Yes, I had a euro 1985 charcoal gray 500 SEL best car ever built it's like a army tank with a smooth ride, it is a road car that will put you to sleep, wish I had another one.
A really nice car this Mercedes Benz is. If taken care of, this car will out live all of us. The only gripe I had was that the car deserves much better tyres than Uniroyal Tiger Paws. A Michelin XWX would be a much better choice, but at $471 a tyre I can see it came down to economics. I hope the new owner enjoys the car.
Ironically, one of the cars that led to the passing of FMV Act of 1988. Mercedes-Benz of North America lobbied Congress heavily because they were losing sales on the SEL and SEC. The US got the mediocre version of the V8. As such, it was cheaper to buy a Euro spec SEL/SEC and import, compared to buying the US spec SEL/SEC. If Mercedes had given the US the same spec V8 as was in the Euro spec, grey market imports wouldn't have been an issue.
Thats the CEO's car back in the days, only big bosses and leaders drove these. I wouldnt mind owning a black on black, but its hard to find a clean unit
*Chef's kiss* One of the greatest cars ever made.
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Bob gets some of the most original and clean car's out there 😜🏴
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Thank you for highlighting this absolute time capsule. Thanks Bob
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I love these cars. I owned the exact same year and model in grey. It had over 400k miles and still drove like it was brand new!
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What an absolute gem you have got there Bob! Thanks for sharing.
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What a beautiful car!
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Beautiful car, Bob. It’s fun to get a tour of it from such an expert and enthusiast!
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Gorgeous Benz! Definitely a classic to hang on to.👍👍
Love watching your videos!
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It is really amazing the cars you find. Thanks for the video showing us this beautiful masterpiece.
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Hey Bob, this Mercedes is gorgeous!!! JR Ewing would be proud to drive this beauty!!! 🤠
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SUPER TOUR!!!!!! Nice classic
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Hey Bob, I use 0000 steel wool to polish windshields and other glass 👍. It will take out those wiper scratches.
I use that on chrome. I’ll have to give it a go on glass!
This was top model before 560 came out as 1986 modelyear!
Yes, I had a euro 1985 charcoal gray 500 SEL best car ever built it's like a army tank with a smooth ride, it is a road car that will put you to sleep, wish I had another one.
@@TerryGreen-ye5ry we have a 500 for sale right now.
www.euroasianauto.com/details/used-1984-mercedes-benz-500-class/98743656
A really nice car this Mercedes Benz is. If taken care of, this car will out live all of us. The only gripe I had was that the car deserves much better tyres than Uniroyal Tiger Paws. A Michelin XWX would be a much better choice, but at $471 a tyre I can see it came down to economics. I hope the new owner enjoys the car.
Uniroyal is a fine tire. They are owned by Michelin.
SOLD!
Nice example. But the Mirrors were painted over the not black there supposed to be same colour as the side skirts.
Correct. Good catch!
Ironically, one of the cars that led to the passing of FMV Act of 1988. Mercedes-Benz of North America lobbied Congress heavily because they were losing sales on the SEL and SEC. The US got the mediocre version of the V8. As such, it was cheaper to buy a Euro spec SEL/SEC and import, compared to buying the US spec SEL/SEC. If Mercedes had given the US the same spec V8 as was in the Euro spec, grey market imports wouldn't have been an issue.
Cool car
It's amazing how much nicer EU spec cars are than US spec cars...
That is one gorgeous MB. If the temp is celsius, wouldn't the mileage be 72,000 km?
They got a MPH speedo under the conversion process when brought over new.
I guess it's sold
I had a pending sale when I made the video and they did take delivery shortly thereafter.
Thats the CEO's car back in the days, only big bosses and leaders drove these. I wouldnt mind owning a black on black, but its hard to find a clean unit
I have a nice black 500 coming in.
Sir, I really like your 500,. How much is it or a 140 model.
@@alfredearlydmin4395 the white one is sold but we have this one in stock.
www.euroasianauto.com/details/used-1984-mercedes-benz-500-class/98743656
That's my idea of buying a new car!😊
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What was the mercedes advertised for ?
It sold for $20k. I have another one in stock.
www.euroasianauto.com/details/used-1984-mercedes-benz-500-class/98743656
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I was so hoping for a black interior!
Ashame it’s not a diesel then you have a car that will outlast you!!!
No they are far of 160mph, more like 136 mph on the odometer!