FOR SALE 1991 500E, Nautical Blue/Black Fabric, 118kkm, CC auction (Gstaad, Switzerland)

[gsxr]

No affiliation. Credit to @maw1124 for locating this one. So pretty! Pity it's light on options. No memory seats, no heated seats, no Sound System, no passenger airbag. It does have telescopic steering wheel, roller blind, sunroof, and fire extinguisher though. Not crazy about snow tyres mounted... and ZERO undercarriage photos.

VIN = WDB1240361B647278

Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/az1nGEyr5V72xv67l

Edit - added link, oooops!
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1991-mercedes-benz-w124-500e-5

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1991 Mercedes-Benz (W124) 500E​

KEY FACTS

• This W124-generation Mercedes-Benz 500E is a highly sought-after modern classic ‘super-saloon’.
• Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, producing around 326hp which is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
• Delivered new to Germany, this 500E is now located in Gstaad, Switzerland.
• The odometer indicates 18,263 kilometres, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• With its engineering department occupied with the development of the then new S-Class, in 1989, Mercedes-Benz commissioned Porsche to redesign the W124 chassis to fit the 5.0L ‘M119’ V8, and alter the suspension and drivetrain to accommodate.
• The 500E was also assembled by Porsche at its ‘Reutter-Bau’ plant in Zuffenhausen, as its widened wings reportedly couldn’t fit through the W124 assembly line at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen. Vehicles were transported back and forth between ‘Reutter-Bau’ and Sindelfingen for assembly, painting, engine installation and final inspection, in a process which took 18 days per car.
• The 500E was equipped with uprated brakes having borrowed components from the contemporary SL, and featured a 38mm wider track, 23mm lower profile, wider tyres, flared wings, side skirts, and a front air dam. Inside, it is equipped with leather-trimmed heated seats, supplied by Recaro.
• This example is finished the lesser-seen factory hue of Nautical Blue metallic over a black leather interior with Caro fabric seat centres and burr wood trim.
• Equipment includes electric windows and mirrors, a Becker radio cassette, telephone preparation, an electric tilt and slide sunroof, an electrically adjustable steering column, a fire extinguisher, a front armrest, a heated rear screen, and a rear electric roller blind.
• It is accompanied by the owner’s manuals, its registration documents, and two keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the bonnet and boot lid have been repainted.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The latest service was carried out in October 2024 at 116,441 km by Mercedes-Benz Gstaad.
• Prior to this, the car was serviced in August 2023 at 115,791 km by Emil Frey AG Wädenswil, and in August 2007 at 114,225 km by Autostern Wedenswil.

Dates and mileage (transcribed from stamped book):

• Nov 1991 - PDI
• Feb 1992 - 4962 km
• Apr 1992 - 12607 km
• Nov 1992 - 30186 km
• Feb 1993 - 36476 km
• Jan 1995 - 48869 km
• Aug 1995 - 59315 km
• Mar 1996 - 69640 km
• Dec 1996 - 80183 km
• Oct 1997 - 90856 km
• Jul 1998 - 99336 km
• Jul 2000 - 109847 km
• Jun 2003 - 114193 km
• Aug 2007 - 115225 km
• Aug 2023 - 115781 km
• Oct 2024 - 116441 km

SUMMARY
This Mercedes-Benz 500E is a desirable and powerful modern classic ‘super-saloon’, boasting potent performance, a well-appointed cabin, and renowned build quality. This attractive example would undoubtedly make a wonderful addition to any modern classic collection, and an enjoyable retro daily driver.

 

[gsxr]

@xfadmin - could you use your superpowers to download the images? My Windoze-based image loaders are unable to remove duplicates nor remove oversize files... only got a fraction of the 187 total.

 

[ArauzMotoring]

Looks nice, what are they asking for it? (Link?)

 

[maw1124]

Auction...

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1991-mercedes-benz-w124-500e-5

maw

 

[doolar]

It seems to sit low in the front, so probably needs new shocks. Compared to my car with very low milage shocks, new springs and 1 pt pads (I even swapped to 2 pt pads upfront a while ago because the car was just a little to low up front), it is really noticeable in the pictures.

But a beautiful and probably very rare spec. I don’t mind the short option list too bad apart from the bun warmers, I use them a lot these days for a winter blast on dry days. I also would like the passenger airbag since my son is often with me in the passenger’s seat. So it turns out I do mind then.

Manual klimaanlage is a huge plus imo, and you only ever need memory seats if someone else is using the car.

 

[r44raven]

Seeing that with 4 days to go and the bids already at £35k (45k CHF), it'll be interesting to see how much this one fetches, given that a lower mileage Limited went for £45k on CC just a month ago? However, this car is a gorgeous colour combo, and - if I was in the position to bid - I'd be prepared to pay some additional £ks for!

 

[036]

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1991-mercedes-benz-w124-500e-5

Plz get rest of those pics, there are 187

 

[r44raven]

Currently at £45k. Strong money - with 7 hours to go.

 

[AdamCabrio]

I don’t mind the short option list too bad apart from the bun warmers, I use them a lot these days for a winter blast on dry days.

I agree: bun warmers are a must! Personally no go without them.

it'll be interesting to see how much this one fetches, given that a lower mileage Limited went for £45k on CC just a month ago?

I'm not surprised, though, that the current bid is already @ 53,5 CHF (with 1,5 hours to go). Despite the lack of undercarriage pics, this one looks in a better shape than that Limited (that @r44raven refers to), the mileage is a bit lower (reading of that Ltd was in miles), also it seems to have spent a very long time in Switserland (usually a good thing, given their rigorous MOT/MFK) plus this one seems to have a full service history (that Ltd did not), and oh yeah.....that colour combo is absolutely gorgeous!

 

[r44raven]

Bidding went to CHF 59,500 - but seemingly UNSOLD? Reserve not met?

 

[AdamCabrio]

Final bid was 59.500 CHF (it indicates not sold)

edit: @44raven: we were both looking and apparently posting at the same time