Mercedes W126 500 SEC 1st serie 1982

1980 Mercedes-Benz 500-Series for sale in Málaga, Spain

Item location: Málaga, Spain
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500-Series
SubModel: SEC coupe
Type: Coupe
Year: 1980
Mileage: 112,000
Color: White
Engine size: V8
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Interior color: Blue
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description for Mercedes-Benz 500-Series 1980

For sale a wonderful and rare Mercedes W126 500 SEC 1st series manufactured on January 1982.
This car left factory on Jan 21st 1982, serial number WDB12604412000868 which makes it one of the first 500 series in full roadworthy condition.
I have owned this car for a while and initially bought it for spares but then decided to bring it to live. Restoration has been long and have tried to maintain its originality, altough some parts are no longer delivered I managed to find them new on private sellers.
As part of the restoration process car was completely taken apart, in and out, received a new paint job where all trims and seals were removed.Mechanically all has been done, I substituted engine and gearbox for a spare one I had with 90.000 kms.
A brief description of work done.
INTERIOR:
Interior was completely removed, new roof headlining, all carpets deeeply cleanned, seat electric motors and actuators mechanisms overhauled. All electrics gadgets do their job: seat heating, aircon, original Becker radio, interior lighting, front lights adjustable height control, Airbag, etc..
EXTERIOR:
This car was has received a new paint job. All trims were removed including rear windshield. To match colours original white colour was used and grey metal for plastic trims including rear view mirrors and door handle trims. New door seals were installed, Yellow fog lights (hard to find) and original tail lights.
BRAKES:
New front and rear brake discs, pads, hoses. Calipers were reconditioned with new seals, new front bearings.
ENGINE/GEARBOX
I fitted a spare engine/gearbox I had with just 90.000kms. New injectors, hoses, intake/exhaust gaskets, injector seals, vacuum hoses, water pump gasket, oil filter block gasket, oil pan gasket, engine/gearbox mounts, transmission flex discs, MANN filters on engine, gearbox, power steering, all belts (GATES), distributor cap (original Mercedes), coil ignition wires, spark plugs 4 electrodes BERU, spark plug wires...
COOLING
New original expansion tank, radiator removed and cleaned, new gearbox/radiator cooling hoses, thermostat (original Mercedes 87º).
REFRIGERATION
New original Mercedes Air conditioning compressor, fitted with R12, new oil and leak detector. All system seals changed, automatic cooling system works perfectly.
SUSPENSION/STEERING
New Monroe gas shock absorbers front/rear, push rod links, poer sterring hoses, etc...
FUEL SYSTEM
Fitted with new injectors and seals, system delivers nominal pressure 5.5 bars, WUR works perfectly, new fuel pump, filter (MANN), all fuel line hoses (original Mercedes), fuel tank filter, fuel tank removed and cleaned.
WHEELS
Car comes with 15 inch Barock Rims reconditioned, we all know how hard are these ones to get. Have just changed tyres, Bridgestone Turanza.
Car comes equipped with followinf factory items:
- Airbag, driver side- ABS- Seat heating- Electric power windows x 4- Electric adjustable seats- Standheizung ( external heating, removed in working condition, goes with the car, don´t need it here)- Opening door floor lights- Original Becker radio- Height adjustable front lights- Electric antenna- Automatic Air conditioning system- Comfort seats- Leather interior- Phone/GPS Antena- Central locking system- Power sterring
Car can be road driven to anywhere in the world, I can guarantee that. I may help to find suitable truck transport into europe. Other world areas are buyer´s responsability but will gladly help to to send it.
W126 500 SEC
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