Pampered 1982 Mercedes 500 SE Willow Green Owned by German Consulate in SF

Description for Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1980

Please note that the VIN on this car causes a validation error on Ebay. If you check it ( WDB12603612022669 ) on Carfax it will work. I have changed the year of the car to 1980 to get past this bug. but the car year is 1982. This is a rare 1982 Mercedes Benz 500SE with only 141. 00 miles. She’s a looker. Previously owned by the German Consulate in SF. It has been federalized to US safety and emission standards. The North American market or at least the US never received the 500SE (W126) model but rather the 500SEL model (longer wheelbase. heavier. larger. less horsepower. etc. ) which later evolved into the 560SEL model. This model (the 500SE) is difficult to find outside of Europe. and it benefits from smaller bumpers than the clumsy looking American-style bumpers. a more powerful engine. and a velour/plush interior that you can't find anywhere (check the pictures -- it's like a living room with wheels). Also the radio controls are German. This car is in truly outstanding condition. and has original ‘willow’ green paint (sort of a light silver green) which is in excellent condition especially considering it is 32 years old. The interior. chrome. and glass are all original and are in very good condition. The headliner is like new. The carpets and dash are in excellent condition. Mechanically. the car runs fantastic and is reliable -- performs like a champ on road trips! The previous owner installed Bilstein struts and shocks as well as H&R springs which lowered the car a bit. Front suspension was also redone – all the control arms. bushings. etc. are new. Also has a flowmaster performance exhaust system & new all-season tires as of Feb 1. 2014. This car does not sound like most Mercedes. it sounds more like a small block Chevy or Ford. Recent service: Brake pads. sensors. and calipers replaced New Tires Redone auto lock vacuum pump I have all receipts from previous owner and my recent repairs. I’m the type of car owner that quickly repairs any issues with the car. This car has performed better than I could possible have imagined. It’s a reliable. powerful. fun car! Perks: Large electric sunroof. and just about power everything else Engine is a 5. 0 liter SOHC all alloy V8 that puts out more power than the comparable American model and sounds beastly. Wheels are a BBS style wheel made by Rial. Lowered suspension Damage: Scratches on side of car (not deeper than the paint). small tear on left side of driver’s side seat (2" square). tape player doesn’t work (radio does).