrivalled reliability, hushed road manners and a level of luxury
that was almost impossible to match in its day.
Within the W126 line-up, the 560 SEL is the outright top model. The
5.6 litre V8 delivered not only impressive performance, but above
all a silk-smooth power delivery and a truly regal driving
experience. The SEL badge stands for Sonderklasse, Einspritzung,
Lang: in other words, luxury top class, fuel injection and long
wheelbase. That meant extra legroom in the rear and an even higher
level of comfort, ideal for chauffeur-driven executives and heads
of state.
The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as
well. 79 photographs. The service history, scanned in full. The
Carfax report. Paint thickness measured panel by panel. The
original factory brochure to page through. A timeline from 1
December 1989 to today, with every owner and the mileage year by
year in a single graph.
Every car here follows the same route: first pre-market, then the
showroom, and finally the live auction on our own site. What
changes is the way you buy, not the location - once a car has
arrived, it stays with us in Katwijk. This one is in the showroom
and you are welcome to come and see it, no appointment needed. You
buy it here at a fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom
in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam Schiphol, is open Mon-Fri 9-18 and
Sat 10-17. Call ahead and it will be standing ready, with someone
free for you.
Within the EU no customs duty arises on this purchase. Registration
tax and registration costs in your own country are not included. We
supply the export documents and assist with the registration. The
price shown is the full price for collection in Katwijk. We arrange
insured door-to-door transport worldwide, cost quoted per
destination beforehand.
Prefer a different colour or specification than this example? Tell
us what you are looking for - another Mercedes-Benz we can often
find through our network of marque specialists and collectors,
outside the listings.
Our showroom measures 6,000 m�, with over 150 cars under one roof.
HooG Selections, Katwijk, the Netherlands. Call or WhatsApp: +31 85
043 05 86.
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