1983 Mercedes Benz 500SEL European Model (NON-USA import)
PRICE – SOLD
VIN ID# WDB12603712035798
Production Date: 08/12/83
Exterior Color: Lapis Blue (DB-932)
Interior Color: Cream Beige Leather (original)
Mileage: 33,255 (fully documented)
Same family ownership since 1985 (documented with service records). Imported to USA via New York. Purchased on 1/28/85 through U.S. Auto Imports & Exports, INC. Still retain orig bill of sale. It was purchased as a gift by a private business owner for his wife. We have a clean Car Fax available for review.
This European version 126 Sedan still retains it’s original bumpers as intended from the factory. The sunroof works properly.
The paint shows beautiful strong color and shine. Very little outside light has exposed the vehicle as it was a third car driven sparsely. Body panels all have proper fitment and spacing. Upon close up inspection there are some scratches to note on trunk and hood.
Original dashpad is perfect. Driver side factory supplied fire-extinguisher. Carpet shows incredibly well for being original. AC system is still original R-12. We just had it serviced and it blows ice cold correctly on all fan speeds. There are 4 matching blue floor mats in really nice condition. Wood trim has seen no fading but does have a few light cracks from age. Original Becker radio works great, nice sound and the original Hirschman antennae goes up and down with proper operation. Original First Aid-Kit in rear window area untouched. All door trim is nearly perfect. Electric seats all operate as they should.
Interior cream-beige original leather upholstery has been incredibly well preserved. The front seats were covered with sheep skins that are still retained and in good condition. The leather throughout the interior is soft to touch with perfect patina. There are no cracks, splitting or damage anywhere. On the headliner you will not find any stains, marks or damage. All interior lights and switches work as they should.
Original 14 inch bundt factory alloys in good condition. Just replaced all 4 tires with brand new correctly sized Hankook tires.
The vehicle was serviced prior to our acquisition by the seller and then upon delivery a mechanical inspection and service was completed.
Original, spare, jack and tool roll are all present. 2 Original key fob masters with red button. Trunk is spotless and the carpet is like new. Most of the books and manuals have been retained. The MB service booklet starts off with documentation at Mercedes Benz in Manhattan, New York – 1985. All service records from previous ownership have been retained. Excellent documentation with service details, dates and mileage are all available for review.