Vehicle Description
The best way to make a dramatic an entrance in the power-hungry
'80s was in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Today a heavy hitter like this
1989 300 SEL long-wheelbase sedan is a great vintage way to still
show that you're at the very top of the hierarchy. After all, a
well-maintained example like this can still hammer the Autobahn all
day at triple-digit speeds, coddling its occupants like no other
car in the world.
Few cars have a more commanding road presence than an S-Class
Mercedes, and you'll have no trouble cruising through traffic with
this handsome sedan. The two-tone blue is the correct color combo,
and we believe you are looking at the factory paint. It still looks
great today thanks to Mercedes-Benz's exceptional engineering of
their flagship sedan and careful ownership all its life. The
executive-level transport has style in spades, with a formal
profile and sleek lines that definitely announce that this big Benz
takes no prisoners. In typical German fashion, the design is
restrained and the clean lines minimize the car's size, but there's
no denying that this is a lot of sheetmetal hammering down the
road. A few bits of chrome, like the surround for the window
opening emphasizes the car's best attributes, and there's just no
mistaking the big three-pointed star up front that moves lesser
traffic out of the way like a snow plow. So while you may find the
occasional signs of this sedan being enjoyed as a luxury cruiser,
it still knows how to make an entrance.
Inside, the S-Class got every luxury and convenience item Mercedes
engineers could imagine in 1989. The power adjustable blue leather
buckets are firm and supportive. Intricately stitched door panels
feature a matching material, and the burled walnut here and on the
center console warms it up inside nicely. Best of all the
exceptional condition of the interior materials reaffirms this
car's level of superior care. As a true luxury machine there are
plenty of great features such as a sunroof, power locks, cruise
control, the correct Becker Grand Prix AM/FM/cassette stereo, and
provisions for air conditioning. Mercedes also utilized the S-Class
as the showcase for their latest safety pieces, so you also get
features not everyone got decades ago like the driver's airbag and
anti-lock brakes. Big, clear instruments are a hallmark of M-B
cars, and the whole experience behind the wheel is like piloting a
first-class luxury liner.
Power comes from the original numbers-matching 3.0-liter overhead
cam inline-six. It's as silky as a turbine and torquey enough to
make the big sedan feel quick and light on its feet. It's also
legendary for its durability, and thanks to proper maintenance
throughout its life, it still fires up with the kind of vigor that
makes far newer vehicles jealous. The engine bay is extremely clean
and it runs with a soft purr from the exhaust that's befitting a
vehicle of this stature. The four-speed automatic transmission is
the perfect companion to flex its German muscles when it wants and
then settle back into overdrive luxury immediately. The fully
independent suspension that soaks up bumps like a hovercraft, and
the iconic Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels hold touring Uniroyal
radials.
Complete with maintenance records and owner's manual, this was a
car designed to carry executives both in the front and back seats.
So when this vintage luxury is at a mailroom prices, you know you
need to act quickly. Call today!!!
