19th Aug, 2020 14:00
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000Registration No: D426TUF
Chassis No: WDB1260362A261337
MOT: May 2021
Motor Car Location: West Midlands
- 88,900 recorded miles and 4 former keepers
- Serviced in May 2020 costing £365
- Substantial selection of MOT's and invoices
- Offered with stamped service book and original owner's manual
As the successor to the W116 range, the W126 Series was the second generation of flagship vehicles to bear the S-Class name, which stood for 'sonderklasse' or, in English, 'special class'. The initial line-up of seven Saloon versions was launched at the 1979 Frankfurt Motorshow. Thanks to lighter materials and thorough wind tunnel testing, the newcomers were altogether sleeker and more fuel-efficient models than their predecessors. They also showcased a number of Mercedes-Benz safety innovations, including: supplemental restraint systems for the airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and traction control. The 500SE's were powered by a 4973cc all-alloy V8 producing 261bhp - sufficient output to sprint this beautifully crafted car to 62mph in around 7.3 seconds. The silky smooth powerplant drove through a four-speed automatic transmission, the suspension was fully independent, the steering was by Mercedes-Benz's own recirculating ball system and braking by discs all round; ventilated on the front.
This right-hand drive 500 SE vacated the Stuttgart production line in 1986 before being supplied new by Malaya Garage Billingshurst. It is finished in its original Arctic White, complimented by Blue cloth upholstery. With 88,500 recorded miles and 4 former keepers, the current since 2017, this example is supplied with a substantial collection of invoices and past MOTs, with a service completed in May 2020 costing a total of £365. The 500 SE has also been subject to recent coachwork restoration (with invoices for roughly £3000) and a stainless-steel exhaust under the current owner's custodianship. Supplied with its stamped service book, original handbook, and spare key.
Vendor Condition Ratings:
Bodywork: 'Excellent'
Engine: 'Excellent'
Electrical Equipment: 'Excellent'
Paintwork: 'Very Good'
Transmission: 'Excellent'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'
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