1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

VIN WDB12603712011298

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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 -

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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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