1982 MERCEDES BENZ 380SEL, no reserve, no airbags, not diesel, 2nd family owned

Description for Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 1982

Offered without reserve clean CarFax® near showroom condition Mercedes S-class 1982 flagship sedan.Every feature and option a lengthy list is functional; the mileage documented from new. includes manuals maintenance records.Original spare Bilstein jack factory tool roll 1st aid kit all as delivered and never used. Undercoated (auto armor) no dash cracks. no pinstriping.Brief history:Purchased at Dave Ostrem Imports DesMoines IA 29April1982 by W.T. Dahl owner of a popular supermarket chain. Driven to the Dahl's Naples FL condominium garaged it served as their winter driver remaining there until his passing. A childless couple it was inherited by two nieces neither of whom was comfortable with driving the car described as being too long for the garage and too 'uppity' for Iowa.Always garaged we like prior ownership average ~ 1000 miles/yr. No pets non-smokers the interior is as new. No evidence that anyone has ever sat in the back seat. No computers no GPS no dangerous airbags. All the lights have been tested and work as we don't think the car was ever driven at night.The car performs on a par with any late-model 3 y/o S-class much like driving a living room sofa at a fraction of the cost.Can be driven anywhere; no need to be transported. Available for inspection or test drive during the listing period by e-mail appt. cspiher@aol.com or phone 630-986 seven six six seven.Current 75 y/o owners moving into a retirement community.

On May-30-15 at 16:49:34 PDT seller added the following information:

Another inquiry of note as follows:Lovely old Benz. Do you know or can you tell from the maintenance records if this vehicle has had its original timing chain replaced with the upgraded double-row unit? Thanks and good luck with the auction.- citroensmThe 'timing chain issue' in the 3.8L engine seems based more on myth than reality as few MB mechanics have witnessed a failure.In November 2009 (mileage 30553) I opted to have a fresh chain chain tensioner and strengthened guides as a precautionary measure.Labor $474 OEM parts $403 a worthwhile expense for peace of mind. An ounce of prevention.