1980 Mercedes-Benz 500-Series

5 liter

WDB1260441A141384

Clear

Gasoline

1985 euro Mercedes 500sec = small bumpers, big horsepower, euro headlights, Webasto heater, Ronal AMG rims and ground effects. Ad says "1980" but it would not let me post the auction due to a euro VIN number so by posting it as a pre 1981 car it allowed me to post it. I rescued this car from a life sitting in the previous owners yard. No idea why he parked it. As such, sitting in the New Mexico sun did no favors to the paint. Its flaking on mostly on the roof and some other small areas of the car . Still such a handsome car. Some of the photos are older and do not show the brand new Yokohama tires mounted to the very nice undamaged Ronal AMG penta style rims. The car has the period AMG ground effects. These are very nice and straight with only minor scrape and crack to front valance (typical parking stop type damage). Compression was checked - all within normal range with no significant loss. These Euro models had higher compression engines and significantly higher horsepower than the US models. This has a very rare and unique acessory - a Webasto gas heater. This allows for instant heat in the cabin and not seen often stateside. It has not been tested but is completely intact. The leather seats can use conditioning. The major damage, and unusually so, is the passenger seat bolster is blown out. The drivers side is fine. The rear seats are intact. I'm assuming the dash has some cracks beneath a glued on cap cover. So it looks presentable but I needed to state that. The wood is mostly fine with the exception of some delaminating to the far right drivers panel next to the door. The car needs a good cleaning but does not have any weird smells, rodents, or cigarette smell. The car is registered, insured and tagged in my name. Clear title. Work that was done:Oil/Filter change Mobil 1New fuel injectorsNew Plug wires, rotor, cap and plugsNew fuel pumpNew tiresNew batteryNew thermostatAntifreeze flushNew tranny fluid Needs:Turn signals don't workSunroof has been taped - never even tried to open - I'm sure it needs some sort of work.Not everything has been tested such as switches, radio etc...so issues may be found.... I was in the process of restoring this when I found a vintage BMW I decided to focus on. I don't have the space for both.Mileage may change as the car is driven. The buy it now is a great deal based on how the car is equipped and the work that has already been done. The price does reflect that it does need work. It is sold as-is as a driveable "project". You can drive while you restore. No promises or guarantees. It's an old car requiring TLC.The car is yours once you win the auction. Please bid accordingly. I will not refund the deposit. Full payment is due in 7 days. I can hold the car for 3 weeks while you arrange to pick it up. Try "U-ship" online for bids on your shipping job.