1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
VIN WDB12603712011298
What’s special about this listing
This is a no rust, no accident mostly original euro model 500SEL with the rare optional 4-corner hydro-pneumatic level control, ABS brakes and the short bumpers. Mileage is in kilometers 181,311 (112,500 miles). Services are up to date with replacement of water pump, fluids/filters/tires/brake hoses, brake pad replacement, reseal of power steering pump and level control pump. The car has lived most of its life in Kansas City, Mo, imported in the early 80s at approx. 19k kilometers and has been mostly stored since 2017 after it changed hands. The interior is original with minimal wear. The exterior appears to have had one repaint and was well done. There is a bruise at the driver outside door handle and a couple of scratches -see pictures. The car runs well, steers well, and rides like an S-class should. Heater and air conditioning system, sunroof, consumers, and lighting work as designed. -clock is sporadic. The car sports 8x16 rims with 225x55x16 Continental tires -
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators.
- Year
- 1981
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model Family
- S-Class
- Model Generation
- W126
- Model Variant
- 500SEL
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- WDB12603712011298
- Mileage
- 112,654 mi
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 5.0L V8 (M117)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Sedan
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 4 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Gray
- Color Group (Int)
- Black
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