NO RESERVE Rare Pre-Merger AMG, ~51,100 Miles, 6.0-Liter V8, U.S. Title
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Highlights
THIS... is a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC AMG 6.0, finished in black with an Anthracite interior.
This is a left-hand drive, European-market car that's titled in Montana. Reportedly imported in 2022, it's equipped with a metric instrument cluster and the odometer currently displays about 82,200 kilometers, which represents approximately 51,100 miles.
The attached Carfax history report starts in 2023 and lists no accidents since.
AMG modified this car with a 6.0-liter evolution of the factory-fitted 5.0-liter V8, according to the seller. The list of AMG modifications reported by the seller also includes a Sebring-AMG exhaust system, 17-inch OZ Racing wheels, 4-piston front brake calipers, a body kit, wood interior trim, a 4-spoke steering wheel, and a 300-kph speedometer.
Factory equipment includes a limited-slip differential, fog lights, a sunroof, heated and power-adjustable front seats, air conditioning, and cruise control, according to a build sheet shown in the gallery.
Known as the C126 internally, the SEC was launched for the 1983 model year as the W126's coupe counterpart. While buyers in America were initially asked to settle for the 155-horsepower 380 model, Europeans could order the 500 variant that offered a more powerful engine, and the power disparity helped fuel a lucrative gray market. 500 sedans and coupes finally arrived in America for 1984, and both body styles gained an even bigger V8 for 1986. SEC sales ended after the 1991 model year.
AMG models were largely built-to-order until the brand signed a cooperation agreement with Mercedes-Benz in 1993. The so-called "pre-merger" cars were available in numerous configurations; AMG offered different engine displacements, a wide-body kit, plus various suspension and braking systems. Buyers could also personalize the interior, ensuring the odds of finding two identical cars are low.
Power comes from a 6.0-liter V8, rated at about 325 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque according to AMG. Part of the M117 family of engines, it spins the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment
A build sheet is pictured in the gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment includes:
Limited-slip differential
Fog lights
Sunroof
Leather upholstery
Heated and power-adjustable front seats
Rear headrests
Air conditioning
Auxiliary heater
Cassette player
Power-operated antenna
Power-operated windows
Manual driver-side door mirror
Power-adjustable passenger-side door mirror
Dual-tone horn
Cruise control
Modifications
The selling dealer states that AMG performed the following modifications on this 500SEC:
Powertrain:
6.0-liter V8 with single-overhead-camshaft cylinder heads
Sebring-AMG exhaust system
2.24-ratio rear axle
Wheels and brakes:
17-inch AMG OZ Racing 3-piece wheels
4-piston front brake calipers
Exterior:
Exterior color change to black
Body kit
Black finish on the front grille
Headlight wipers removed
Black finish on the trunk lid's Mercedes-Benz emblem
AMG emblem on the trunk lid
Interior:
Wood trim
4-spoke steering wheel
300-kph speedometer
Known Flaws
Some chips and scuffs around the exterior
Some wear on the driver seat's outer bolsters
Recent Service History
Service records available upon request detail some of the repairs and maintenance performed on this 500SEC.
Other Items Included in Sale
1 key
Owner's manual
AMG documentation
Service records
Warning triangle
Ownership History
The selling dealer reportedly purchased this 500SEC in 2022.
Seller Notes
Since this 500SEC is an imported vehicle, it may not pass emissions testing in some states. As always, it’s the buyer’s responsibility to perform all due diligence regarding registering this vehicle in their respective state prior to placing a bid.