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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC AMG

VIN: WDB1260441A157959
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$59,000
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Nov 17, 2025
RMC Miami
Miami, Florida, USA
49,000 mi
Automatic
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC AMG

VIN: WDB1260441A157959

1985 Mercedes Benz 500SEC AMG
Genuine Pre-merge AMG
49000 original miles
Functional AC & interior amenities
Standout 80’s time capsule
RMC Miami is happy to present yet another classic icon: a well-preserved ‘85 C126 500SEC completed with genuine AMG aesthetics. Finished in 737 Classic White, the AMG kit consists of front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a trunk spoiler and a rare AMG steering wheel. Standout Penta wheels are the cherry on top.

Originally a gray market import that was brought stateside and federalized in May of 1985, this 500SEC started off as a genuine AMG Germany example (referring to its pre-merger styling)- genuine stamps can be found on the body kit.

The 274 Palomino interior, which is slightly lighter than “peanut butter” , is in good condition for being 40 years old with only light wear. There is no bubbling on the black leather dash.

Under the hood lies a 5.0L M117 V8 powerplant paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission and an AMG 2.65 LSD. How does it feel? Crisp. A smooth idle and paired with smooth acceleration make this C126 easy to drive. Temps stay consistent at idle and braking is very responsive with no excessive pedal travel or concerning noise. At the helm, this C126 feels as plush yet as precise as it would have in 1985. Suspension is smooth over bumps with no unsuspecting clunks and power delivery is healthy. Steering is smooth, not vague from center and feels direct for a car of this size and vintage.

Being over 40 years old, this iconic C126 example shows good overall preservation. Interior amenities such as the seatbelt extenders are fully functional, exterior lights work and the car is mechanically sound.

VIN: WDB1260441A157959

Notable Recent Service & History
Full repaint (Original 737) in 2022
Cleaning of fuel system (2022)
Blower motor replaced (2024)
Battery replaced (2024)
Vacuum leak fixed (2024)

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Market Summary

The Mercedes-Benz 500SEC AMG - C126 (1984 to 1991) market. See Similar Markets

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The Mercedes-Benz 500SEC AMG was a series of C126 S-Class Coupes introduced in 1984. This series of cars was based on the 500 SEC, and featu... Learn more.
There are 2 Mercedes-Benz SEC AMG - C126 for sale across all model years (1984 to 1991) and variants, 2 are 500SEC AMG - C126 and 1 is model year 1985 . There were 4 500SEC AMG - C126 sold in the last 5 years.

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Vehicle History

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Feb 6, 2024
Not Sold at The MB Market
46,370 mi · Miami, Florida, USA

Comps

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC AMG 6.0

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 82k km (51k mi)
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$180,000
Aug 12, 2024
93% Relevance
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Make
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Model Variant
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Mileage
  • 29K - 58K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC AMG 5.4 Wide-Body

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 91k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Last Asking
$295,000
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Jul 24, 2025
87% Relevance
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Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 87K - 116K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
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Originality
Location
Recency

1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG

Modified
6865 mi 43k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$83,000
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Highest Bid
Jan 19, 2023
81% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 29K - 58K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

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Year
1985
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
500SEC AMG
Model Trim
-
Engine
5.0L V8 (M117)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
49,000 mi
VIN
WDB1260441A157959
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
White
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan

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