This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 on Sunday the 24th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.
In 1987, the most expensive top of the W126 range was the 560 SEL, a veritable palace on wheels which combined the super-smooth 5.6-litre V8 and the long-wheelbase of the SE range
Powered by a 5,547cc, SOHC V8 offering 296bhp and 336lb/ft of torque, an output sufficient to propel this substantial saloon from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and on to 155mph
This smart example was first registered on 11/05/1987 and has been enjoyed by three owners from new (two registered keepers).131,700 miles. MOT until May 2026
Finished in blue/black, the paintwork and chrome present well, engine bay clean and original. Electrical ariel, sunroof and electric windows 
The first owner was a diplomat travelling between London, Germany and Switzerland hence some of the services carried out in Germany
Fitted with electric front and rear seats, electric mirrors, Blaupunkt age-appropriate Bluetooth radio, full ribbed Mercedes overmats and an original unopened medical kit 
Original stamped service book, clear book pack and numerous invoices and MOTs etc
Offered without reserve