European Market 500SEC

THIS… is a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC, finished in Astral Silver with a gray interior.

This 500SEC is a Guatemalan-market coupe that was reportedly imported to the U.S. in 1984 and is currently titled in California. It's equipped with an imperial instrument cluster, and the odometer currently displays approximately 10,900 miles.

The attached Carfax history report begins in 1999 and contains a gap from 2001 to 2024, though it shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies for the given time period. It also lists registrations in California since at least 1999.

According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, factory equipment includes a sunroof, leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, and more as listed below.

Modifications reported by the selling dealer include an AMG body kit, 17-inch AMG Aero wheels, Bilstein shocks, AMG lowering springs, an AMG steering wheel, and more as detailed below.

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.

Power comes from a 5.0-liter V8, rated at 228 horsepower and 299 lb-ft of torque. Called M117 internally, it spins the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment

A build sheet is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment includes:

Headlight wipers
Power-operated sunroof
Leather upholstery
Wood interior trim
Power-adjustable front seats
Automatic climate control
Exterior temperature readout
Power windows and door locks
Cruise control
Modifications

Modifications reported by the selling dealer include:

Bilstein shocks
AMG lowering springs
AMG body kit
17-inch AMG Aero wheels
Tinted windows
AMG steering wheel in leather
Alpine head unit
Pioneer speakers
A/C system conversion to R134A
Fire extinguisher mounted in the driver's footwell
Known Flaws

Some chips on the front spoiler
Recent Service History

Service documentation in the photo gallery indicates that the following maintenance has been performed:

August 2024 (10,836 miles): Tires replaced, 4-wheel alignment performed
The selling dealer reports that the following services have been performed:

August 2024: Engine oil and filter changed, brake fluid flushed, transmission fluid flushed, coolant flushed, lower ball joints, track rod joints replaced, fuel distributor rebuilt, A/C system converted to R134A
Other Items Included in Sale

2 keys
Owner's manual
Factory wheels, steering wheel, and Becker Mexico head unit
Temporary registration documents between 1984 and 1999
Ownership History

The selling dealer acquired this 500SEC earlier in 2024 from the original owner's family.

Seller Notes

A sticker on the driver's door sill indicates that this 500SEC conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety and bumper standards. As always, it's the buyer's responsibility to perform all due diligence regarding registering this Mercedes-Benz in their respective state prior to placing a bid. The sticker is provided in the Other section of the photo gallery.