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1991 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC (C126)

Lot Number: 40007

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC (C126)

A fine example of the legendary 560 SEC, often regarded as Mercedes' era-defining combination of performance and build quality.

ESTIMATE: £30,000 - £35,000

Sold for: £29,680

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TIMED AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Thursday 24th April, 2025 at 7.00pm GMT

BODY COLOUR
Nautical Blue
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
H992 XYX
ODOMETER READING
69532 Miles

SUMMARY

A fine example of the legendary 560 SEC, often regarded as Mercedes' era-defining combination of performance and build quality.

DESCRIPTION

Background:

Elegant and timeless, the Mercedes SEC was a style icon of its era that combined everything great about the legendary W126 chassis S-Class with Bruno Sacco’s handsome pillarless body. A shape that had no bad angles. For many, this was the ultimate GT car for long distance touring and a car to which many aspired.

The Car:

Finished in arguably one of the best colour combinations, Nautic Blue metallic with grey leather, the range-topping 560 SEC was regarded as the ultimate luxury coupé of the day. As one of the most expensive cars in the world at the time, it came comprehensively equipped as standard. It was powered by the M117 5.5-litre V8, mated to a 4G-Tronic automatic gearbox, offering 0-60mph in seven seconds. Standard specification included heated electric seats with memory, a limited-slip differential, electric steering, self-levelling suspension and ABS.

This beautiful example was supplied new to the UK on 1st March 1991 and finished in Nautic Blue Metallic with a cream leather interior. Our vendor understands it to be one of just two UK cars in similar specification and the sister car of the one owned by his father at the time.

Bought for nostalgic reasons in 2022, it has benefited from a full respray and a bespoke stainless steel exhaust system. Additional works include attention to the brakes, suspension and the fitting of 16" AMG wheels (originals included).

Having covered just shy of 70,000 miles from new, it is supplied with the original book packs, a service record containing 32 stamps, a detailed history file and numerous invoices.

Please note the private registration number is not included in the sale.

Location: Warwickshire

Seller: Private

Photography: Professional

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 40007
Make: MERCEDES
Model: W126 SEC
Variant: 560 SEC
Registration Number: H992 XYX
MOT Expiry: 25/05/2025
Chassis Number: WDB1260452A594921
Engine Number: 11796822101022
Transmission: Automatic
Body Colour: Nautical Blue

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Arwel Richards
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07434 960868
arwel@iconicauctioneers.com

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