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North Liberty, Iowa, United States
Never
actually intended for the American market and imported on a very limited basis,
the Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL is rare and collectible in its own right. This Mercedes-Benz W126 The SEL
refers to the Special Class- Long. The long wheelbase adds to the comfort and luxury of the ride that only Mercedes-Benz can provide. The standard features
included: A black 500 SEL Mercedes was originally purchased by Michael Jackson
for his "Oh Lord, won't you
buy me a Mercedes Benz. My friends all have Porches, I must make Our research indicates that this Gold Mercedes might have been brought in from Canada to Traverse City, Michigan. Its original price in 1985 was over $60,000. Today the S class vehicles are selling for over $100,000 new! We think, from information from a prior owner, that it was owned by the dealer for his personal car and then stored for a while and passed on to a friend. It may have had an engine fire or significant manifold problems but all has been replaced. We have had substantial work done including the replacement of: ·
Engine, including all transfers and engine mounts ·
Head, intake and exhaust gaskets, ·
timing chain, guide rails and tensioner ·
distributor cap/rotor and spark plugs ·
front and rear crank seals ·
air injection check valve, solenoid valve and seals/orings ·
oil pressure and temp sender and oil filter stand with
orings and gaskets ·
manifold, catalytic converter and muffler (by Boubin) · rewired front wiring harness (not replaced) This work was done at European Motors Limited in Cedar Rapids, IA We have the documentation. The interior is in excellent shape for a 28 year old vintage car.There are some concerns that still need addressing. Wiring for the rear compartment needs work. It may need replacement of the rear wiring harness. The rear window controls and reclining and heated seat features
are not operative. The rear windows can be operated from the front compartment. The HVAC is not working properly. The cruise control is not functioning. There is a slight leak in the fuel pump case seam. It may need some new shocks. |
Mercedes-Benz 500-Series for Sale
- 1989 mercedes-benz 560sl base convertible 2-door 5.6l
- 1987 mercedes-benz 560 series sl560 diamond blue hard top / soft low miles(US $11,988.00)
- 1989 mercedes-benz 560sel brown/tan lthr only 83k original no rust no reserve ~
- 1987 mercedes benz 560 sec low mileage collectible coupe rare color !!!(US $13,700.00)
- 1993 mercedes-benz 500sel base sedan 4-door 5.0l s500 pristine low miles
- 1988 mercedes benz 560 sl coupe convertible / hardtop(US $15,000.00)
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Mercedes-Maybach GLS prototype caught testing with its big new grille
Tue, Oct 8 2019The new Mercedes-Benz GLS is a massive tech fortress on wheels, so the Maybach GLS is bound to be a massive tech castle. Last we heard from the gigantic Benz SUV was that it was going to be built at Mercedes’ Alabama plant. With a starting price expected to be around $200,000, itÂ’ll probably be the most expensive vehicle produced in the U.S. These spy shots give us an idea of what weÂ’re going to be looking at when the production SUV is finally revealed. Our first hint that this prototype is a Maybach is the grille. It looks suspiciously similar to the grille on the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Concept with all the vertical slats running down the big maw. Minimal camouflage is disguising the exterior for the most part, but we imagine Mercedes is hiding any of the gaudier parts of the car itÂ’d like to save for a big reveal. The exhaust outlets sure do look a bit different than the regular GLS, but the outside is generally the same as what we see today. As for the interior, thatÂ’s where most of the magic is expected to happen. A significantly overhauled look is inevitable, with the focus on even more luxurious materials than the most expensive norm-core GLS. A rear seat that's fit for a king or two is likely, along with Maybach-exclusive tech to boot. For now, we canÂ’t see in the heavily camouflaged and taped-off windows, leaving us to wonder about the luxury within. This Mercedes-Maybach is expected to compete with other massively expensive SUVs like the Bentley Bentayga or a fully decked-out Range Rover. Everything thatÂ’s optional on the GLS should come as standard here, including the trick E-Active Body Control suspension. Look for a reveal coming in the not-so-distant future, as this prototype doesnÂ’t look terribly far from production to us. Featured Gallery Mercedes-Maybach GLS View 12 Photos Spy Photos Maybach Mercedes-Benz SUV Luxury
BMW expects China to pass US as its top market in 2013
Thu, 11 Jul 2013When you combine two billion citizens, 100 cities with more than a million inhabitants and an economy that's as unrestrained as Jim Cramer on an Adderall binge, China's explosive auto industry growth shouldn't be a huge surprise. Audi already lists the communist country as its largest market, while Mercedes-Benz is expecting it to be there in the next few years. Now, according to a report from Automotive News, BMW is expecting the People's Republic to overtake the United States in sales by the end of 2013.
We already discovered the extent that BMW is going to in establishing a dedicated Chinese stronghold, when we explored BMW's Shanghai-based DesignWorks studio ahead of April's Shanghai Motor Show. And while we argued that DesignWorks Shanghai hasn't really borne fruit, it isn't due to a lack of sales.
BMW China has seen a 16-percent jump in year-over-year sales, lead by a 28-percent gain in 5 Series sales. Part of BMW's growth strategy comes from an ever-expanding dealership network. Remember those 100 cities we mentioned with over one million people? According to Karsten Engel, CEO of BMW's Chinese operations, those 100-million-plus city dwellers don't have access to a premium dealership.
Consumer Reports selling its road-tested roadsters [w/video]
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Those numbers mean a savings of $9,000 to $10,000 before haggling - each car is listed with an "Asking price" so there could be some wiggle room if you show up with pockets full of dough and eyes full of serious intent. Since the money CR earns from the sales go back into the magazine's budget to buy more test cars, however, it probably won't take any oddball trades, so you can forget about getting any purchasing help from that track-day AMC Javelin project on blocks in the back yard.
The vehicles have been taken care of and spiffed up for sale; buyers will take delivery at the CR test track in East Haddam, Connecticut and get a tour of the facilities. While you're there they'll even take you on a lap around the track so you can feel how your car handles when driven by one of its testers. They will probably not help you with advice on which toaster and dehumidifier to buy - you'll still need to get a subscription for that. Have a look at the video below to see a day in the life of a CR test car.