Bid for your chance to own this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody on The MB Market. Finished in Classic White over Grey Leather, this AMG Widebody barnfind features a 5.4L M117 V8 and shows 116k kilometers (~72k miles) with period correct upgrades.
MP91 said:
Congratulations @chester!
Last 5 minutes!
@BlueridgeMBthank you! Was a pleasure meeting you and admire your knowledge!
1 hour left! Put your bids in for the chance of owning a great piece of AMG history and a great investment!
Also you can see on the magazine pictures the Recaro seats where installed when the car was built.
Jonathan stopped by on Thursday, October 5th, to check out the car. During our conversation, one of the many things we talked about is the existence of the original AutoWeek magazine from July 23rd 1984 featuring this very car! Jonathan suggested I share this information with the auction, so here it is! When I purchased this car from the previous owner, she graciously passed the magazine along to me. She remembered how it had been gifted to her by the dealership where she purchased the car in the early 2000s. All of this goes to show the incredible history and story behind this iconic car!
@Ali63 I haven’t removed the wheels to inspect brakes but they appear to be Mercedes. I’m not sure if it has a first gear start valve body.
@AMG5pt4 I did test each fender with a magnet and only the rear are steel as the fronts did not stick. I have seen some other fiberglass fenders develop hairline cracks before although I can’t be certain how these were originally made. As you stated, this is a very early car, likely one of the first cars built, and AMG was making a lot of tweaks with each car. The only thing I can say for sure it the magnet did not stick on the fronts. From all research I’ve seen this is one of the first iterations of the AMG widebody Gen I kit. Thank you for all of your input and knowledge!
@martystein I’m not sure when Recaro began offering the Classics but I know they were used by AMG on various builds in the 80s. They certainly could’ve been added at a later time but the condition of the seats is consistent with the doors, rear seats, carpets, and dash which are remarkably well preserved. Refinishing the wood and installing a new headliner are the main interior needs. I looked into seeing how involved it would be to measure the stroke and have attempted to get it today but it is more than I’m equipped to do at this time. I did find additional markings on the rear diff which appear to indicate it is a Gleason 3.06. Photos have been submitted to MB Market and will be added to the gallery. I was able to find an AMG stamping on the rear bumper which is pictured as well. The other pieces are smooth although I can’t tell if they’ve been previously sanded down or just didn’t have anything from being such an early car.
@slownrustyit may starts, I didn't move forward with the fuel system. I stopped with the fuel pump and filter.
@slownrustyyes, I did install a new battery and cranked the engine, the engine and accessories turn freely.
@BlueridgeMBI will be happy to show it to you. I will have Blakley send you my phone number.
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Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
Congratulations @chester!Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
Last 5 minutes!Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
@BlueridgeMBthank you! Was a pleasure meeting you and admire your knowledge!Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
1 hour left! Put your bids in for the chance of owning a great piece of AMG history and a great investment!Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
Also you can see on the magazine pictures the Recaro seats where installed when the car was built.Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
Jonathan stopped by on Thursday, October 5th, to check out the car. During our conversation, one of the many things we talked about is the existence of the original AutoWeek magazine from July 23rd 1984 featuring this very car! Jonathan suggested I share this information with the auction, so here it is! When I purchased this car from the previous owner, she graciously passed the magazine along to me. She remembered how it had been gifted to her by the dealership where she purchased the car in the early 2000s. All of this goes to show the incredible history and story behind this iconic car!Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
@Ali63 I haven’t removed the wheels to inspect brakes but they appear to be Mercedes. I’m not sure if it has a first gear start valve body.Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
@AMG5pt4 I did test each fender with a magnet and only the rear are steel as the fronts did not stick. I have seen some other fiberglass fenders develop hairline cracks before although I can’t be certain how these were originally made. As you stated, this is a very early car, likely one of the first cars built, and AMG was making a lot of tweaks with each car. The only thing I can say for sure it the magnet did not stick on the fronts. From all research I’ve seen this is one of the first iterations of the AMG widebody Gen I kit. Thank you for all of your input and knowledge!Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
@martystein I’m not sure when Recaro began offering the Classics but I know they were used by AMG on various builds in the 80s. They certainly could’ve been added at a later time but the condition of the seats is consistent with the doors, rear seats, carpets, and dash which are remarkably well preserved. Refinishing the wood and installing a new headliner are the main interior needs. I looked into seeing how involved it would be to measure the stroke and have attempted to get it today but it is more than I’m equipped to do at this time. I did find additional markings on the rear diff which appear to indicate it is a Gleason 3.06. Photos have been submitted to MB Market and will be added to the gallery. I was able to find an AMG stamping on the rear bumper which is pictured as well. The other pieces are smooth although I can’t tell if they’ve been previously sanded down or just didn’t have anything from being such an early car.Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
@slownrustyit may starts, I didn't move forward with the fuel system. I stopped with the fuel pump and filter.Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
@slownrustyyes, I did install a new battery and cranked the engine, the engine and accessories turn freely.Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody Project
MP91 said:
@BlueridgeMBI will be happy to show it to you. I will have Blakley send you my phone number.