1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Carat Duchatelet

Highlights

- One of 200 Carat Duchatelet
- Low-mileage car preserved in good condition
- Carat Duchatelet has officially confirmed that this is an authentic Carat Duchatelet set-up
- Recently serviced
- Four-seater coupé with 5.5-litre V8 engine and 300 hp
- Valid overhaul

The Attractions

In the 1980s, for those who wanted a luxurious four-seat coupe, the fashionable choice was a 560SEC. Favoured by racing drivers and trend-setters alike, the C126 could also be extensively customised - either at the factory or by contacting one of the many specialists.
Among them was dealer Carat Duchatelet, who was able to make the 560SEC considerably better, both inside and out. 200 of these cars were made.
The 560SEC Carat Duchatelet is probably the definitive version of what is arguably Stuttgart's best classic coupé. Which offers further guarantees as to its rarity and value.
With 134,000 km on the odometer, this rarity has been well preserved and is in perfect working order. It is offered for sale having received a recent service and with a valid overhaul.

History and Documentation

- First registered in March 1988
- Car intended for the Italian market
- Chassis number: WDB1260451A406457
- Engine number: 11796812049222
- Exterior colour: Metallic black (code 199U)
- Interior colour: Leather Dattero 274
- Valid overhaul
- Regularly registered in Italy
- Official confirmation from Carat Duchatelet that this is an authentic Carat version

Conditions

- A rare 560SEC with extremely comprehensive equipment
- Leather-covered dashboard and steering column stand out in the interior
- Walnut wood panelling
- Some slight signs of wear on the bodywork
- Interior shows slight signs of wear highlighted in photos
- ASR and seatbelt tensioner not working
- radio is not very original
Factory specification includes:
- Black metallic exterior colour code 199U
- 274 date-coloured leather interior
- 245 on-board computer
- 412 sunroof
- Tempomat
- 341 additional flashing lights
- 228 Webasto auxiliary heater
- 286 storage nets behind seat backs
- 442 steering wheel with airbag
- 471 asr
- 581 automatic climate control
- 597 athermic windows
- 601 self-locking differential
- 682 fire extinguisher
- 873 heated seats

The Mechanics

- 5.5-litre V8 engine with 300 hp
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- Low mileage
- Recent service
- No operating or driving problems reported to us

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1988
  • Make Mercedes
  • Model SEC Series
  • Colour Grey
  • Odometer 134,932 Kilometres
  • Engine size 5500
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Town Rome
  • Country Italy
Bidding history
20 bids
  • be•••• €24,500 28/04/24
  • mo•••• €24,250 28/04/24
  • be•••• €24,000 28/04/24
  • mo•••• €23,250 28/04/24
  • be•••• €23,000 28/04/24
  • Ca•••• €21,750 28/04/24
  • be•••• €21,500 28/04/24
  • Se•••• €21,000 28/04/24
  • ar•••• €20,000 28/04/24
  • st•••• €19,750 28/04/24
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