1985 Mercedes Benz 500 Sel. As Close To Perfect As It Gets! on 2040-cars
Crosby, Texas, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500-Series
Trim: Gray Leather
Options: Heated seats,power headrests,reclining rear seat, Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 93,756
Sub Model: 500 SEL
Exterior Color: Code 199 Black Pearl Metallic (Blue/Black)
I am the second owner of this vehicle and have owned it since April of 2007. I bought it from the owner's agent and was told that they were an elderly couple. They were from New Jersey and the car was shipped to Florida in winters. They apparently didn't drive very much as indicated by the mileage.
I was driving it last in June of 2009 and it has been been covered and kept in my garage since I owned it. I take it for a drive around town every weekend to keep it running right. It had 73K miles when I purchased it. The car is much too nice to have sitting when someone could be enjoying it.
I am retired and selling my home to go the RV route, so the car just won't fit into 'the plan'. It is hard to describe it's great condition, both in and out and mechanically. Smooth and quite ride with the feel of a real automobile. I know I will regret selling later.
The paint has two minor flaws, which have been brush touched. A small scratch above the drivers door handle, which has been brush touched and a very small paint scratch at the rear antenna mount. You actually have to be looking to spot these blems. I would say about 2 hours paint work would take care of this. As far as I can see, this car has not had any previous paint or body work. Interior is positively like new, and indicates that this has been a non-smoker's car. Still has the 'new' Mercedes smell.
Mercedes Chrome Wheels and like new Michelin Tires add to the eye appeal. Chrome mirrors and wheel opening mouldings.
All belts and hoses are new. Water pump was getting a little noisy, so that has been replaced with a new, not rebuilt pump.
As far as the info that I have looked up, the car was sold for around $56,000.00 when it was new. That was a bunch of money in 1985!
There are many more years of fine motoring for the right buyer. Compare to any new vehicles on the road today. This car was built when 'Quality' was more than just a word! MSRP was about 56K, back in 1985. That was and still is a lotof money!
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