FOR SALE 1992 500E, Pearl Gray/Black/Palomino, 68kmi/TMU, $32k (Reston, VA)

[gsxr]

UPDATE 1: Price dropped from $43k to $38k, May 2025. Thread title updated.
UPDATE 2: Price dropped from $38 to $32k, June 2025. Thread title updated.

This is, uh, interesting. AutoCheck is filled with "Not Actual Miles" tags starting in 2001 at 49kmi. Why were the seat covers replaced with such low miles? And, in a non-factory color.

Pity about the serious rust problems (note exhaust heat shield is gonzo) and the interior color change. No hood pad. $43k ask seems entirely odometer-based, surrounded by DDD. Sagging headliner. No spare wheel/tire, why? Paint is fried everywhere. Rear end sits low enough that I wonder if SLS was deleted too.

Anyone interested in this car, would be wise to pay for a detailed PPI...



VIN = WDBEA36E6NB683601

Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/8vKkQA8QoLRdyprWo

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256900624393 <-- Listing ended 5/20/2025. $43k /OBO.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256940790042 <-- Listing ends 6/20/2025. $38k /OBO.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/267300353206 <-- Listing ends 7/23/2025. $32k /OBO. "Sold" for best offer".

https://www.ebay.com/itm/257019023675 <-- Listing ends 8/15/2025. $32k /OBO. Apparently the sale fell through...


Seller: https://www.ebay.com/str/kurzmannsautobrokerageservice

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500-Series 500E One of 1500 RARE SURVIVIOR​

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E SURVIVOR 1 of 1500 V8 4-Speed Auto Very Good Cond​

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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 class 500E (W124) 4-door sedan with 81,000 miles and in the original Gray Pearl Metallic. This is a survivor and one of approximately 10,400 produced from 1990-1995 and one of 1,528 sent to the USA. It was known as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” because of the powerful 5.0L DOHC (dual over head cam) 32-valve V8 boasting 322 horsepower and backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission.​

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These cars were collectively built with Porsche to accommodate the larger V8 engine. This includes redesigned fenders and body panels unique to this model Mercedes-Benz.​

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The current owner has had the car for almost 25 years and has driven it less than 13,000 miles. He also made some minor upgrades which do not take away from the performance and mystique of the 500E.​

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Please note the mileage shown on the odometer is 67,500. The second owner apparently had an issue with the original odometer, and it was changed out. Documentation for this repair is included in the sale along with the changes made by the present owner. Additionally, the Carfax shows a minor accident to the front end back in 1994. It has not affected the performance or handling of the car.​

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All the factory options function including the trunk mounted CD player.​

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CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS:​

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First, a second set of seats were removed from a ‘donor’ 1992 500E and reupholstered in a hand-sewn Italian leather. The original seats are in good shape and are included with the sale.​

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The original 4-wheel power disc brakes were retained, but Brembo ‘drilled’ rotors were added.​

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New Michelin Pilot Sport 245/45R/17 were added with 17” EVO 2 wheels which were powder-coated.​

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Lorinzer trunk spoiler​

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K-MAC camber kit for the rear suspension with H&R progressive springs.​

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Koni adjustable front shocks​

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New wiring harness to replace the factory original ‘bio-degradable’ one.​

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PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING OR MAKING AN OFFER:​

NO TRADES​

CASH ON PICKUP OR WIRE TRANSFER ONLY​

I DO NOT USE EBAY’S NEW CHECKOUT SYSTEM​

ONLY DEPOSITS ACCEPTED THROUGH EBAY​

DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO J.D. @ 410-937-0719​

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IF YOU HAVE AN EBAY ‘FEEDBACK’ RATING OF 5 OR LESS PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING OR BIDS WILL BE DECLINED OR CANCELED.​

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ANY AND ALL BIDS OR OFFERS MADE ON A VEHICLE MEANS YOU AGREE TO PURCHASE THE CAR IN “AS IS” CONDITION.​

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PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS OF VEHICLES ARE TO BE DONE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY….. MUST BE DONE BEFORE A BID OR OFFER IS PLACED OR IT WILL BE ASSUMED YOU ARE BUYING THE VEHICLE.​

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IF YOU ARE A DEALER!!! ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO: KURZMANN’S AUTO BROKERAGE AND NOT THE OWNER’S OF THE VEHICLES. NO EXCEPTIONS!!​

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I am listing this vehicle as a representative (facilitator) for the owner, not a broker. All photographs and videos were taken by me. All the information presented was given to me by the owner. All questions will be directed to J.D. @ 410-937-0719 and answered in a timely manner.​

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ANY AND ALL DEPOSITS EITHER THROUGH PAYPAL, WIRED FUNDS OR CASH ARE NON-REFUNDABLE​

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FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 410-937-0719…..J.D.​

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PLEASE BUY WITH CONFIDENCE​

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While we do our best to provide quality cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles. We have not built, modified, changed, or personally owned this vehicle. Even though this vehicle is being sold by Kurzmann’s Auto Brokerage we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing. Additionally, we do welcome 3rd party independent inspections. Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase. For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories, and the vehicle condition before time of sale.​

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I have been an active eBay seller of cars and other items for more than 20 years and maintained a 100% rating during most of that period. Approximately 12 years ago I started an online service assisting owners of Classic, Vintage, and Muscle cars to sell their vehicles on the internet without them leaving the garage. These are private individual owners who do not want to deal with the public and all the endless phone calls, “Tire kickers”, and other nonsense that goes on when trying to sell a car. They just want someone to sell it!!​

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References can be provided upon request. Feel free to call me at 410-937-0719​

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Thank you​

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J.D. Kurzmann​

 

[Bogeyman]

Looks like one of those "pulled it out of the woods" stories.

 

[Jlaa]

I love the color …. But shudder at the potential cost of bringing this up to casual concours condition. (Meaning concours enough for a Legends of the Autobahn).

 

[gsxr]

I love the color …. But shudder at the potential cost of bringing this up to casual concours condition. (Meaning concours enough for a Legends of the Autobahn).

It would take another $40k to bring it up to that level, and that's just cosmetics - not mechanicals, not rust remediation.

The photo below says a lot.

 

[svhamelly]

But it does have Cocomats!!! That should offset all the other issues

 

[maw1124]

The photo below says a lot.

Isn't that the piece they had black tape over?? This is giving me "barn find" vibes, except it was parked in a field under a tree with no barn. "Rodents" may be the answer to your question about why new seats at 65k miles.

maw

 

[ArauzMotoring]

Yikes. Tan replacement seats in a black interior with a silver paint does not appeal to me at all.. lol

 

[daantjie]

Ebay seller does not exactly have a stellar rating. I'd tread very lightly here and bet the farm that you'll get a bad rash on this one...

 

[gsxr]

Price is down to $32k...

 

[VT Blue]

I would not touch it at half that.
Dave's 100% correct -- $40K to do the paint and before rust remediation, but that does not include interior, IMHO.
There there's mechanical...
This is a disease on 4 wheels...buying someone else's troubles. The ad copy alone is enough to scare me off.

 

[Kirill]

Fully agree with you

 

[gsxr]

This "sold" yesterday but that didn't last 24 hours... already relisted, same $32k ask / OBO.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/257019023675