Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a great daily driving
example of this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Coupe in beautiful
condition throughout in it's original factory 'Signal Red
Clearcoat' (color code 568) color paint with a 'Dark Brown' leather
interior and with a very well, almost overly well, maintained
service history including a recent full engine rebuild at a cost of
over $14K making this a fabulous opportunity to own the
top-of-the-line Mercedes of it's day which cost over $57K in 1984
(over $138K in 2018 dollars when adjusted for inflation according
to the CPI!) in turn-key ready driving condition! The car was
obviously always garaged and the original factory 'Signal Red'
color paint is in exceptional condition and the original 'Dark
Brown' leather interior is also in very good shape with only very
minor signs of wear such as some cracks in the original leather
dashboard and a couple of minor tears in the original leather
seats.The car's factory options include 5.0L 184HP V8 engine,
automatic transmission, electric sliding sunroof, power assisted
steering, power assisted four wheel disc brakes, tinted glass,
cruise control, electric window lifts, electrically heated rear
window, fully independent suspension, power assisted four wheel
disc brakes, anti-lock brakes, automatic antenna, automatic air
conditioning with climate control, anti-theft, central locking,
Becker Grand Prix Cassette/Radio and upgraded Mercedes AMG
wheels.In 2012 the car was purchased by its most recent California
owner from its long time owner with it's former service history
intact and the car has always been extraordinarily well maintained
and serviced despite it's high miles with literally thousands and
thousands of dollars spent in preventive maintenance over recent
years at the renown 'KB Motorsports' Mercedes-Benz independent
specialists of San Marcos, CA with service records available; major
recent service history includes;At 231,839 miles in 5/2012 the
coolant reservoir was replaced; upper amp; lower radiator hoses
replaced; fuel pump replaced; transmission fluid changed; oil
pressure sender switch replaced; oil amp; filter changed;At 234,975
miles in 6/2013 the engine was rebuilt (costing over $14K) with the
piston rod bearings replaced; timing chain and tensioner replaced;
thermostat replaced; valve rocker arms serviced; A/C hose lines and
seals replaced amp; A/C refrigerant charged; fuel injections rail
seals replaced amp; system serviced; exhaust replaced; vacuum hoses
replaced; tramnsmission mounts replaced; shift linkage replaired;
air filter replaced; radiator hose clamps replaced; coolant
temperature sensor replaced; water pump replaced; oil pan gasket
replaced; oil amp; filter changed; all fluids changed; intake
manifold gasket replaced; brakes checked; cooling system
serviced.At 239,317 miles in 11/2014 the steering shaft was
replaced; vacuum switching valve repaired; wheel bearings repacked
amp; seals replaced; oil amp; filter change; transmission service;
brakes checked; front brake pads amp; sensors replaced; window
switch replaced.At 240,895 miles in 10/2015 the fuel injectors and
seals were replaced; spark plugs and the seat switch was
replaced;At 243,592 miles in 5/2016 the rear disc brake pads amp;
hoses and rear calipers were replaced; parking brake shoe was
replaced;At 244,600 miles the car 4 new tires.The car therefore
drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced Mercedes
should and must be seen and driven to be truly appreciated. The
5.0L V8 engine is extremely strong and responsive, the transmission
shifts smoothly through the gears and the temperature always
remains cool. All the power options are working as they should
including the sunroof and all 4 windows and the air conditioning.
The car comes with its original owners manuals, spare wheel and
factory tools.The 500SEC Coupe was introduced to the public in 1981
at the Frankfurt Auto Show. It replaced the 380SEC model and only
the absolute best materials were used in this top-of-the-line model
which included all the safety demands of the S line sedans but with
the engine hood, trunk lid and bulk head between the tank and trunk
being made of light alloy to achieve its curb weight of only 1,610
kg. The car was powered by a powerful V8 fuel injection engine with
a top speed of over 140mph matched to a 4 speed convertor automatic
transmission which when driving off proceeded in 2nd gear when
'Drive' was engaged but which utilized a pedal kickdown resulting
in first gear. A new position 'B' utilized better the engine
braking effect and was especially designed for down-hill mountain
driving! Another new feature was the floating caliper disc brakes
in front which reduced the heating up of brake fluid thus
eliminating vapor lock and consequently increasing safety.Without
doubt, this is one of the finest built cars ever made by
Mercedes-Benz, now becoming more desirable and collectible than
ever before - certainly you will look long and hard to find a finer
head-turning example or more well maintained and always dealer or
independent specialist serviced car at this price anywhere else!