1985 Mercedes 500sel - Show Quality - Full Documentation - Smoke Silv/burg on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:95059 Color: and some detail shots

Location:

Burlingame, California, United States

1985 Mercedes 500SEL - Show Quality - Full Documentation - Smoke Silv/Burg, image 1

Engine:5.0 Liter V8
Vehicle Title:Clear

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): wdbca37d4fa190178
Year: 1985
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Drive Type: RWD
Model: 500-Series
Mileage: 95,059
Trim: Long wheelbase sedan

If you wanted to drive the most sophisticated luxury sedan in 1985, you undoubtedly chose a new Mercedes-Benz 500SEL. With a silky smooth and powerful 5.0 liter alloy V8, ABS brakes and driver's airbag this long-wheelbase sedan was the choice of titans of industry and Formula 1 drivers alike. This example was constructed right in the middle of the renowned 126 chassis' production cycle. These cars were emblematic of Mercedes' vault-like build quality of the period.

The car you see here must be one of the best examples currently available. Finished in Smoke Silver (702) with essentially unblemished original Burgundy leather - the same combination Mercedes-Benz chose for their 1985 new car brochure - the car presents itself in like-new condition. This SEL comes with uninterrupted history from the original purchase order dated 12/10/85 from Valley Motor Co. in Salem, Oregon to our most recent reconditioning. Every one of its 95k miles is accounted for via an extensively stamped maintenance booklet and individual repair orders. Also included are the window sticker, original pre-delivery sheet, thank you letter from the selling dealer and an absolutely compete handbook package. We even have both the SRS cassette and the Becker Autoradio introduction cassette. And original touch up paint. The car retains its original selling dealer license plate frames as well.

The car is located 5 minutes from the San Francisco Airport and is available for inspection by appointment. We have tried to illustrate all aspects of the car via the extensive photo essay below but feel free to contact Roy Spencer @ 650-343-7980 for additional details. This SEL has just been carefully serviced and inspected and is offered as a "turn-key" daily usable SEL that would also be a respectable MB tour and event candidate. 1985 500SEL

WDBCA37D4FA190178
95,xxx miles
Smoke Silver/Burgundy leather
Fully documented from its pre-delivery inspection to today
Burlwood throughout
1 of 8,590 US Models constructed
SRS/ABS, Cruise control, power front and rear seats
Heated front and rear seats
Electric sunroof, automatic climate control, cruise control
Unused, original spare, full tool roll. Fitted car cover. fitted sheepskin seat covers
Just serviced and inspected by Autohaus Burlingame and Burlingame Motors
Recent tires
A potential MBCA show car.

We begin our photo essay with images of the car's exterior and some detail shots. Note the paint depth and gloss, the original windshield, spotless inner wheel arches and door jambs and hardware.

The next group of shots feature the superb, fully original interior. Beautifully preserved, the original leather is supple and reflects minimal evidence of use. The burlwood is excellent with only the center console section showing any clear coat failure. Carpets appear as new as does the headliner and rear package panel. The original safety kit still sits in its original storage box.

The dash board is perfect and overall interior wear is minimal. Seat hardware is spotless clean. Door sill 'kick plates" are exceptional as are all the door panels and associated hardware. The car comes with it's original floor mats and fitted sheepskin seat covers in addition to a CoverKing fitted cover. The original, unused spare wheel/tire appear as new.

The collection supporting documents are the most extensive we've seen for a 126 sedan. We scanned a few of the maintenance booklet pages as well.

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