This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL began life as a Swiss-market example and was modified by Lorinser in-period. It’s being sold on behalf of the current owner by the selling dealer in The Netherlands. The car is finished in Silver Blue Metallic (930) over Blue Leather (252) and powered by a 5.0L M117 V8 paired to a 722.3 4-speed automatic. Noteworthy factory options and features include rare pneumatic suspension (option code 487), power-adjustable orthopedic front seats, a power sunroof, power windows, air conditioning, and a rear curtain. Further Lorinser modifications confirmed by Lorinser include the complete body kit with front bumper-integrated fog lamps, a molded rear duck tail spoiler, original Lorinser badging, and 16” Lorinser wheels. It’s been regularly serviced and well maintained according to the selling dealer with the most recent oil service in June of 2025. New brake pads, rotors, and lines were also installed in 2025. Offered with 237k kilometers (~147k mi), this Lorinser-modified 500SEL includes two sets of keys and a clean Dutch registration. 

Finished in rare Silver Blue Metallic (930) the C126 front end conversion appears consistent in color and panel gap tolerances. The Lorinser body kit consists of the front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, and rear ducktail molded into the decklid. Original Lorinser badging is noted. Exterior features include headlamp wipers, power mirrors, a power antenna, and dual chrome exhaust tips. 

Original Lorinser wheels measure 16x7” at all for corners and are finished in silver paint. They feature Lorinser stamps and modern centercaps with a chrome star. Tires mounted are Sailun Atrezzo Elites measuring 225/50 all around and showing 2019 date codes. An original spare tire, fire extinguisher, and tool kit are included in the trunk. 

The cabin is trimmed in Blue Leather (252) across the seats, door panels, dashboard, and armrests. Blue carpet adorn the cabin throughout and is accented with OEM blue wool mats. Factory burl wood veneer is shown on the dashboard, center console, and door cards. Notable interior options and features include optional front orthopedic seats with power adjustability, a power sliding sunroof, central locking, air conditioning, an optional rear curtain, and a Becker DTM head unit. The factory Becker will be included in the sale. 

The blue leather-trimmed airbag steering wheel frames the 240-km/h speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The odometer shows 237k kilometers (~147k mi). 

Power comes from a 5.0L M117 V8 engine which produces 237 horsepower and 298 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 722.3 four-speed automatic transmission. The most recent oil service occurred in June of 2025 along with new brake pads, rotors, and brake lines installed. 

Offered out of Eindhoven, Netherlands with 237k kilometers (~147k mi), this Lorinser-modified 500SEL includes two sets of keys and a clean Dutch registration.