Highlights

Described by the vendor as a rare special-order colour combination of Caledonian Green over Parchment Beige leather
Only one former registered keeper
South African-specification example with a well-appointed equipment list
Significant recent expenditure on mechanical care and attention pre-sale
New tyres fitted all round

The Appeal

The W126 S-Class is widely regarded as one of the finest luxury saloons Mercedes-Benz ever produced, and the 380SE, with its all-alloy V8 and silky ZF four-speed automatic, represents an appealing way into big-engined S-Class ownership. This particular example stands apart thanks to its special-order Caledonian Green paintwork over Parchment Beige leather, which the vendor describes as one of the rarest colour combinations available on the W126.

A South African-specification car, it comes generously equipped and features Zebrano wood trim, lambswool carpeting, and Bundt alloys among its highlights. Having had just one former registered keeper and showing 101,599 km on the odometer, the vendor describes this as a dry, original, and pin-straight S-Class. Considerable pre-sale expenditure on mechanical preparation, together with new tyres all round, means this 380SE should be ready to use and enjoy from the off. As the vendor puts it: try to find another like it.

Key Information

Mileage: 101,599 km indicated, believed to be genuine but not verified by supporting documentation
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: not provided
Technical specs: 3.8-litre all-alloy V8 petrol, ZF four-speed automatic
Paperwork: not specified

The Detail

The vendor describes the car as dry, original, and pin-straight
The vendor states the all-alloy V8 and ZF four-speed automatic run smoothly and are on the button
Equipped with air conditioning and electric sunroof
Electric windows all round and central locking
Tempomat cruise control fitted
Becker Mexico cassette radio
Bundt alloys
Zebrano wood dash and console
Lambswool carpeting throughout
Parchment Beige leather interior

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