1984 European Market Mercedes Benz 500 SEC with Pre-Merger AMG Modifications was purchased new from Jim Marino Imports in Alhambra, CA. This highly desirable U.S. Gray Market example was imported into the United States and the process to pass EPA, DOT and California requirements were handled by the Mercedes Benz Dealer. About a year later it was taken to Beverly Hills Motoring which was the exclusive authorized dealer on the West Coast for AMG Modifications. This is a 1 family-owned vehicle .....
which was stored for many years for preservation. Driven only on special occasions it now has just under 11,000 original miles. All copies of registration receipts accompany vehicle and confirm single family ownership.
This car is stunning from whichever angle you are viewing from. Even the engine valve cover has an original sticker with engine number and options listed. We believe the paint is mostly original with maybe the rear right side being touched up. The AMG body kit has AMG stamped part numbers. The wheels are dated 1986 with part numbers and wheel sizes. The horn functions on the AMG mounted steering wheel. A new Alpine radio is working and the antenna functions. The original steering wheel and Mercedes Wheels come with the car along with the stock radio.
The interior has Gray Leather seats, with seat position memory and electric adjustment. The wood dash and center controls area are beautifully preserved. Everything works as it should, including the seat belt handovers. The rear seats have compartments built in where the rear shelf is. An original first aid kit was found there and appears to be unopened since new.
All fluid services were recently performed to get ready for sale. New tires were also installed. The car drives great and shifts smoothly. There are AMG Springs with Bilstein shocks mounted. The undercarriage shows much original cosmolene protectant from the factory.
Here is the data sheet pulled from lastvin.com and matches the options tag in engine compartment.
VIN WDB1260441A058541
Model 500 SEC
Engine Number117963 12 047490
Transmission Number 722311 02 485302
Order Number 0 4 727 10003
Order Location GUATEMALA
Interior LEATHER - GRAY (258)
Paint 1 ASTRAL SILVER - METALLIC PAINT (735U)
Delivery Date 1984-03-19
Approx. Build Date 1984-03
Code Description
240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
251 BECKER RADIO MEXICO CASSETTE, FULL STEREO, ELECTRONIC
363 INCOMPLETE DELIVERY SLIP (FOR SAS AND KWS)
410 SLIDING ROOF, ELECTRICALLY OPERATED
440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
452 TWO-TONE HORN
480 SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION
490 ELIMINATION OF WINDSHIELD/WASHING-WATER HEATER
504 OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR, RIGHT; ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED; L.H.D
531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT
563 FRONT SEATS, LEFT AND RIGHT, REINFORCED
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER
611 COURTESY LAMPS FOR FRONT AND REAR DOORS
640 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS
674 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY, TROPICAL VERSION
682 FIRE EXTINGUISHER