[{"id": 17795857, "authorName": "James-Jean", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james-jean/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "USD $1,000 bid placed by James-Jean", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748545119, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 18:58:39+00"}, {"id": 17796029, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful 380SE and love the Classic White color and blue leather \ud83d\udc4c..very exceptional \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1748545576, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:06:16+00"}, {"id": 17796245, "authorName": "Stuttgart_Steel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stuttgart_steel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These Euro M116s are slept on. They rev so nicely. Wonderful car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1748546032, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:13:52+00"}, {"id": 17796271, "authorName": "Rotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The non USA M116 engine makes a bit more hp and torque than listed. More like 201 instead of the anemic 155 in the USA version; without cats.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1748546094, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:14:54+00"}, {"id": 17797319, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for the nice comments!! This one has spent most of its life in Texas as you can see on the cafax. She runs great with both the AC and HEAT WORKING! Important if you live down in the south of course!\r\n\r\nPlease reach out here in the comments or use the \"contact seller\" button near the top of the page to email us directly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748548750, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 19:59:10+00"}, {"id": 17797358, "authorName": "S_C_R_A_M_B_L_E_R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s_c_r_a_m_b_l_e_r/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "USD $2,500 bid placed by S_C_R_A_M_B_L_E_R", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748548852, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-29 20:00:52+00"}, {"id": 17799580, "authorName": "T0124849", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t0124849/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will car pass California smog?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748558895, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-29 22:48:15+00"}, {"id": 17800003, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@T0124849\r\nI have no doubt she will pass. There are many fine examples of 80's German cars in California. I was just in Novato last weekend for a wedding and over the silver bridge I was passed by a couple of E30's!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748563215, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 00:00:15+00"}, {"id": 17801349, "authorName": "brawny_675", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brawny_675/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a well cared for 126. Any recent service records available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748586035, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 06:20:35+00"}, {"id": 17801731, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brawny _675\n\nAll we have is what is pictured. The car has been in Texas since 1985.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748607729, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 12:22:09+00"}, {"id": 17806679, "authorName": "bradyzq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradyzq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bat, as @Rotors has mentioned, the Euro 380 engine is a different animal. Your HP data needs correction, as does the redline, which is clearly not 5500rpm!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748631819, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 19:03:39+00"}, {"id": 17807068, "authorName": "mercedes_123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedes_123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kinda new to W126\u2019s. Does this one have the SLS suspension or no? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748632573, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 19:16:13+00"}, {"id": 17807464, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all. We've updated the listing regarding the engine output.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748633583, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 19:33:03+00"}, {"id": 17810640, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercedes_123\r\nHere's your AI answer because I didn't know myself, so now everyone is smarter..\r\n\r\n\"Self-leveling suspension, also known as Active Body Control (ABC), was introduced to Mercedes-Benz in 1999 on the CL-Class. The second generation, ABC Plus or ABC II, was introduced in 2006 on the CL-Class. Prior to ABC, Mercedes-Benz used hydraulic suspension in some models, with early systems requiring less attention\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1748649372, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-30 23:56:12+00"}, {"id": 17811276, "authorName": "mercedes_123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedes_123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, appreciate it. I\u2019m not seeing a hydraulic reservoir in any of the pictures, but I don\u2019t have any experience with the system. Just trying to avoid future complications. Can any of the other posters here help?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748656946, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 02:02:26+00"}, {"id": 17811382, "authorName": "mercedes_123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedes_123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also some pictures of rear axle and differential will help.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748658831, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 02:33:51+00"}, {"id": 17811395, "authorName": "Bimmerdan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerdan/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "USD $3,500 bid placed by Bimmerdan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748659019, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-31 02:36:59+00"}, {"id": 17812259, "authorName": "Cj07458", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cj07458/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 83 SEL non European does not have the SLS. Just springs and shocks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748694223, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 12:23:43+00"}, {"id": 17812287, "authorName": "Luz_do_sol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luz_do_sol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely, lovely Euro W126 SE and preferred due to the shorter wheelbase, not so easy to find in this condition \u2014\n\nThe original Classic White suits this beauty perfectly, complimented by the Blue Leather interior, a change from the original cloth, for a beautiful combination.\n\nThis appears to be in very nice cosmetic condition, no significant exterior flaws, in fact hard to find any blemishes at all.\n\nThe M116 engine is in excellent mechanical condition and another advantage with the Euro engine is the dual row timing chains along with the increased hp and torque as already noted. Of course, by \u201884 even the U.S. variants benefited by the dual row chains.\n\nSuspension: this model does not have SLS and I\u2019ll add that with the shorter wheelbase it didn\u2019t need it anyway; the wagons do yet that\u2019s another story. There\u2019s a delightful simplicity with this generation W126 compared to the latest MB offerings and these are outstanding cruisers.\n\nWhile there are no maintenance records available, judging by the overall presentation I see no real concerns at all. It is quite apparent that this car has been pampered and well cared for throughout the years.\n\nThis outstanding W126 SE with such low miles 100% turn key ready listed at no reserve will be an exciting auction to watch\u2014my compliments @LSCars on bringing this one to BaT!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1748694765, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 12:32:45+00"}, {"id": 17812894, "authorName": "Bimmerdan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerdan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the car have Cats? Does the AC blow cold? Sorry if I missed this in the photos.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748701526, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 14:25:26+00"}, {"id": 17813095, "authorName": "Rotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bimmerdan,.\r\nNo cats on this beauty. And the factory kidney mufflers remain. Thats good because removal of them makes the car sound nasty. Also the a/c appears to have been converted to R134a.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1748703512, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 14:58:32+00"}, {"id": 17813159, "authorName": "Rotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller,\n Beautiful car you have here. If I only had room...Anyway its nice to see things like the stickers remaining on the valve covers. The dual zone HVAC is IMHO a more trouble free system than the automatic option. Other than the spare, the wheels are Bundt style but aftermarket made in Germany by Intra I believe. They are TUV approved so that's fine. Just that they were replaced at some time, or the car came with steel wheels. Again, a fine example and GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1748704031, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-05-31 15:07:11+00"}, {"id": 17816583, "authorName": "mercedes_123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedes_123/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "USD $4,500 bid placed by mercedes_123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748721176, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-31 19:52:56+00"}, {"id": 17816747, "authorName": "Bimmerdan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerdan/", "bidAmount": 4750, "content": "USD $4,750 bid placed by Bimmerdan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748721925, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-05-31 20:05:25+00"}, {"id": 17818334, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @Rotors!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1748738744, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-01 00:45:44+00"}, {"id": 17818337, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bimmerdan\r\nCold enough for Texas. I would tint the windows though.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1748738809, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-01 00:46:49+00"}, {"id": 17818355, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well put @Luz_do_sol !!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1748739103, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-01 00:51:43+00"}, {"id": 17818360, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercedes_123 I'll be able to get some additional pics for you next week.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1748739168, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-01 00:52:48+00"}, {"id": 17818840, "authorName": "mercedes_123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedes_123/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "USD $5,500 bid placed by mercedes_123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748747140, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2025-06-01 03:05:40+00"}, {"id": 17824662, "authorName": "mercedes_123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercedes_123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any speculation on why the entire interior was recovered from velour to leather on car with only 60k miles?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748811758, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-01 21:02:38+00"}, {"id": 17825214, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mercedes_123\n\nWe don't. If it were me, I would do it for the value alone. Imagine what velor would look like after all these years!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1748815801, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-01 22:10:01+00"}, {"id": 17844581, "authorName": "Rotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller,\r\nActually the velour will hold up very well unless the back window rusts through and the interior gets wet. Leather requires conditioning and velour requires vacuuming. Sunlight isn't kind to any material and doesn't discriminate.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1748989471, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 22:24:31+00"}, {"id": 17845179, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Indeed @Rotors !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1748994679, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 23:51:19+00"}, {"id": 17845198, "authorName": "LSCars (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lscars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1748994814, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2025-06-03 23:53:34+00"}]