Beautiful car. I've got a 1992 600SEL with the same two-tone blue exterior, mine has the blue interior though. 125k miles on it. The engine is in great shape but the transmission went out a while ago. I plan on getting it rebuilt this spring. It also needs a main engine wiring harness, not the upper engine/injection harness that is usually already done and easy to replace, but the huge body-mounted harness that is reportedly a huge job to replace. Not looking forward to that one.
Great video. I had a 1970 MIdnight blue 280SE. I owned it for 35 years and never finished restoring it! I now have a 2003 CL600 twin turbo V12 that has been incredibly reliable. The Jaguar V12 was indeed two six-cylinder engines combined as one since Jaguar only had the straight six to begin with. The V12 from Mercedes was a purpose-built V12. This '93 600 SEL is so cool. I have lust in my heart!
Great Video! I have a 96' with 129K on it. Most important thing to note is that all W140 models up to the 1995 model year used the biodegradable wiring harness. With further use this WILL 100% become an issue with this car...and you can no longer buy them from the Mercedes Benz, which means the car will have to be rewired by hand, which is a multi-thousand dollar repair. Generally we never buy them regardless of how nice they are unless this fix was done. Also the horse power on the motor was 389hp NOT 322hp. With full fuel enrichment (a feature that could be turned on/off with a scan tool) 402hp - 408hp.
Keep in mind that even if you can find someone that has a harness or the set of connectors to make one it's still a $15,000+ fix (2002 pricing). The whole car has to be taken apart...the door panels, the seats, the carpets, the headliner, the trunk liner, the center console, most of the dashboard, and the top of the motor. It's a horrific job.The biggest issue is when it starts the car will start blowing out fuses and circuit boards and modules... they are mostly not available either. @@woodsandbarclay
The last of the Benz lineage I'd own. Only two exceptions are a 99 C43 and 01/02 E55. In the Northeast we did see a few 140s every spring with "My ac doesn't blow cold" complaints. We knew what the inevitable problem was but we always recharged them with dye and told him to come back. Sure enough, the glow of dye right at the evaporator drain. Always a fun project... The soft close pump was also common. Occasionally they would push transmission fluid up the harness and into the trans control module. Still a car I'd own because I know to have a separate bank account for it lol. I believe the correct ratings are 389hp and 420 lb-ft
Yes those are the correct horsepower ratings actually corrected myself in a later video you can see all the videos on the website. The beautiful thing about this car is the AC evaporator has already been replaced!!!!
@@woodsandbarclay Good because the 600 has a separate smaller evaporator for the rear, although I don't remember if it was in the 93 or came a year or two later. Not like that made doing it in the 500 a cake walk in comparison 🤣
nice! got driven this beast sometime back in 1997, it was an VIP owned 1995 S600L V12 newfacelift, what I can say is, totally awesome!! imagine how Quite it was when ur inside it and its extremely luxury back in 90’s… as mostly people says, the W140 S-Class was over engineered! back then, an brand new W140 S600L V12 in my country cost rm1.2 million, its like USD$480k back then… it was an fully imported brand new from Germany, our local production model only has S280 and S320L… no sunroof for both CKD cars
@@woodsandbarclay I was afraid you would say that. Lol I have always heard they were money pit machines, I was hoping perhaps there would’ve been some improvements.
Hard to beat the 300sel 6.3... there's a good video on my channel where I went hunting for one if you search RUclips for hunting for the 300 SEL 6.3 I think you will find it.
That was very common for the original owners to do that I see it in classic Mercedes all the time. I do however have the original radio and it comes with the car.
I agree 100%! However I do love the 98 and 99 turbo diesel e300 and I do have a soft spot for the 2005 2006 E320 CDI common rail Diesel. But yes I totally get what you're saying.
I know the christmas gift for the car owner of this beauty. A becker Radio System from this period. Got one of those profesionally restored on my 300 CE w124. Still great sound 😊
Sure. Actually we had two and the first was even stolen and we ordered a second one from the insurance. The Becker audio was cool with changing colors.
No it's not that expensive at all. Probably cheaper than a fully loaded modern Honda Accord. Do they even still make Honda accords hahaha. Pricing is on the website.
Yes we absolutely do financing and work directly with Woodside credit who specializes in classic cars. Just call me directly and I can walk you through the process on the inventory page there's actually a link for Woodside credit at the top that you can click and see if you can get approved. 404-200-3942
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Beautiful car. I've got a 1992 600SEL with the same two-tone blue exterior, mine has the blue interior though. 125k miles on it. The engine is in great shape but the transmission went out a while ago. I plan on getting it rebuilt this spring. It also needs a main engine wiring harness, not the upper engine/injection harness that is usually already done and easy to replace, but the huge body-mounted harness that is reportedly a huge job to replace. Not looking forward to that one.
Oh man sounds like you have your work cut out for you!
Time capsule! Awesome find! Very well preserved. Just WOW!
Yes it's a beautiful car!
Great video. I had a 1970 MIdnight blue 280SE. I owned it for 35 years and never finished restoring it! I now have a 2003 CL600 twin turbo V12 that has been incredibly reliable. The Jaguar V12 was indeed two six-cylinder engines combined as one since Jaguar only had the straight six to begin with. The V12 from Mercedes was a purpose-built V12.
This '93 600 SEL is so cool. I have lust in my heart!
😎 so glad you're enjoying the videos
Great Video! I have a 96' with 129K on it. Most important thing to note is that all W140 models up to the 1995 model year used the biodegradable wiring harness. With further use this WILL 100% become an issue with this car...and you can no longer buy them from the Mercedes Benz, which means the car will have to be rewired by hand, which is a multi-thousand dollar repair. Generally we never buy them regardless of how nice they are unless this fix was done. Also the horse power on the motor was 389hp NOT 322hp. With full fuel enrichment (a feature that could be turned on/off with a scan tool) 402hp - 408hp.
There are guys that sell the wiring harnesses pre-made so you don't have to rewire the car by hand.
I would love to know who they are. I have not known/ found anyone who can make or supply a W140 harness for more than 12 years.
Keep in mind that even if you can find someone that has a harness or the set of connectors to make one it's still a $15,000+ fix (2002 pricing). The whole car has to be taken apart...the door panels, the seats, the carpets, the headliner, the trunk liner, the center console, most of the dashboard, and the top of the motor. It's a horrific job.The biggest issue is when it starts the car will start blowing out fuses and circuit boards and modules... they are mostly not available either. @@woodsandbarclay
Wow, John! I wasn’t expecting this! Looking forward to see what you do to it!
Please go to the website there are already four videos released on the website.
The last of the Benz lineage I'd own. Only two exceptions are a 99 C43 and 01/02 E55. In the Northeast we did see a few 140s every spring with "My ac doesn't blow cold" complaints. We knew what the inevitable problem was but we always recharged them with dye and told him to come back. Sure enough, the glow of dye right at the evaporator drain. Always a fun project... The soft close pump was also common. Occasionally they would push transmission fluid up the harness and into the trans control module. Still a car I'd own because I know to have a separate bank account for it lol.
I believe the correct ratings are 389hp and 420 lb-ft
Yes those are the correct horsepower ratings actually corrected myself in a later video you can see all the videos on the website. The beautiful thing about this car is the AC evaporator has already been replaced!!!!
@@woodsandbarclay
Good because the 600 has a separate smaller evaporator for the rear, although I don't remember if it was in the 93 or came a year or two later. Not like that made doing it in the 500 a cake walk in comparison 🤣
nice! got driven this beast sometime back in 1997, it was an VIP owned 1995 S600L V12 newfacelift, what I can say is, totally awesome!! imagine how Quite it was when ur inside it and its extremely luxury back in 90’s… as mostly people says, the W140 S-Class was over engineered! back then, an brand new W140 S600L V12 in my country cost rm1.2 million, its like USD$480k back then… it was an fully imported brand new from Germany, our local production model only has S280 and S320L… no sunroof for both CKD cars
Great story!
Nice! mine has 190K miles, same color (dark blue interior also) 1992 600SEL here in Oregon
Wow almost 200,000 miles that's amazing! That really speaks to the quality of the m120 V12 engine.
Congratulations, you have excellent Mercedes’s
Thank you very much!
The complaint about the w140 was its size. The rear deck pegs - which rise when in reverse - was a running change after so many complaints.
Maybe in other countries...the 1992 models in the United States always had the rear deck pegs
Lovely car. I’m looking in getting a 2020/2021 Mercedes e class sedan. Any suggestions? How reliable are these cars?
Man I would really stay away from any of the new Mercedes they. They are not good cars. If you want a forever Mercedes look at 1995 and older.
@@woodsandbarclay I was afraid you would say that. Lol I have always heard they were money pit machines, I was hoping perhaps there would’ve been some improvements.
That car should come with its own chauffeur. Amazing condition.
It is definitely a beautiful car!
I'm in love with the W109 300 SEL 6.3. The 140 is sweet too.
Hard to beat the 300sel 6.3... there's a good video on my channel where I went hunting for one if you search RUclips for hunting for the 300 SEL 6.3 I think you will find it.
@@woodsandbarclay Thanks!
What a stunning 140! However I am curious. Car purchased in Vancouver, spent lots of time in Georgia. So what's the story with the Kentucky plate?
The previous owner lives in Kentucky however he owns a shop here in Georgia.
Are you able to share the name of the shop in Vancouver. Awesome car.
I'm sorry I have no idea what shop was used in Vancouver. This video is when the car was already in the United States.
Was the biodegradable engine wiring harness replaced?
Yes that was taken care of on this vehicle
I am a happy owner of a S600 from 1995 with 19” inch Brabus wheels…..in the same condition but little more km..👌🏻👌🏻
Nice 👍
Did this model year come with the notorious biodegradable wire harnesses? If yes, have these been replaced? Beautiful car!
Yes but that has been taken care of on this car. Most of these cars that are still on the road today have already had the issue taken care of.
Why would anyone change the radio in that???
That was very common for the original owners to do that I see it in classic Mercedes all the time. I do however have the original radio and it comes with the car.
Great video and car..
Thank you I think it's one of the nicest 600SEL's in the country please go to the website and you can see all the other videos I've done on it
i want this car! how much is, and can you ship it to UK?
Yes we can ship to the UK all of the pricing is on our website. www.woodsandbarclay.com
As Pierre Hedary would attest, Mercedes up until about 1994/5 are overall the best cars ever built.
I agree 100%! However I do love the 98 and 99 turbo diesel e300 and I do have a soft spot for the 2005 2006 E320 CDI common rail Diesel. But yes I totally get what you're saying.
That power rear view mirror was removed starting in 1995
Good information I was not aware of that
I know the christmas gift for the car owner of this beauty. A becker Radio System from this period. Got one of those profesionally restored on my 300 CE w124. Still great sound 😊
You should keep watching the video series for this car on the website we do have the original radio for the car and it does come with the car :)
what an incredible car and it has ADS too
Yeah it's a really beautiful car just wait till you see the test drive video the V12 engine is awesome.
We had an aubergene color 320s. very nice car..
Thank you I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos.
Sure. Actually we had two and the first was even stolen and we ordered a second one from the insurance. The Becker audio was cool with changing colors.
Hello, is this car for sale?
This car sold yesterday but if you want to see our current inventory go to the website that's the best place to look.
it has 394 metric horsepower, not 320.
Thank you for pointing that out I corrected myself in later videos you can see the videos on the website
Pre fl has 408hp
I bet to buy it will cost a ton with this low milage and clean condition
No it's not that expensive at all. Probably cheaper than a fully loaded modern Honda Accord. Do they even still make Honda accords hahaha. Pricing is on the website.
I got an ALMANDINE RED METALLIC 1992 S600 SEL WITH ONLY 53000KMS ON IT
Awesome!
I have been watching your channel for only a few weeks , do u do financing
Yes we absolutely do financing and work directly with Woodside credit who specializes in classic cars. Just call me directly and I can walk you through the process on the inventory page there's actually a link for Woodside credit at the top that you can click and see if you can get approved. 404-200-3942
That’s a big badass car and only for people with big boy bank accounts!!
You should check out the test drive video on the website the V12 engine is amazing!
@@woodsandbarclayNo question I will.