SOLD 1992 500E, Smoke Silver / Cream-Beige, 289kmi, BaT auction (San Luis Obispo, CA)

[gsxr]

No affiliation. Wrong headlights (and they are Depo, not OEM), no headlight wipers. Mirror boots need replacement. No photo of the headliner. 500E tunk badge (NLA) is present but in wrong location. And for the sake of Pete, this is NOT a "Hammer"... sigh...

Generally looks to be in very decent condition for the miles. Pity the exhaust was butchered to replace the cats. Also appears the resonator / middle muffler has been deleted, this could sound pretty nice with the Remus muffler - depends on the cats though.

VIN = WDBEA36E3NB797443

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-500e-85/

Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/YvV1rdZxNVP2O3Zjl

30-Years-Owned 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E​

This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E was purchased in March 1995 by the current owner in California and later relocated to Nevada, and it shows 289k miles. The car is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) over beige leather. Equipment includes a Remus exhaust system 18″ AMG Monoblock wheels, a power sunroof, fog lights, Automatic Slip Control, automatic climate control, a Pioneer CD stereo, heated power-adjustable front seats, an electric rear window shade, and cruise control. This W124 500E is now offered on dealer consignment with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.

The 500E was assembled by Porsche and featured wheel arch flares, revised bodywork, and a lower ride height when compared to other W124 models. This example is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) and features contrasting lower cladding and black bumper trim. Additional exterior features include headlights with washers and wipers, integrated fog lights, a retractable antenna, and a power sunroof. The selling dealer notes that the rear of the car was repaired and refinished following accident damage that occurred in June 1998. Detailed photos of the exterior, including imperfections, are provided in the gallery.

Polished 18” AMG Monoblock wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. The car is equipped with Automatic Slip Control (ASR), and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.

The cabin features heated power-adjustable front seats upholstered in beige leather, along with a black upper dashboard and wood veneer accents. Amenities include driver seat position memory settings, automatic climate control, a Pioneer CD stereo, a power-adjustable steering column, dual front airbags, an electric rear window shade, and cruise control.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,200-rpm redline, an analog clock, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 289k miles, approximately 257k of which were added under current ownership.

The 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8 was factory-rated at 322 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, and it has been fitted with a Remus cat-back exhaust system. The distributor cap [only one cap? -Ed.] was replaced in July 2022. The selling dealer states that the radiator was replaced in September 2023, the catalytic converter was replaced in August 2024, and some of the camshaft oil bridges were replaced, along with the valve cover gaskets and engine oil, in March 2025.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The Carfax report is free of accidents or other damage. The car last passed a California emissions test in February 2007.

 

[gsxr]

More pics, and CarFax.

 

[duuder]

man... seems like everyone's selling

 

[a777fan]

white gauges need to go... but damn, it looks good for smoke!

 

[szvook]

Oooh, same month and year built as my whip. It does look decent for the mileage, but I wonder if the rear was properly fixed. The gap in the rear is a bit much. As well as the gap in the passenger side front fender. I have a feeling that the whole car was repainted. And why the pinstripes?

 

[maw1124]

And why the pinstripes?

Because pinstripes look great on these cars.

The ironic twist here is, the pinstripes on my car (shown below) are one of the chief reasons I won't repaint it. The other obvious reason is the paint doesn't need it.

This car probably had pinstripes before the repaint and the current owner, like me, wanted them still there after the repaint.

maw




PS... on this car I would have left the Amber Corners and had the pinstripe be somewhere between Amber and Red in color, if I was doing it after a fresh repaint.

 

[TimL]

 

[szvook]

I thought BMW’s from that time were commonly seen with pinstripes vs. Benzes.

 

[maw1124]

I thought BMW’s from that time were commonly seen with pinstripes vs. Benzes.

And here I am contemplating what color red / blue I want on my E46M after any paint work I decide upon. I'm thinking it's more owner dependent than marques dependent.

maw

 

[szvook]

I'm thinking it's more owner dependent than marques dependent.

 

[maw1124]

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Of course, I'm that rare Mercedes owner who would actually dane to own a BMW... and an Audi... 2 of them in fact... so I might be quietly proving your point @szvook... "there's no accounting for taste."



maw

 

[szvook]

Before I got into Benzes, my very first Euro car was a 1986 528e BMW and I loved that car. Wish I still had it now.

 

[maw1124]

Before I got into Benzes, my very first Euro car was a 1986 528e BMW and I loved that car. Wish I still had it now.

Tell me you had pinstripes.



maw

 

[szvook]

Tell me you had pinstripes.

Yep and my car was not the only one. When I used to get my oil changed at BMW of San Francisco, I saw quite a few other 528e’s and they all had pinstripes. I thought they all had pinstripes from the factory.

 

[maw1124]

Yep and my car was not the only one. When I used to get my oil changed at BMW of San Francisco, I saw quite a few other 528e’s and they all had pinstripes. I thought they all had pinstripes from the factory.

Every car I've owned has had pinstripes except the ones where I haven't gotten around to it yet. Hard to find artisans these days, but in my view it's just good fashion. I still think of pinstripes like changing the factory speakers or wheels -- just necessary customization.

maw

 

[Joe500]

Because pinstripes look great on these cars.

The ironic twist here is, the pinstripes on my car (shown below) are one of the chief reasons I won't repaint it. The other obvious reason is the paint doesn't need it.

This car probably had pinstripes before the repaint and the current owner, like me, wanted them still there after the repaint.

maw


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PS... on this car I would have left the Amber Corners and had the pinstripe be somewhere between Amber and Red in color, if I was doing it after a fresh repaint.

I like your pinstripe because it's right on the body crease, which makes it look sharper. That other car's is just awkward.

 

[gsxr]

Bidding still in the low teens! There's a reserve though.

 

[Bogeyman]

Sold for $25K + fees.

 

[gsxr]

Top bidders below. Bit over $26k with fees, near $30k including T/T/T/T (bit less if buyer is local ... bit more to export to Europe!).

Strong support at ±$20k, top two pushed up a bonus 25% for the seller.

USD $25,000 bid placed by MILANOVICHAUTOS
USD $24,750 bid placed by AloDillard
USD $21,650 bid placed by Londoner1
USD $20,900 bid placed by MariuszK
USD $19,250 bid placed by T0PNotch55
USD $17,500 bid placed by Lukasz1983

 

[Bogeyman]

Good baseline for drivable example?

 

[gsxr]

Buyer said it's getting exported to Austria.