Description
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC | 1986
Highlights:
– 4.9-litre V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission
– Mileage of 196000 km, said by the seller to be verifiable through service history
– In the same ownership for the past 20 years, serviced by Mercedes-Benz dealers and specialists throughout
– Originally delivered new to Germany, acquired from the car’s second owner in Munich in 2006
– Always garaged and kept out of the elements
The seller offers for sale this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, powered by a 4.9-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. The car was originally delivered new to Germany and was acquired by the current owner in 2006 from its second owner in Munich. It was brought to the Netherlands that same year and later moved to Belgium when the seller relocated, where it has since been registered and used on ordinary plates. Throughout the past 20 years the car has been serviced exclusively by Mercedes-Benz dealers and specialists, and the seller reports that the mileage of 196000 km is verifiable through the accompanying service history. The car has always been kept in a garage, sheltered from the elements, and has clearly been cared for with attention over a long period of ownership.
Introduced in 1981 as the coupé derivative of the W126-generation S-Class, the SEC range represented Mercedes-Benz’s flagship grand tourer of the 1980s, combining the comfort, engineering quality and understated presence the marque was known for with sleeker, two-door styling. The 500 SEC, fitted with the 5.0-litre M117 V8, sat at the top of the coupé line-up for much of its production run and remains one of the most sought-after models of the era among collectors of 1980s Mercedes-Benz cars, prized for its smooth power delivery, long-legged cruising ability and timeless design. With a well-documented ownership history spanning two decades and consistent specialist maintenance, this example offers an interesting opportunity for someone looking to add a well cared-for W126 coupé to their collection.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Minor chips or scratches; may need minimal bodywork or paint correction.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
