For Sale: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 260 in Katwijk, Netherlands

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse 260 SE, 1986. Six owners, 106,415 km, service books from new.

The Mercedes-Benz name is a global byword for quality, innovation and prestige. Ever since the dawn of the 20th century, Mercedes-Benz has set the tone in luxury, safety and engineering. For decades, the S-Class has been the marque's absolute flagship: a model line in which new technologies were often introduced for the very first time, before finding their way to other models.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126, built from 1979 to 1991, is regarded by connoisseurs and enthusiasts as one of the finest S-Classes ever made. This model was renowned for its unrivalled build quality, comfort and reliability. The 260 SE, delivered from the mid-1980s onwards, came with a refined straight-six engine that combined serenity, smoothness and durability to perfection. During this era the W126 was the benchmark in the luxury segment, frequently pressed into service as an executive car, government vehicle and long-distance cruiser.

This Mercedes-Benz S-Class 260 SE from June 1986 is an exceptionally handsome and original example. With just 106,753 kilometres on the clock and hailing from Germany, this car breathes authenticity and careful stewardship. What makes it all the more special is that, save for the boot lid, it still wears its entire original paint. This underlines not only its originality, but also the conservative and respectful use it enjoyed at the hands of previous owners.

The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as well. 78 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 4 June 1986 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.