Euro Mercedes 500SEC

January 14, 2010 by Ben

I have a thing for big body Benzes and this is no exception.  This definitely isn’t the cleanest or the most pristine 500SEC I’ve ever laid eyes on but it makes me feel all fuzzy inside.  It’s just got the right look: lowered, Euro corners and headlights, tinted taillights, ect.  (Not a fan of the “Gotti” wheels that are on it.)

The owner says its was “INPORTED” from Germany, where they had to replace the speedo with the white gauges it has now.  The vehicle description looks to be written in broken English. Add this to the high miles and less then mint condition and many buyers may be turned off.

In my opinion, I still think this would make an awesome project car. First step – pick up a used AMG block (preferably the new 6.3). Second – a warm garage to work on the ultimate bahnburner over the winter. Last but not least I’d love to see some AMG Aero IIs or something with a subtle lip to give it that aggressive Mercedes-Benz wide body stance.

This was listed for a week and it didn’t sell.  It’s a classified ad listing and the seller is asking $4,500.

-Ben

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3 Responses to “Euro Mercedes 500SEC”

  1. #1
    Evan
    January 14th, 2010 5:55 pm

    I hate to say this, since I love these cars too, but I hope the seller is willing to negotiate down on the price. Since people were tossing these things away in the cash for clunkers program it is a bit of a hard sell for anything less than tip top shape. The Euro aspect is a plus for looks and I suppose since it is a daily driver it should be well maintained. It would make a fun first car, make for the start of a new Mercedes fan. A little TLC and it could be cleaned up nice, but I wouldn’t invest much $$. I’d keep the 5.0, since it is a Euro pre cat model engine in 1984 which means a few more hp and 150k miles isn’t huge for them.

  2. #2
    eric hofmanis
    January 24th, 2010 7:59 pm

    I looked at this car last month. It is a bit rough inside and out. Interior is absolutely filthy and none of the body kit work is actually AMG and the wheels are MAE. The front bumper is also some aftermarket kit piece that was meant for an SEL, hence the gap in the grill. There is also a large chip in the windshield and some bubbling of rust. I test drove it for a LONG time and it did run quite well, and the current owner is very familiar with working on MB. All that said, I did like the car and made an offer in cash of what the car really is worth (less than half his asking orice) and he will not budge on the price. For that money, you can buy an MB with legitimate AMG body work, clean interior and more working gadgets.

  3. #3
    Dan
    January 24th, 2010 8:05 pm

    Thanks for the first hand report Eric!

    dc

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