This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC was originally ordered and sold as a German market example. Import dates and timelines are unclear but last registration shows Colorado in 2008. It’s since been parked with an independent workshop and is being offered as a running project. Finished in Black (040) over a Palomino Leather (274) interior, power comes from a 5.0L M117 V8 paired to a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include 16” RIAL Leichtmetallfelgen Wheels, power seats, a power sunroof, power windows, rear defrost, an original Becker head unit, and the original Euro-market bumpers and headlamps. The car was reportedly parked in 2008 for need of a water pump, at this time the engine does turn over but the seller doesn’t recommend driving the car. This 500SEC currently shows just 36k miles (TMU) and is being offered with one key and a clean Colorado title. 

Finished in Black (040) with matching black lower cladding, this example features shorter, European headlights and bumpers both front and rear. Exterior features include glass headlamps, a painted power sunroof, chrome window trim, and a power antenna. Paint imperfections are noted with specificity in the photo gallery and include clear coat failure, various scrapes, and light dings around the body. This example is noted to have no rust issues per the seller. 

Period-correct 16” RIAL Leichtmetallfelgen Wheels are mounted and finished in silver paint with black contrast on the inside of the spokes. The wheels measure 16x8 at all four corners and wear aged winter tires. The tires will need to be replaced before driving. 

The cabin is trimmed in Palomino Leather (274) across the seats, door cards, head rests, armrest, center console, and dashboard. matching carpets and floor mats remain with the car and walnut root wood veneer adorns the center console, door cards, and dashboard. Due to prolonged outdoor storage while parked, the interior shows considerable fading and UV damage throughout. The dashboard shows multiple cracks along with the veneer. Detailed photos of the cabin are included in the gallery. The original Becker head unit remains in place. 

 The black steering wheel frames a 160mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer featuring an analog clock, along with gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer has been converted to miles and now shows 36k miles (TMU).

The 500SEC benefitted from a higher compression M117 V8 compared to the U.S. Market and was rated when new for 231 horsepower and 299 lb-ft of torque. As noted, this example was parked in 2008 at a workshop where it’s remained outside since. The seller reports the engine does turn over and run. 

This 500SEC currently shows just 36k miles (TMU) and is being offered with one key and a clean Colorado title.