Mercedes-Benz - 560 SEC - NO RESERVE - 1988
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Mercedes‑Benz 560 SEC (W126.045) from 1988 with Italian registration, automatic transmission, petrol, Black exterior, 299 hp, matching numbers and colours, 88,867 km, full service history, valid MOT to 2028-09-30, certificate available, interior and paint in very good condition, mechanically sound with recent maintenance.
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IN RISALTO
*Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
*Carfax Certificate
*Only 88,000 km original from new certified Carfax
*W126.045 version
*Total bodywork and paint restoration documented
*Mechanics serviced and ready to use
*Technical inspection valid until September 2028
HISTORY / OVERVIEW
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC belongs to the famous C126 series, one of the most elegant, refined, and representative coupes in the history of the Stuttgart-based brand. Introduced in the early 1980s, the 560 SEC represents one of the most powerful versions of the range, equipped with a refined 5.6-liter V8 engine designed to offer brilliant performance, great road smoothness, and the high level of comfort that made Mercedes-Benz a global automotive benchmark, the result of Bruno Sacco’s genius.
The example offered at auction is a 1988 model and embodies one of the most prestigious versions of the SEC lineup, characterized by the refined coupe configuration and the powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine. With only 88,000 km from new, certified, it is an example that was sold new in Italy and has always remained in Tuscany. It has recently undergone an important total restoration of the bodywork, chrome, and mechanics after a period of little use, and presents itself in beautiful condition.
EXTERIOR
The body is in excellent condition, with a total and documented restoration. The bodywork was dismantled, restored, and professionally repainted at the beginning of 2026. All chrome trim pieces were dismantled and restored, including the bumpers and all details. A new headliner has been installed, the sunroof was restored, and many details are new or fully restored.
The underbody is in solid condition, well preserved, and without signs of accidents, only normal use.
INTERIOR
The cabin is complete, original, and well preserved. The leather seats are in beautiful condition and fully usable, as are the armrests and door panels. The dashboards have been fully dismantled and professionally restored and reinstalled, as has the headlining.
The instrument cluster retains the original series instruments, as does the original steering wheel and gear knob. Before going on sale, a thorough sanitization of the entire interior was performed.
MECHANICS
Mechanically, the engine is factory-original and has been kept in good working order with regular ignition and use. A recent service of the entire braking system and a full service have just been completed. Additionally, the automatic transmission has been completely refurbished and reinstalled by a professional, specialized workshop. The air conditioning has been completely restored and converted to modern gas. New tires and battery. The technical inspection has been passed and is valid until September 2028, though a general check is always advisable.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange delivery at home in Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW
You can secure the lot now without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
Sales invoice
Italian transfer documents
Original manuals
Maintenance invoices
Original wheel and jack
Restoration book with photos and invoices
SERVICES
All vehicles are owned by us and we do not operate as a vehicle trader. We provide consultancy and support for foreign or Italian registration, also through our trusted agencies.
WARRANTY
We sell exclusively vehicles guaranteed to 100% conformity and certified: every vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an Italian independent authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to guarantee the buyer the conformity of the photos, description, and overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, the engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles the transfer of ownership remotely or the export documents (not included). Assistance with shipping to Italy, Europe, and worldwide at advantageous prices. You can also pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to visit our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the auction ends, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
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Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
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Translated by Google TranslateIN RISALTO
*Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
*Carfax Certificate
*Only 88,000 km original from new certified Carfax
*W126.045 version
*Total bodywork and paint restoration documented
*Mechanics serviced and ready to use
*Technical inspection valid until September 2028
HISTORY / OVERVIEW
The Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC belongs to the famous C126 series, one of the most elegant, refined, and representative coupes in the history of the Stuttgart-based brand. Introduced in the early 1980s, the 560 SEC represents one of the most powerful versions of the range, equipped with a refined 5.6-liter V8 engine designed to offer brilliant performance, great road smoothness, and the high level of comfort that made Mercedes-Benz a global automotive benchmark, the result of Bruno Sacco’s genius.
The example offered at auction is a 1988 model and embodies one of the most prestigious versions of the SEC lineup, characterized by the refined coupe configuration and the powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine. With only 88,000 km from new, certified, it is an example that was sold new in Italy and has always remained in Tuscany. It has recently undergone an important total restoration of the bodywork, chrome, and mechanics after a period of little use, and presents itself in beautiful condition.
EXTERIOR
The body is in excellent condition, with a total and documented restoration. The bodywork was dismantled, restored, and professionally repainted at the beginning of 2026. All chrome trim pieces were dismantled and restored, including the bumpers and all details. A new headliner has been installed, the sunroof was restored, and many details are new or fully restored.
The underbody is in solid condition, well preserved, and without signs of accidents, only normal use.
INTERIOR
The cabin is complete, original, and well preserved. The leather seats are in beautiful condition and fully usable, as are the armrests and door panels. The dashboards have been fully dismantled and professionally restored and reinstalled, as has the headlining.
The instrument cluster retains the original series instruments, as does the original steering wheel and gear knob. Before going on sale, a thorough sanitization of the entire interior was performed.
MECHANICS
Mechanically, the engine is factory-original and has been kept in good working order with regular ignition and use. A recent service of the entire braking system and a full service have just been completed. Additionally, the automatic transmission has been completely refurbished and reinstalled by a professional, specialized workshop. The air conditioning has been completely restored and converted to modern gas. New tires and battery. The technical inspection has been passed and is valid until September 2028, though a general check is always advisable.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange delivery at home in Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW
You can secure the lot now without waiting! Have questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti Conformity Guarantee Expertise
Sales invoice
Italian transfer documents
Original manuals
Maintenance invoices
Original wheel and jack
Restoration book with photos and invoices
SERVICES
All vehicles are owned by us and we do not operate as a vehicle trader. We provide consultancy and support for foreign or Italian registration, also through our trusted agencies.
WARRANTY
We sell exclusively vehicles guaranteed to 100% conformity and certified: every vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an Italian independent authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to guarantee the buyer the conformity of the photos, description, and overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, the engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles the transfer of ownership remotely or the export documents (not included). Assistance with shipping to Italy, Europe, and worldwide at advantageous prices. You can also pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to visit our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the auction ends, or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our No Reserve Classic Car Auctions on Catawiki
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model type
560 SEC - NO RESERVE
Year
1988
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
88867 km
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Black
Horse power
299
Cubic capacity
5547cc
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
Yes
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
September 30, 2028
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
Yes
Condition (Paint & body)
Excellent: requiring no conventional body or paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
