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Offered for sale is this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL sedan, finished in Anthracite Grey over a Red leather interior, powered by a 5.6-liter 8-cylinder engine running power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission, with 108,300 miles on the odometer as of this writing. The Mercedes S-class from this era, the W126 chassis available from 1982 to 1991, cemented itself as the world standard for production cars. This is clearly a car built to last – not a consumable, not style over substance, but successfully engineered to last far beyond anything else made at the time. The long-wheelbase SEL provides incredible space for rear seat occupants, while the 5.6-liter V8 made this the most powerful version available from the company. At 38 years old, this 560 SEL’s condition stands out. Originally purchased using the European Delivery program, mileage is relatively low – averaging less than 3,000 miles a year – with recent extensive maintenance totaling $5,700 in receipts. But it’s the specification that really stands out. The grey exterior hides a striking red leather interior option, but even better, includes orthopedic front seats with electric controls, and the very rare individual rear bucket seat option 224 – independent bucket seats borrowed from the 560 SEC Coupe, but with electric adjustments for rake and angle, replacing the standard bench seat. Anyone who has ever had a fondness for this model has a rare opportunity to own this very special version.