1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL MINT

You are looking at a 1985 Mercedes 500 SEL, 4dr Sedan 8-cyl. 4973cc/184hp which I purchased from a private collector a few months ago. This car, as I understand it, was in the same private collection since it's birth. Has only 72,000 miles (that's less than 3,000 miles / year). Always garaged. Just fully detailed and serviced at Tires Plus in Atlanta, with all the bells and whistles either R&R or checked out totally. Runs smooth as silk; ps, pb, am/fm cassette radio, power windows, cold A/C, sun roof, cruise control. Rear seat tilts. Black withtan interior. Not a mark on it. OK, maybe one or two. Original paint and glass. Registered and running. Will assist with shipping. $500 deposit due at end of auction.

Car is currently garaged in Atlanta GA. Call or write for more information: Ron 617.515.4754; RetroRon54@gmail.com

A brief history of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz W126

Although the first W116 S-Class in the 1970s established Mercedes-Benz as a global leader in safety engineering and technical prowess for sedans, it was the next W126 S-Class, beginning in 1979, that saw this model become a top-tier luxury good, a true flagship, and a lasting symbol of affluence throughout the 1980s.

The smoothed-over styling of the W126 S-Class signaled a newfound focus on aerodynamics and fuel-efficiency. With a coefficient of drag 14 percent better than the previous model and curb weights starting around 3,600 pounds, this generation of S-Class was quite efficient for its time. In general, powertrains for Mercedes W126 models are quite bulletproof and last well past 200,000 with no issues. Engines often outlive the transmission.