SOLD 1993 500E, Silver/Black, 59kkm, $75k, Euro-spec (Oyster Bay, NY)

[gsxr]

UPDATE: March 2024 high bid $45k, RNM. For sale again February 2025, same dealer, same photos... this time NO RESERVE. See post #8 below.

No affiliation. Car was originally delivered to Germany. A previous owner facelifted it. Looks like it has a hideous HID bulb downgrade that needs to be removed, STAT. The foam insulation on the leading edge of the hood is completely gone, fortunately this NLA part is now available as a reproduction item and can be replaced.

Note the exhaust heat shields are completely rusted/rotted away, and the exhaust pipes have been painted black, with the NON-FACTORY resonator painted silver. There is very likely other rust/corrosion. The rear subframe bushings are completely collapsed. Minor surface corrosion is visible on other undercarriage components. Sad to see on such a low-mile / low-KM vehicle. The correct factory resonator is NLA, this car had a 400E resonator modified to fit (and painted silver). Might just be my computer monitor, but the spare tire well interior looks a bit odd, almost like it was rattle-canned silver? Not sure about that.

This car likely spent time in Japan, as evidenced by the LHT (Japan/UK spec) headlights, and multiple decals in the driver door jamb & on top of the ASR unit in what appears to be Japanese.

Generally looks nice otherwise.


VIN / FIN: WDB1240361B931368

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Datacard for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 E (124.036) - WDB1240361B931368

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36k-Mile 1993 Mercedes-Benz E500 Euro | PCARMARKET

The result of a collaboration between two of the most legendary German automakers, the Mercedes-Benz 500E was created in 1989 with the help of Porsche’s engineers to equip a 5.0-liter V8 engine from the SL-Class roadster with the W124 E-Class chassis. This 1993 European-spec "E500" example comes...

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DT: 36K-MILE 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 EURO​

Buy Now: $75,000 Current Offer: $50,000​

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The result of a collaboration between two of the most legendary German automakers, the Mercedes-Benz 500E was created in 1989 with the help of Porsche’s engineers to equip a 5.0-liter V8 engine from the SL-Class roadster with the W124 E-Class chassis. This 1993 European-spec "E500" example comes finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over a Black leather interior and was imported to the U.S. from Japan by its seller in 2023 before undergoing a host of service items. Showing approximately 58k kilometers (36k miles) on the odometer, this E500 is now being auctioned out of New York.​

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Throughout a specialized 18-day build process, each 500E was hand-assembled by Porsche at Zuffenhausen, moved to Mercedes-Benz for painting, and finally delivered to Porsche's "Rössle-Bau" plant where the car’s assembly was completed. The high-performance 500E could be distinguished from the standard W124 E-Class by its wider stance, flared fenders, side skirts, and front air dam. This example is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) and rides on 17” Evo-style wheels. The seller notes that the windows have been tinted and the car was professionally detailed upon their acquisition. Additional images are provided in the gallery along with paint meter readings and a clean CARFAX report.​

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Inside, this E500 is upholstered in Black leather accented by burl wood trim spanning the dashboard, door panels, and center consoles. Equipment includes 2+2 Recaro sport seats, heated and power-operated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, an electric tilt/slide sunroof, a folding front armrest, and a new VDO Continental Bluetooth radio. The seller adds that some deterioration is present around the gauge cluster, a defect commonly found in these cars.​

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Derived from the contemporary 500 SL Roadster, the 500E is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 32-valve DOHC V8 engine producing up to 322 HP and 354 lb.-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven through a 4-speed automatic transmission while stopping power is handled by large disc brakes also borrowed from the 500 SL. Upon acquisition, the seller had service performed including changes of the engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission, and differential fluids as well as new spark plugs, a new muffler, and a new rear passenger-side self-leveling hydraulic shock absorber.​

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This sale will include a spare tire and a clean title.​

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The seller would like you to know: “Been looking for a nice example of a W124 500E? This will tick the boxes! Sourced overseas in late 2022, when it arrived, we were very delighted. The car presents very well and did not appear to need anything. As a preventative measure, we sent to our German repair specialist and had him do a good list of preventative services along with a new passenger rear strut since some noise was coming from the existing one. This car drives sublimely and is sure to make any Benz enthusiast very happy. We are here to answer questions​

 

[gsxr]

More pics.

 

[gsxr]

Final pics.

 

[a777fan]

Right. I dont think this is factory, is it?

 

[Bogeyman]

Looks like he turned his 12 year old loose with a couple rattle cans.
What's with the red tint on a lot of the pics?

 

[maw1124]

Yeah, @gsxr you know this one is giving me Lipstick on a Pig vibes... I want to like it from 20ft away but I just can't... the three different shades of 744 Brilliant Silver (bumper refresh, but not the blanking panel), the four fresh Nankang tires with the Dunlop spare, the cloudy rear window glass, the dirty interior carpet under fresh CocoMat wool mats, the spray paint everywhere underneath except the rusty suspension links... I just can't.

For the right number it can work. But that number for me is less than the odometer, in Miles or Km. I feel like it needs an equivalent amount after purchase.

I just can't.

maw

 

[gerryvz]

@cascade please. PL desperately needed.




Bid to $45,000... reserve not met.

 

[quantumorbit]

For sale again on Pcarmarket with NO RESERVE

NO RESERVE 36K-MILE 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 EURO

 

[gsxr]

Identical photos & description vs the previous listing, +1kkm added to odo. Gonna be interesting to see what happens with no reserve.

Comments from past auction (@tuttebenne ) inquired about the facelift, the selling dealer erroneously stated that "ROW" cars received the facelift before USA and implied this is a factory E500. This is not true, this car was manufactured as pre-facelift 500E, and a prior owner replaced the bonnet, boot, headlights, and taillights with facelift components.

 

[036]

Code 855 means old body- new tech....so.....

 

[gsxr]

Code 855 means old body- new tech....so.....

May have new tech somewhere, but not facelift. No code 859.

No dust filter either. Not sure what exactly code 855 is indicating.

 

[036]

Not sure what exactly code 855 is indicating.

Oh yes, we had that discussion this is this 1,5 Facelift what scares americans....

 

[gsxr]

So 855 = MOPF1? I thought all 036 from start of production had MOPF1.

 

[036]

So 855 = MOPF1? I thought all 036 from start of production had MOPF1.

No. No codes - early cars, 855- 1475 cars with 1,5 Restyle, new tech old body( was never sold in USA), rest with code 859 - full second series.

 

[gsxr]

What exactly is the "new tech"?

 

[036]

Like E500. Incl. both electrical mirrors

 

[maw1124]

[delete]

 

[TerryA]

My 93 500E (US Model) has the electric mirrors that’s not new tech IMOP.

 

[036]

My 93 500E (US Model) has the electric mirrors that’s not new tech IMOP.

You have both mirrors electric, IT iS a new tech, otherwise driver mirror is mechanical.

 

[gsxr]

All USA models received the upgrade to electric driver mirror as of 1993 USA model year. There is no option code indicating this, not 855, not any other code either. This probably adds to the confusion on this side of the pond.

 

[036]

As said, 855 was never offered in USA. Only Urop.

 

[gsxr]

As said, 855 was never offered in USA. Only Urop.

Well, yes, but if 855 = Power Driver Mirror, that "new equipment" did come to USA. Just without a fancy option code attached.

 

[gsxr]

Sold for $50k plus fees: $52,500 plus T/T/T/T.

Talk about a 2-horse race. Bidder #3 was down at $32k!



havana1950 - Bid in the amount of $50,000 <-- Winner
Pilatus - Bid in the amount of $47,777
SofiaLeo - Bid in the amount of $32,069
luis.seneriz - Bid in the amount of $5,911
FORZAMOTORCARS - Bid in the amount of $5,500
Rockster80 - Bid in the amount of $5,000

 

[quantumorbit]

Seller got exactly $50k he got offered a year ago. Not bad considering the market was stronger back then.