1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC

31 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT April 11th, 2024 at 5:44pm ESTVIGIL (17) 0I wonder what the reserve was -- $22k seems like really strong money for this. Love the interior. April 11th, 2024 at 5:29pm EST$22,000 bid placed by @SondoVApril 11th, 2024 at 5:28pm EST$21,250 bid placed by @DailygrindApril 11th, 2024 at 5:27pm EST$21,000 bid placed by @SondoVApril 11th, 2024 at 5:26pm EST$20,249 bid placed by @DailygrindApril 11th, 2024 at 5:25pm EST$19,999 bid placed by @SondoVApril 11th, 2024 at 5:24pm EST$19,250 bid placed by @DrewLApril 11th, 2024 at 5:23pm EST$18,750 bid placed by @DailygrindApril 11th, 2024 at 5:23pm EST$18,500 bid placed by @SondoVApril 11th, 2024 at 5:22pm EST$18,250 bid placed by @DailygrindApril 11th, 2024 at 5:21pm EST$18,000 bid placed by @SondoVApril 11th, 2024 at 5:19pm EST$17,225 bid placed by @BenzmanApril 11th, 2024 at 5:17pm EST$16,975 bid placed by @TheDrivenManApril 11th, 2024 at 5:12pm EST$16,250 bid placed by @BenzmanApril 11th, 2024 at 5:03pm EST$16,000 bid placed by @SondoVApril 11th, 2024 at 4:21pm EST$14,750 bid placed by @DailygrindApril 11th, 2024 at 2:35pm ESTT8KC (2) 1This appears to be a very nice example. I'm sure it will bring at least $20K if not more.April 11th, 2024 at 11:28am EST$14,500 bid placed by @DrewLApril 11th, 2024 at 10:53am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@Schneller - thank you kindly! You nailed it perfectly with your words!! I personally love the Nardi wheel. I was going to initially swap it out but after using it, I love the feel of it, as well as the size. It compliments the car quite well. The SECs are addictive. I have a very low mile 91 560SEC as well as an SEL that will continue to keep me company. April 11th, 2024 at 10:42am ESTSchneller (2) 2What a fabulous car! I hope this will do well today. If I didn't already have two SECs... (here come the excuses...don't have garage space, my wife won't allow it, etc.). Nardi wheel is a plus. If one doesn't like it, just swap it. Five word characterization: Euro, Nautical, Velour, Mileage, Condition.April 11th, 2024 at 10:41am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 1@slownrusty - thank you for your enthusiasm! I hope so too - this is a very rare and beautiful car in a spectacular Blue that is timeless. And look at those Euro bumpers - the chef's kiss! We might go another 5 years without seeing another Gen 2 500SEC pop up. I love these Gen 2s and if you look at my history, I sold an 89 260SE that I used as my daily for years. These are, in my opinion, the best of the W126 crop as Mercedes achieved near perfection. Because I added some rare Mercedes wagons to the collection (pre-merger E36 AMG and C43 wagon), I have to sadly make some room. Good luck in the final hours and please reach out with any questions. I am happy to assist with shipping and will hold the car for a reasonable period.April 11th, 2024 at 8:12am ESTslownrusty (15) 1Best of luck today. I hope we see some solid bids! C'mon would you rather spend your tax return on some landscaping for the front of the house or this beaut? April 10th, 2024 at 11:43pm EST$14,000 bid placed by @txmbnutApril 10th, 2024 at 5:25pm EST$13,750 bid placed by @samdavisApril 10th, 2024 at 2:20pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@blauhaus - the path of least resistance would be Montana registration. April 10th, 2024 at 12:57am ESTStuttgartClassix (19) 2you wont be able to , but that is not a reason to not buy itApril 9th, 2024 at 1:32pm ESTblauhaus (0) 0Does anyone know if it would be an issue to register the car in CA? thx.April 9th, 2024 at 1:04pm EST$13,500 bid placed by @DrewLApril 9th, 2024 at 11:13am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@BryMac - that sounds amazing and very rare. Agree, the interior is always a great conversation starter!April 9th, 2024 at 11:03am ESTBryMac (1) 1I recently bought a '85 420SEC with velour interior. Super rare for the USA market. Every Car's and Coffee / Car show I have taken mine to , the conversation goes straight to the velour interior and how cool / rare it is. I find the seats comfortable, but the rear package shelf area of the seats is a very fragile area due to the sun on the upholstery. April 9th, 2024 at 10:35am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@StuttgartClassix - Thank you! @Alt767Gelt - We are in Southampton so must be neighbors! I too will always have W126s - I still have 2 560s to keep me company. And if your car is at Gus's, tell him I said hello! Now that I think about it, I have to pick up my G320 Cabrio from him!April 9th, 2024 at 10:28am ESTAlt767Gelt (15) 1Beautiful car! What a great bonus that the Becker and original steering wheel come with the car. I recognize that street. I live a block away from where these pics were taken. Love the 126 coupes and was in the market a few years ago when I purchased the 500 sedan on this site instead. Like several of you, I've always had a 126 in my possession and always will. Haven't driven my 126 sedan in three months. Need to go get it from storage soon! April 9th, 2024 at 1:22am ESTStuttgartClassix (19) 2they all crack... is what it is... not necessarily climate related. It shouldnt take away from the value of the carApril 8th, 2024 at 6:09pm ESTthembmarket (691) 1A walk around video and picture of the dash has been added to the listing. April 8th, 2024 at 5:55pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 1@Ankawasi - a pic was sent to MBmarket and will be uploaded shortly. Thanks and you are right about the blues!April 8th, 2024 at 2:51pm ESTAnkawasi (0) 0@Seller: photos of the dashboard please. It is blue and they crack - more than other colours, I see one on the binnacle hump but are there more? Thanks.April 6th, 2024 at 6:26pm EST$12,500 bid placed by @BenzmanApril 6th, 2024 at 4:30pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 1@slownrusty - thank you kindly. It is great having a community of enthusiasts such as yourself to enjoy this passion with. Your depth of knowledge is always appreciated! I took this to a cars and coffee today and parked by a 560SEC, also owned by a friend, and they were of course well received. These are gr