This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E 6.0 began life as an 500E that was special ordered through the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Rheinfelden (Autohaus Zimmermann). When the lease ended on the car for the original owner, it was sold back through Autohaus Zimmermann and the owner, Mr. Zimmermann, personally bought the vehicle back from the leasing bank for his company and kept it for himself. The car sat in his collection for years until his son removed it from the collection for a full service and drove the car. With him being used to the faster, more modern AMG cars, he decided to give it new life. In 2013, he purchased a 132k km W140 500SE 6.0 AMG from Japan and removed the powertrain from the S-Class and did a 6.0-liter M119 engine swap along with other performance improvements. Finished in Blue-Black Metallic (199) over Black Leather (271), this 500E 6.0 features two-piece BBS 18” wheels, heated seats, upgraded sport suspension, stainless steel exhaust, and a facelift W124 conversion. Paperwork for the conversion done at the Mercedes-Benz dealership is provided along with importation paperwork for the donor 500SE 6.0 in 2013. German paperwork covering the 6.0 conversion is included and is TÜV approved with all of the modifications listed on the Fahrzeugbrief. The 6.0-liter M119 engine was taken apart and completely resealed using HWA head gaskets, new Michelin tires have been mounted, and a new black headliner was installed in preparation for the sale. This 500E 6.0 AMG currently shows 165k kilometers (~102k miles) and is offered in Quakenbrück, Germany with records, two keys, literature, a CarVX report, and a clean title.

The body is finished in Blue-Black Metallic (199) and shows the original 500E flared fenders, paint-matched bumpers and lower cladding. Exterior features include clear Euro corner lights, headlamp washers and wipers, lower fog lamps, bichromatic taillights, and a debadged rear end. This example underwent a facelift conversion to look like a 1994-1995 E500 and has the updated grill, hood, and headlights. An auxiliary antenna is installed on the roof. Paintwork was noted on the doors by Zimmerman Jr. due to some defect in the paint that happened during storage and the body/underside is completely rust-free. Detailed photos of the body are included in the gallery.

Two-piece AMG Aero II wheels by BBS measure 18" x 8.5" up front and 18" x 10" in the rear. New tires mounted are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S measuring 245/40 and 275/35 respectively and were installed in preparation for the sale. Lowering springs were installed during the 2013 makeover and this 500E 6.0 still retains its factory rear Self-Leveling Suspension. The 500E also came with a short ratio steering box from the factory and a shorter rear differential ratio.

The interior is trimmed in Black Leather (271) with matching door panels, armrest, dashboard, and center console. Burl wood veneer is shown on the center console, dashboard, and doors. The Burl Walnut shows in excellent condition with no cracks or fading. Mercedes-Benz worked with Recaro in making the seats that are specific to the 500E with perforated leather centers, trimmed seat bottom, and more aggressive bolsters. The heated front seats are electrically adjustable with memory settings, and the rear bucket seats are divided by a Burl veneer storage space. A Becker CD changer is mounted in the trunk that pairs with the Becker Mexico head unit. The interior leather shows in excellent condition as this car has been garage kept its entire life. Climate control is reported to work with both good heat and cooling capabilities. A black headliner was installed in preparation for the sale. 

The leather-trimmed Sportline steering wheel frames a 300-km/h AMG-branded speedometer, a tachometer, and a combination gauge for coolant temperature and fuel level. The odometer indicates 165k kilometers (~102k miles).

The AMG 6.0-liter M119 V8 sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Power is estimated to be 376 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. The 6.0L conversion took place in 2013, when the son of the second owner, who ran Mercedes-Benz Rheinfelden, took possession of his dad’s car out of the family collection and did a service on it and found the 5.0-liter engine to not be enough. He then sourced a 1993 500SE 6.0 AMG from Japan with 132k km on the odometer to transplant the engine and transmission into this W124. The VIN for the 500SE 6.0 was WDB1400501A125319 and the Japanese importation documents are all included with the car and seen in the gallery below. This 6.0-liter swap was performed at his dealership, is thoroughly documented, and the conversion has been approved by TÜV SÜD with papers included. The engine was rebuilt and resealed before installation in the W124 using the correct HWA parts when necessary. The dealership moved the EZL, ECUs, and the transmission from the W140 into the W124 so everything communicated properly. A stainless steel, wider diameter sport exhaust was also fitted to the car for better breathability completed with AMG polished tips. The seller notes records have been kept with the car documenting its entire story and also comes with a stamped service booklet.

Per the seller, U.S. residents and non-EU citizens, as well as EU buyers pay only the auction price. For Germany and private EU citizens, a 19% VAT will be added to the auction price. The seller will transport the car to Bremerhaven for shipping at no additional cost and handle the export clearance. This 500E 6.0 AMG currently shows 165k kilometers (~102k miles) and is offered in Quakenbrück, Germany with records, two keys, literature, a CarVX report, and a clean title.

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