Mercedes-Benz W126 560SEL Carat By Duchatelet for sale, finished in blue-black metallic (199U) with black leather interior and 105,000-miles.LHD car imported from Japan in 2022 after previously being overhauled by Belgian coachbuilders Carat By Duchatelet. Carat options include: steering wheel and dials, sill plates, extended centre arm-rest, walnut fold-out tables and a 5.5in passenger-mounted screen complete with VHS player in the rear also trimmed by Carat By Duchatelet.Anyone familiar with the 1000SEL era of coachbuilding will be very familiar with Carat and the unique upgrades which are now becoming increasingly more difficult and expensive to find in good condition.In addition to the upgrades above, this 560SEL came from the factory in an incredibly high-spec boasting a rear electric roller blind, automatic climate control, electric rear bench, heated electric seats (front and rear) and more.During my ownership it's undergone a significant overhaul by Carnaby Motors in Essex. This includes: new discs, pads and hoses all round, all suspension parts (ball joints, bushings, dampers) replaced and rebuilt, reconditioned rear diff, full transmission service including new mounts and calibration, full ignition overhaul including plugs and leads, major engine service including belts, fuse box stripped, cleaned and reassembled, new fuel pumps and hoses, new engine mounts, BILSTEIN B4 dampers with H&R springs, SLS valve linkage and KE-Jetronic calibration.Bad bits: Chips of paint coming off the roof rails (see pics) and the rubber seal at the bottom of the windscreen has gone brittle. The Carat screen/VHS player will need re-wiring and several bits of the wooden trim around the door handles could do with being repaired. The rear-view mirror is loose (spare included) and the driver-side door could also do with realigning as it takes some force to shut. It's not perfect, but it doesn't need much. Currently SORN in storage but will be sold with a full year's MOT. VIN is WDB1260391A528046. My plan was to fit it with various AMG style aero/wheels and a Clarion stack head unit all of which I still have - happy to do a deal on these if someone wants to go down the same route.For more information please e-mail or text. Next MOT due 04/06/2024, Black, 1 owner, £24,995