1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SE

Two weeks ago, I was taking a stroll around Helsinki on what turned out to be a fine Saturday afternoon. While sitting outside a cafe, an automotive oddity passed by. A short wheelbase Mercedes-Benz W126 with a big engine, in this case the 500SE with its 5.0 liter V8. Here in the US, we received two V8 S-classes from 1986 through 1991, the 420SEL and 560SEL, both long-wheelbase models. Apparently the product planners at Mercedes-Benz didn’t think there was much of a market for a big Benz with a large engine but smaller backseat. I always enjoyed the proportions of the 300SE that we received, the short-wheelbase W126 with the venerable M103 inline-6. But who doesn’t like a little bit more juice? This 500SE for sale in The Netherlands in Nelken (Willow) Green over green leather is cresting 40,000 miles and is the perfect cure for someone who still pines for the good old days of Mercedes-Benz.

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Year: 1990
Model: 500SE
Engine: 5.0 liter V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 63,800 km (~ 39,643 mi)
Price: €25,950 (~ $29,089 USD)

Collectors sell 500 SE W126 more the beizondere gorgeous top Bestzustand, NELKENGRUN metallick with Grun fully eder in one. First registration 05/1990 with detectable 63800 km and Maintenance Guide. Elektr.verstb.Lenksaule – Driver – Elektr.Antenne – rear speakers – Elektr.verstb.vordersitse L + R 2 Memory function’s – Heated seats L + R – Aussetemp.anzeige – Climate Control – leather steering wheel – cruise control – electric windows 4 times – 15 hole aluminum Orign.Gullideckelfelgen – Getintet glass serviced and maintained Carefully, Mint interior. The car rides like a dream over bumps, almost like a new one. TUV/HU (APK) 06/2017. A 500SE in this state and ausfurung is already strange.

I have several pictures. Viewing by appointment

The days of cheap W126s seems to be coming to a close, as mint examples are bringing strong money these days. As usual, the European market seems to be a bit ahead of where values are in the US market, as almost $30,000 is very strong money for a clean, short-wheelbase W126. Even the best 560SELs on the market these days are capping out around $25,000. The green over green color combination might be a bit too much for some, but I always liked the look of the dark green leather against the wood trim. It almost had the appearance of an English drawing room. For those in the US, importing this 500SE may be a pipe dream at the current ask. However, for those intrepid collectors who are good at negotiating, this 500SE would be a rather unique and quite usable piece.

-Paul