This Euro-Spec 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC was ordered new for the Spanish market and was reportedly exported to the United States in November of 1985 by a doctor in San Fransisco. It remained with the original importing owner in California until being acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, and is still on the original 1984 CA title. The SEC is finished in Classic White (737) over Black Leather (251), and power is provided by a Euro 5.0-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with LSD. Equipment includes 17" AMG monoblock wheels, automatic climate control, a power sunroof, original Becker head unit with integrated Bluetooth, and cruise control. Recent service within the last 100 miles includes replacement of the timing chain and tensioner, valve cover gaskets, shifter bushings, a new battery, an A/C recharge, complete exhaust system, front lower ball joints, four new Michelin tires, and an alignment. Now located in Waltham, Massachusetts with the selling dealer, this Euro C126 shows just under 80k miles and is offered with the original owner's manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
The car is finished in Classic White (737) with grey lower cladding. Exterior features include U.S. headlamps, original European bumpers, lower fog lamps, a sunroof, and original glass. The seller notes the hood and top of the fenders have been previously repainted.
17" AMG monoblock wheels have been fitted with new Michelin Pilot AS4 tires measuring 215/50 on all four wheels showing 2024 date codes. Braking is handled by disc brakes at all four corners. A full-size bundt spare is located under the trunk floor along with the original tool roll and jack. The car recently received new front ball joints and an alignment when the new tires were installed.
The cabin is finished in Black Leather (251) and features original Burl Walnut trim on the center console, dash, and doors. Interior features include power windows, automatic climate control, courtesy lamps, power front seats, cruise control, and Euro headlamp adjustment switchgear. The original Becker head unit has been rebuilt and retrofitted with Bluetooth capability. The A/C was recharged upon the selling dealer's acquisition last year and is reportedly in working order.
The four-spoke original steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and a combination gauge for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and instant fuel economy. The six-digit odometer shows just under 80k miles.
The unrestricted Euro 5.0-liter M117 V8 is equipped with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection and was rated at 231 horsepower and 299 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed 722.3 automatic transmission. Recent service in 2024 includes replacement of the timing chain and tensioner, valve cover gaskets, shifter bushings, a new battery, complete exhaust system, and front lower ball joints for which receipts are provided in the gallery. In early 2024, the car reportedly had all fluids flushed. Underbody photos are provided in the gallery.
The included Carfax report shows first entry in August 2000 with no accidents or damage reported and registration history exclusively in California. The car remains titled under the original importing owner's name in California from 1985.
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2 Comments
I love AMG monoblocks on a C126, so much better looking than the original wheels. It looks like it may have a U.S.-spec taillight on the passenger side?
Hello, what has changed other than the wheels cosmetically since the last sale of this vehicle on bat? Has there been paint correction performed?
$2,500 bid placed by @C3wA
$1,250 bid placed by @BD450SL