1984 Mercedes 500 Sec on 2040-cars
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0 V*
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500-Series
Trim: SEC
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 129,000
Sub Model: 500 SEC
Exterior Color: Blue
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Palimino
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1984 Mercedes 500SEC, 129,000 miles (actual mileage at present is 128,XXX). Body clean, interior very good, dash has no cracks, seats excellent, all gauges work. Bottom end of engine rebuilt, exhaust manifolds and exhaust pipes changed (boosting horsepower) in June 2011, Steering box rebuilt, vacuum lines, belts and hoses replaced in May 2011, suspension - springs and shocks - replaced April 2011, . Tires - excellent - Continentals. Clear coat cracking on roof, remainder of body good. Runs strong and powerful, but a little rough, as I have not driven often. Carfax available, shows clear history and no issues and no odometer issues. The pictures show the car after a recent interior/exterior detail job was performed on it. I have kept it in the garage, but it is a little dusty right now.
Window regulators slow, will need lubrication or replacement soon, when parking, transmission sticks in drive sometimes, and when I shut off the engine - I do my shopping, come back out, and it shifts into park. AC needs R134 conversion. Center arm rest leather cracking - I have a sheepskin cover (fitted for it) covering it at present.
I am offering the car for sale locally, also, and may be sold at any time.
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