Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1997 Mercedes Benz E420 4 Door Sedan
""Mercedes cars always act like machines, and the machine takes the top spot here-over the spirited BMW, over the cloudlike Lexus, over the poised Infiniti. There's an efficiency about this Mercedes machine that we find compelling. Its compact exterior dimensions are close to those of the BMW, but the passenger and cargo spaces are substantially more generous. Despite the extra room, it's the lightest car here at 3698 pounds, nearly 200 less than the BMW."" Car and Driver, Dec. 1996, the E420 takes top spot in four way comparison.
For consignment, a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 4 door sedan with a title verified 69,362 actual miles. When the W124 E-class was replaced in 1995 by the E320, much praise rained down on the new generation and lasted well into their eight year run.
Exterior
This one shows up in Amazonite Green Metallic and it is nearly flawless and according to our consignor, a fairly rare spec, especially when coupled with the Saffron Brown interior. Rare or not, it's a fantastic shade of green on a car with such great styling, any color would do! The four round lights up front may remind you of a Jaguar, but take a look at some vintage Benz's, like the '68 200D. Surely, this modern design is a nod to the company's heritage. Naturally, you have the three pointed start at the top of the gentle arc of the hood while the fenders contour to the round lights and in back, the tail lights maintain the angle of the decklid lines, adding some interest to the boxy design. 16-inch wheels are wrapped in 215/55R16 tires and a translucent sunroof lives on the topside. Imperfections are few and include some minor inclusions, and a small gash in the plastic front air dam.
Interior
Stylish creasing adds interest to the leather inserts of the door panel and it's where your eye is drawn, while the dark wood trim and Saffron Brown plastic that surrounds it is pretty nice too and all four doors present nicely. Front passengers are afforded robust leather bucket seats and the rear bench is also finely crafted and substantial. A brown steering wheel fronts a concise instrument cluster followed by more saffron and wood framing which frames the AM/FM/CD radio and its twin A/C panel stacked in the center. Warm tones of brown are also found on the center console with the shifter and its burlwood coverage over tan carpet and under a soft headliner and it's all in great condition. The flat trunk is finished in gray and contains the remote CD changer.
Drivetrain
Shrouded and clean is the 4.2 liter DOHC V8 under the hood, fuel injected and putting out 275 horsepower. It's backed by a 5-speed automatic transmission that routes power to the rear axle with 2.82 gears.
Undercarriage
Other than road spray, surface rust, and typical oxidation of metals, the underside is clean and complete. Power disc brakes are found at each corner and a single exhaust runs through original equipment and terminates as twin tips out back. Suspension consists of coil springs at both independent ends with a 5 link included in back.
Drive-Ability
That old adage ""built like a tank"" is appropriate here as the car feels solid, balanced, and comfortable. It has good power, straight tracking, and despite the conservative styling, excellent handling. All functions on this well maintained E-series operate as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you find a clean E420, count yourself as very lucky. Fortunately, you don't have to search high and wide for another one as this tossable luxury sedan is looking for a new owner and checks all the boxes for a superior car, not just for 1997, but by today's standards as well. It might not have the bells and whistles of today's tech, but we're guessing you won't miss it.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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| Year: | 1997 |
| Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | E420 |
| Mileage: | 69361 |
| Exterior Color: | Amazonite Green Metallic |
| Interior Color: | Saffron Brown |
| Trim: | 4 Door Sedan |
| Body: | sedan |
| Stock: | 8584 |
| Engine Size: | 4.2 Liter DOHC V8 |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | WDBJF72F0VA463592 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
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