1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC W126 Coupe - Midnight Blue - 64,999 Miles - 5.0L V8, Right-Hand Drive
Price Guide: $28,000 - $42,000
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, W126 coupe body, 5.0-litre M117 V8 petrol, automatic transmission, right-hand drive, 64,999 miles on the odometer, 4 seats.
Description
The W126 500 SEC is one of those cars that genuinely deserves the grand tourer label. Designed by Bruno Sacco and launched in 1981, the SEC coupe sat at the apex of Mercedes-Benz engineering through the decade, combining the long-wheelbase S-Class platform with a pillarless two-door body that remains striking forty years on. The 500 variant carried the M117 5.0-litre V8, producing 245 horsepower in European specification, paired with a four-speed automatic. Right-hand drive examples were produced in limited numbers for British and Commonwealth markets, making this a genuinely rare configuration in Australia.
This example presents in dark midnight blue with cream leather interior, a classic W126 combination that photographs well and suits the car's character. The exterior paint holds reasonable gloss across all visible panels, with the body lines straight and the chrome trim intact throughout. Period-style multi-spoke aftermarket alloy wheels are fitted in place of the original Bundt items. The instrument cluster confirms 64,999 miles, with the odometer legible and the reading consistent with the vehicle's age. The engine bay houses the original M117 V8 in unrestored condition, complete with the round Mercedes-Benz air cleaner housing and Bosch CIS fuel injection components. An aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel and replacement head unit are the primary interior modifications. The cabin shows honest age-related wear to the leather throughout, with the rear seat in better condition than the front.
The W126 SEC market has strengthened consistently over the past decade as the car's design and engineering reputation has solidified among collectors. In the UK and European markets, well-preserved 500 SEC examples in right-hand drive regularly achieve GBP 25,000 to GBP 35,000 at specialist auction. The Australian market for these cars is thinner but demand from serious collectors is genuine. At guide, this represents a realistic entry point into W126 SEC ownership for a buyer who understands the restoration opportunity the car presents.
Features
* 5.0-litre M117 V-8 petrol engine with Bosch CIS fuel injection
* Four-speed automatic transmission
* Right-hand drive configuration
* Pillarless W126 SEC coupe body
* Cream leather interior, front and rear
* Burl walnut dashboard and centre console trim
* Aftermarket wood-rimmed sport steering wheel
* Climate control system
* Power windows and central locking
* Aftermarket multi-spoke alloy wheels
* Towbar fitted
* Warning triangle present in boot
Condition Notes
* Interior leather shows age-related fading, dryness and creasing throughout, with the driver's seat bolster the most affected area
* Dashboard pad cover fitted, suggesting possible underlying dash deterioration
* Aftermarket wheels fitted, non-original to the car
* Engine bay undetailed, accumulated grime consistent with age
* Boot carpet shows soiling and staining, boot floor.0-litre M117 V8 petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Odometer: 64,999 miles
Colour: Dark Blue
Seats: 4
Steering: Right-hand drive
Location: Villawood, NSW
VIN: WDB12604422000174
VIN: WDB12604422000174
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Sold unregistered
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Lloyds stock #580248+1
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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