Bid for your chance to own this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL only on The MB Market. Finished in Black (040) over Sienna Red Leather (237) and powered by a 5.0-liter V8, this W126 comes with an AMG Gen 1 Body kit, OZ multi-piece wheels, an AMG steering wheel and an AMG muffler.
aimfund said:
@StuttgartClassix Please see Seller's comments below posted on June 27th, 2023 at 1:14am
@xmaster35The pictures included are of the leak down tests to cylinders 1, 4, 5, and 8. I will upload pictures shortly of the compression tests for all 8 cylinders. Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck bidding.
@Mrbruin43 The pictures included are of the leak down tests to cylinders 1, 4, 5, and 8. I will upload pictures shortly of the compression tests for all 8 cylinders. Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck bidding.
@xmaster35The vehicle was imported in 2012 and the odometer was changed at this time. I purchased the vehicle in 2014 and the km counter was not available. Given the reputation of the importer, the exemplary condition of the engine, and the lack of high traffic wear and tear to the drivers compartment, I am confident that the mileage accurately reflects an 83k+ mile car. Because the km counter was not retained, the TMU disclaimer is appropriate. It is the 240PS variant. With conversion formula of 0.9862 this translates to approximately 236.7 HP, or rounded up to the 237 HP as stated. There are no catalytic converters and the car does not meet California's emissions standards. I hope this information is helpful, please let me know if you have any other questions and good luck with bidding.
@maxxYou are correct, per the OZ Racing label on the side barrel, the wheels were manufactured in October 1993. The car was purchased through notable AMG importer/broker/enthusiast Bruce Mendel in September of 2014. When I went to pick up a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL AMG 6.0 from Mendel, I noticed this car - due to the rare and unique color combination - and purchased both. Though the 1990 560 SEL 6.0 had complete documentation from AMG Japan dealer Yanase, this example did not. Both cars were sold to me as gray-market imports and Mendel brought this example into the US in 2012 with the AMG parts already installed in Germany. As an aside, the 1990 560 AMG 6.0 that was purchased had AMG Aero 1 wheels with the "///AMG" logo. These wheels were not made available until a co-operative build of the C36 by Mercedes and AMG in 1993/1994 altered the logo. In 1992 I bought a 400E from the local Mercedes dealer with complete AMG body kit, aero 1 wheels, and AMG suspension, all installed by BHMA. Within a year of ownership, the AMG wheels and tires were stolen and I replaced them with Antera 123 wheels, because they were the hot accessory at that time in Los Angeles. I cringe now every time I look at old pictures of the car with those Antera wheels, and hope that the new owner was able to replace them with Aero 1s. I guess the point is that each and every car has its own story, and that story is often shaped by the taste of its one or many owners.
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG
aimfund said:
@StuttgartClassix Please see Seller's comments below posted on June 27th, 2023 at 1:14am1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG
aimfund said:
@xmaster35The pictures included are of the leak down tests to cylinders 1, 4, 5, and 8. I will upload pictures shortly of the compression tests for all 8 cylinders. Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck bidding.1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG
aimfund said:
@Mrbruin43 The pictures included are of the leak down tests to cylinders 1, 4, 5, and 8. I will upload pictures shortly of the compression tests for all 8 cylinders. Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck bidding.1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG
aimfund said:
@xmaster35The vehicle was imported in 2012 and the odometer was changed at this time. I purchased the vehicle in 2014 and the km counter was not available. Given the reputation of the importer, the exemplary condition of the engine, and the lack of high traffic wear and tear to the drivers compartment, I am confident that the mileage accurately reflects an 83k+ mile car. Because the km counter was not retained, the TMU disclaimer is appropriate. It is the 240PS variant. With conversion formula of 0.9862 this translates to approximately 236.7 HP, or rounded up to the 237 HP as stated. There are no catalytic converters and the car does not meet California's emissions standards. I hope this information is helpful, please let me know if you have any other questions and good luck with bidding.1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG
aimfund said:
@maxxYou are correct, per the OZ Racing label on the side barrel, the wheels were manufactured in October 1993. The car was purchased through notable AMG importer/broker/enthusiast Bruce Mendel in September of 2014. When I went to pick up a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL AMG 6.0 from Mendel, I noticed this car - due to the rare and unique color combination - and purchased both. Though the 1990 560 SEL 6.0 had complete documentation from AMG Japan dealer Yanase, this example did not. Both cars were sold to me as gray-market imports and Mendel brought this example into the US in 2012 with the AMG parts already installed in Germany. As an aside, the 1990 560 AMG 6.0 that was purchased had AMG Aero 1 wheels with the "///AMG" logo. These wheels were not made available until a co-operative build of the C36 by Mercedes and AMG in 1993/1994 altered the logo. In 1992 I bought a 400E from the local Mercedes dealer with complete AMG body kit, aero 1 wheels, and AMG suspension, all installed by BHMA. Within a year of ownership, the AMG wheels and tires were stolen and I replaced them with Antera 123 wheels, because they were the hot accessory at that time in Los Angeles. I cringe now every time I look at old pictures of the car with those Antera wheels, and hope that the new owner was able to replace them with Aero 1s. I guess the point is that each and every car has its own story, and that story is often shaped by the taste of its one or many owners.