[{"id": 2877717, "authorName": "biffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahem,\r\nThe 'Factory' chrome wheels ?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547848957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2877927, "authorName": "DTBorden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtborden/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by DTBorden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547850698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2878309, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "....... don't forget the stylish factory gold package.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547854720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878328, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you saying you didn\u2019t have a mullet at that time...?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547855329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878393, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everybody. I am the seller of this fine automobile. For those wondering...I bought this California car with all the intentions of keeping it. Unfortunately, health issues and changes in my residential situation (not enough room for my cars) is forcing me to part with this classic. I have limited access to the car but will try and answer your questions as best as I can.\r\n@biffer - BaT text states \"factory wheels\" but frankly, the car came with these and I have no idea if they were the original wheels and I welcome any thoughts on these from more knowledgeable people here. GLWTB", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547857504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878454, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not many cars from 1990 look this stylish still. Good luck to seller and buyer...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547859692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878558, "authorName": "GTank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtank/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks clean!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547864196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878673, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GTank - Thank you...it is very clean, California car, no rust whatsoever.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547868619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878714, "authorName": "lum11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lum11/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by lum11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547870897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2878788, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Copy reads \u201cMB-Tex\u201d but I thought all 126\u2019s by second generation only offered leather in North America ? I could be wrong , but it looks like leather to me . Anyway , always appreciate the 560 SEC\u2019s , GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547874986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2878898, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All US - spec. C126s came with leather as standard upholstery. Velour was a no cost option, so was Amaretta from 1986 and up. \nObviously being from a hot state, the leather could have gotten dried out and was therefore replaced, unfortunately, with the cheaper MB Tex.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1547890626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2879000, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its a pity that the interior was re-trimmed in MB Tex, as the factory leather on these late Gen 2s is very supple. \nI also notice patch kits on the exhaust and an aftermarket rear muffler, plus someone went in an painted several areas in the engine bay\n\nThe rear window is delaminating badly, it has to be pulled and replaced and the underlying channel checked for rust \n\nFor a new owner I recommend having the timing chain and guides checked and also the transmission.\n\nLooks like an honest and nice car with lots of life left once the above checks out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547905578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2879244, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like the last 560 SEC on BaT, this example will be for someone looking for a stylish driver MBZ from the 90s.\nI would put $5.000.-- aside to change the timing chain, guides and tensioner, make necessary repairs to suspension and attend to misc. cosmetic issues.\n\nThe wheels can be painted, or for 500.--to 1000.-- replaced with a good used set.\nThe totally outdated and gawdy \"gold package\" needs to go. All OEM badges and the star will be about 200.--. I like my W126s without the 420 or 560 emblems on the trunklid. \n\nTo get a little color into the ocean of appliance white, I would paint the lower cladding and the bumpers in its factory contrast color. \n\nIf I still have money left, I'd convert the AC back to R12 and install leather. \nGLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1547914252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2879482, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hansjorg - OEM badges are $50 for both 560SEC and the trunk lid star (AutohausAZ and eBay). Re the gold stars on the wheels, the caps come off and all four can be re-chromed for less than $100. The engine runs great and I had my mechanic check the timing chain and he told me it was fine. Re repainting the lower panel to original gray is a personal choice. All door cards, rear seats are original and the front seats were recovered to match. I can only go by the condition and options of the car when I purchased it. \r\n@SlowNRusty - You are absolutely correct, there is discoloration on the corners of the rear window. I'm not sure what you mean by \"several areas re-painted in the engine bay\"? Are you referring to the off-white areas? The engine bay was not painted to the best of my knowledge but I agree it can use a little elbow grease. Tranny is fine and shifts smoothly. No issues were identified here when my mechanic went through the car.\r\nThank you all for your comments. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547921859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2879487, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "560SEC emblem: Mercedes 560SEC rear deck lid emblem C126 PLASTIC genuine SEC coupe\r\n\r\nTrunk lid star: 91 Mercedes W126 Coupe 560SEC emblem, on trunk lid star 115mm 1267580158", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547922054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2879580, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello All,\r\n\r\nThe listing has been amended to reflect a 2014 odometer discrepancy reported on the AutoCheck. All bidders are expected to fully review the documentation and listing before placing a bid.\r\n\r\nThank you for viewing!\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547926369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2879766, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding the odometer discrepancy, an error was made in 2001 by adding a \u201c1\u201d in front of the actual mileage and it got carried over to 2013 when it was corrected as shown on the records going forwards. Current mileage is believed to be correct.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1547934445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2881966, "authorName": "WHJ63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whj63/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by WHJ63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548096611, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2881975, "authorName": "WHJ63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whj63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't think the odometer discrepancy is a big issue. It is a 29 year old car. I've seen these kind of errors before where people looking at the odometer from the side can see only one leg of the \"0\" and think it is a \"1\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548096832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2885051, "authorName": "wilson1010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilson1010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I miss the photo of the headliner?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548170531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2885799, "authorName": "DaveWoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davewoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fortunately in my line of work I have access to Carfax paid by my company in bulk so I was able to run it and it shows mileage starting in 1995 at 59,000 miles and moving very consistently up to 197,000 miles in 2013 then in 2014 it jumps back to 107,000 miles, then moving up to the current 117,000 SIMHO this car has 217,000 miles on it. It also shows a fairly significant accident on the right rear side effecting the right rear pillar. While Carfax is known to show in correct information at times I'm in the car business and if I had a dollar for every time a customer says \"it had a minor scratch on the hood so we painted the whole car\" I'd be rich. Bid accordingly.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1548184261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2886448, "authorName": "wilson1010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilson1010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ouch. That is gonna leave a mark.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1548190524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2887835, "authorName": "Wogden700", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wogden700/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boxsterman your explanation of the odometer discrepancy really doesn't make any sense. Seeing as if the one was added incorrectly it would have lost 20,000 miles in 6 years. The auto check surely suggested there was an odometer change in 2014 or the odometer rolled over to 200 but the first digit never moved. Either way it sure looks likely this car has somewhere north of 200,000 miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1548207607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2888030, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wogden700 - Either of those possibilities do exist. The odometer is working fine and keeping track of the distance traveled accurately so I'm not sure if the 6th digit is stuck. Given that the car is 29 years old, 200+ k miles is still pretty low.\r\n\r\n@davewoo - Unfortunately, I do not have the CarFax report. Would you be so kind as to email it to me? I'd be happy to post it here for all to see. I am simply going by what AutoCheck and the previous owner has told me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1548212316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2888095, "authorName": "Carfan_73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan_73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone look at this car and not think of Roadhouse?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1548214708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2888370, "authorName": "sensh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sensh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The odometer thing is not a big deal. I do the exact same thing with my birthdays. Every year the second digit of my age goes up by one, but the first digit is frozen. Last year I was 39. This year I turned 30.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1548239952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2888728, "authorName": "wilson1010", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilson1010/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No big deal on the odometer thing. It only means about $10 -15k in price.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1548255376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2889661, "authorName": "DaveWoo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davewoo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boxsterman Sorry to rain on your parade as that's a car that will virtually run forever but the Carfax spells it out quite clearly:\n08/95-59,735\n10/95-62,396\n08/97-88,059\n08/99-113,583\n07/01-140,950\n02/04-165363\n08/05-181,593\n08/07-189,161\n07/09-190,913\n08/11-193,965\n08/13-197,132\nAnd...\n09/14-107,316\nI did the mileage real quick the first time off the top of my head but I think it's actually around 207,000 but the odo could have been broken so in the car business it's what's called TMU, true mile unknown in my opinion. Which is as you point out still low for the year. From my experience I'd almost prefer a car that's been regularly driven than one that sits. As to the Carfax damage I had a BMW that received an eight inch crease in a door and I made the mistake of having it fixed via insurance and Carfax totally destroyed the value of the car, \"Danger Will Robinson this car has major structural damage have it checked by a professional\" Blah Blah Blah. Those of us in the retail automotive business take everything they say with a grain of salt as they put out so much incorrect info. I would email you a copy but I'd be concerned they'd give my company a nice rap on the knuckles for doing so. Good luck with the sale I've owned a similar car in black and I think that is the best generation of cars ever built by Mercedes and I think the 560SEC is a great candidate for going up in value more than the market average.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1548270247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2891741, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveWoo - thanks for the detailed breakdown and comments about the CarFax. I totally understand about sending the report to me. I shouldn\u2019t have asked, sorry.\r\nAt the end of the day it is a gorgeous, rust free California car and the underside pictures prove it. Has had a fresh paint, new seat covers and a bunch of mechanical work. It drives as good as it looks. Somebody is going to get a real classic and enjoy it. Good luck to all bidders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1548292265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2896938, "authorName": "daleb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daleb/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by daleb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548432560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2897085, "authorName": "Stephan_Forslund", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephan_forslund/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this is sold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548436354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2897114, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello All. Only a few hours left and I'm here to answer any last minute questions you may have. GLTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548436946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2897121, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stephan_forslund - the current bid is well below the value of this car in this condition. I just hope that the activity picks up towards the end...I guess we shall see.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548437109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2897176, "authorName": "WHJ63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whj63/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by WHJ63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548438013, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2897274, "authorName": "firebird301", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firebird301/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Sec Coupe!! Hard to find nice.\r\nIt should bring 15-20 in the real world.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1548439820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2897340, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@firebird301 - thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548441109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2897355, "authorName": "phuonglong003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phuonglong003/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finding a black on black 560SEC is like finding gems in the desert......... everything I've found are tan or grey interiors.. beautiful cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1548441357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2897916, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the car and the Carfax, I think the current bid is about right.\nHaving been in the car business for many years, I can attest Carfax is not always correct. It seems to be a accurate on this car, which obviously \"lost\" 90k miles AND had damage reported. That would also explain the new paint and upholstery.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1548447099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2898118, "authorName": "montanabahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montanabahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Boxsterman sadly I think this one is a hope springs eternal situation. The color, lack of leather, damage history and mileage issues are all holding this one back. I agree with the sentiment that this is about right; although a beautiful car, it has a lot working against it. Kudos for rolling the dice on No Reserve though!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1548448243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2898171, "authorName": "psnyc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/psnyc/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by psnyc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548448701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2898209, "authorName": "Boxsterman (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boxsterman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hansjorg - actually the repaint had nothing to do with the \u201caccident\u201d which occured 20 years ago. Re-paint was done due to fading of the original paint just before I got the car. I looked at it before the paint job. It was the condition I posed to the previous owner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1548449044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2898402, "authorName": "WHJ63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whj63/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by WHJ63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548450697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2898426, "authorName": "WHJ63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whj63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/25/19 for $6,500 to WHJ63", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548450901, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2898428, "authorName": "Q_Branch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/q_branch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Stolen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548450912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2898431, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok car for right price. Congrats.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1548451048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2898620, "authorName": "Janos_z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janos_z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was a pretty strong price, actually. I wouldn't call it \"stolen.\" Congratulations to the seller. And I suppose congratulations to the buyer, too, who also bid on the same seller's Corvair right after joining BaT back in October, but didn't secure a win. I guess second time's the charm.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1548452342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2898661, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WHJ63 Congrats on the 560SEC. Enjoy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1548452552, "type": "comment"}]