1981 Mercedes-Benz 500-Series

Sedan

V8

Automatic

WDB12603612012293

Rare barn find ready for restoration. I bought this car from the second owner. He had driven it until 2004 when he parked it in his barn and forgot about it until I came along. The car started life in Germany where it was used by an executive until sold in 1987 to an ABC News Camera man stationed there. Between 1987 and 1994 it carried the previous owner all over Germany filming news and events. This car was there in 1989 when the Wall came down. In 1994 the car was imported to North America when he was stationed back in New York. All original customs documentation included so this car can go anywhere. In fact I have most documentation from new although much of it is in German. Please look at the pictures. Ask any questions before bidding. The car has some rust but structurally it is very good. Floors and sills are solid. Interior is clean and serviceable. Seat springs could use stiffening. Car is pictured with ATS wheels which I understand to be period correct however I am including the Rial Wheels which I believe were on the car earlier. Both sets of wheels are Rare and desirable all on their own. The Silberpfeil (silver arrows) Steering Wheel is AMG and Brabus of the day and also valuable on its own. The body kit and all the parts by themselves is worth more than I am asking for a running driving euro spec 500se. Since I have owned it I have replaced all 4 brake rotors calipers and pads (new) and replaced the 126 Fuel pump and flushed the system. Cleaned up the engine and added pics. This European Gangster car is advertised locally so I reserve the right to end the auction.