FS: 1994 E320 Sportline/AMG Cabriolet, Signal Red/Red, 78kmi, $25k (Los Angeles, CA)

[gerryvz]

5 or 10 years from now when this site is long gone

Well, this site has been around since the night of November 30, 2008. It’s now June, 2021 and the site is still going strong.

Hopefully it won’t be “long gone” in 5 or 10 years, but I guess anything can happen. 500Ecstasy.com lasted from 2003 through about 2008, then on and off (mostly off) for about 18 months after that.

it does beg a good question though — who will keep this site going when I kick the bucket or decide to sign off for good after I build my house up in coastal Maine and start sailing and traveling the world after I retire?

 

[JAB12]

For a second there I thought this thing was back on the market.

 

[gerryvz]

For a second there I thought this thing was back on the market.

This car is like a cockroach. It will never die. No doubt it will pop up again on the market.

 

[maw1124]

Well, this site has been around since the night of November 30, 2008. It’s now June, 2021 and the site is still going strong.

Hopefully it won’t be “long gone” in 5 or 10 years, but I guess anything can happen. 500Ecstasy.com lasted from 2003 through about 2008, then on and off (mostly off) for about 18 months after that.

it does beg a good question though — who will keep this site going when I kick the bucket or decide to sign off for good after I build my house up in coastal Maine and start sailing and traveling the world after I retire?

I’ve been on since ‘11 I think... I hope it’s still going... but we‘ve seen how the internet is... people will have forgotten this car is a cockroach.

maw

 

[gsxr]

This one is still for sale. Someone sent me a link to the Facebook group. I don't have access, but for those who do... try the link. Anyone know what the current ask is?

Mercedes W124 group | Facebook

 

[Draginev]

Copy / paste from Facebook ad:

Despite Autotrader's lacking algorithms - this is a 1994 MBz 320CE(WDB1240661C063388) Cabriolet. An unmolested, unfederalized, factory-built Sportline, originally ordered/delivered to Mlle. Irene Louis-Dreyfus, Lucerne, Switzerland 18/11/93. As per original MB Suisse AG order, a matching Signal Red(568) Kepler-Recaro, Sportline interior was installed pre-delivery by then-independent AMG Performance.​

Factory Build Specs;​

1.) MB Sport Chassis(653).​

2.) MB 1st. Getriebe (722.5) Rebuilt 5-Spd A/T(425).​

3.) MB ASR axle(471).​

4.). AMG Performance-installed signal red(568).​

leather Kepler-Recaro Sportline interior pkg.(per-dealer order).​

5.) MB AMG Frt. Spoiler/Side Skirt Option Pkg(772).​

6.) MB AMG Down Draft Spoiler(AMG emboss)(283).​

7.) MB AMG Wheels(Spcl. Sz.)(798).​

8.) Emission Package EV1(620).​

9.) Infra-red remote Lock system(880).​

10.) Rare NOS, MB Special' audio system, with RDS(512).​

11.) Schweiz Theft Alarm System(552).​

12.) Fully rebuilt/restored at MBNA service center,​

w/Daimler cert. of conformity(2018).​

13.) Owner's manuals(2 wallets), w/all supplements.​

14.) Original correct factory build docs & data(s), w/all MB/previous owner​

correspondence and documentation.​

15.) Current 125280 kph(approx. 77,850 original miles).​

 

[Jlaa]

 

[gerryvz]

Cant wait for Ricardo Pelota (is he related to our @RicardoD ?) to join in the fun here to try to defend his red cockroach.

 

[Duh_Vinci]

I guess it was just the matter of time this thing "reminded" the world of it's existence... What's the current price?

 

[2phast]

I already called this wack job out, as he claimed this is a "unmolested" vehicle and it does not have a salvage title.

 

[gsxr]

I'm confused. Is he referring to himself in the third person, or does he not actually own the car...?

 

[Jlaa]

I'm confused. Is he referring to himself in the third person, or does he not actually own the car...?

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The third person reference is so awkward.

Even weirder …. What’s with the lamenting about “writing off” 50K of inventory as depreciation? Why is that bad? That’s a bonus for the owner - the owner “artificially” depressed earnings and reduced his tax liability by offsetting his income with that depreciation.

And, why would the owner sell the car for “virtually $1.00”? Just because he depreciated for tax purposes has no bearing upon what he could sell the car for. If he sold the car for USD $12K (as an example) he could do so …. and then pay the tax-man depreciation recapture on that.

Has this person been watching too much Kramer / Seinfeld?

 

[duuder]

The third person reference is so awkward.

Even weirder …. What’s with the lamenting about “writing off” 50K of inventory as depreciation? Why is that bad? That’s a bonus for the owner - the owner “artificially” depressed earnings and reduced his tax liability by offsetting his income with that depreciation.

And, why would the owner sell the car for “virtually $1.00”? Just because he depreciated for tax purposes has no bearing upon what he could sell the car for. If he sold the car for USD $12K (as an example) he could do so …. and then pay the tax-man depreciation recapture on that.

Has this person been watching too much Kramer / Seinfeld?

I'm gonna need to smoke some of this and really think about that. And is Corvair a bad car or something?

 

[duuder]

Some more bs

 

[gerryvz]

Some more bs

I wonder if that was the same girl that he had pictures in his ad earlier in the thread. Dude sounds like the ulti-baller !!

 

[gerryvz]

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Please keep posting updates from the Faceplant thread. I wonder what his reaction will be when he clicks through to this thread……

 

[Draginev]

I never knew one could advertise this way for selling the car....

 

[2phast]

There are multiple posts about this car in different Facebook groups. The one GSXR posted is not the thread where Mr WackO started tossing insults my way. His insane rants sound like the same ravings we saw in the previous for sale advertisements, so I suspect its the same person

 

[gerryvz]

There are multiple posts about this car in different Facebook groups. The one GSXR posted is not the thread where Mr WackO started tossing insults my way. His insane rants sound like the same ravings we saw in the previous for sale advertisements, so I suspect its the same person

It is not totally surprising when one has literally used every known mechanism on the Internet to sell their overpriced car, and are now on Round 2 of them (hoping that the memory from Round 1 has faded and people forgot about the car), that a person would be desperate to sell and tossing out insane rants too.

Didn't we peg this car as being worth around $14-15K, salvage title and flood history and all?

 

[2phast]

It is not totally surprising when one has literally used every known mechanism on the Internet to sell their overpriced car, and are now on Round 2 of them (hoping that the memory from Round 1 has faded and people forgot about the car), that a person would be desperate to sell and tossing out insane rants too.

Didn't we peg this car as being worth around $14-15K, salvage title and flood history and all?

Yes that was the general consensus, assuming it passes a PPI at a local Benz dealer or a in depth inspection. With all the lies and falsehoods spread about the car, I would want to verify functionality (especially the top) and condition (if I were interested). That bright red interior though, really cuts down the pool of buyers, its not even the right pattern for a facelift W124

 

[Duh_Vinci]

That bright red interior though, really cuts down the pool of buyers, its not even the right pattern for a facelift W124

Indeed! And while I personally like this particular color combination, these seats from very early, M103 fitted cars - not a fan of the look for sure...

Regards,
D

 

[hAMGurger]

How is this f'kn thing still alive?!?!?!
Surely we can crowdsource enough pennies to make an offer, and then hold the 1st official 500Eboard Bonfire?
An offering to the gods must be made, and this car is my vote for sacrifice.

 

[gerryvz]

Any more commentary worthy of note for this car in the Facebook group?

 

[sheward]

Indeed! And while I personally like this particular color combination, these seats from very early, M103 fitted cars - not a fan of the look for sure...

Regards,
D

There was something about the interior that looked "not right". There is a substantial difference in the seat models.

 

[2phast]

Any more commentary worthy of note for this car in the Facebook group?

DM that was sent to me via Facebook. I don't fall into the millennial category though.

"Oh Shit! I'm sorry. I apologize. You're a millennial. Stay safe... Where that mask and especially stay away from Corvairs with 'rebuilt tiltles."

 

[maw1124]

DM that was sent to me via Facebook. I dont fall into the millennial category though.

Oh Shit! Im sorry. I apologize. Youre a millennial. Stay safe... Where that mask and especially stay away from Corvairs with rebuilt tiltles.

@2phast he doesn't realize guys our age actually remember the difference between "wear" and "where".

maw

 

[gerryvz]

What a putz … LOL

 

[a777fan]

The absurd asking price aside, the car doesn’t look horrible for what it’s been through.

The absolute jack-a$$ behind the wheel is what is making it SUPER difficult to unload. With the picture he’s painted of himself via these posts, I doubt anyone would be able to be around him long enough to finalize any financial transaction.

Keep the posts coming tho. Trolling trolls is where it’s at.

 

[maw1124]

The absolute jack-a$$ behind the wheel is what is making it SUPER difficult to unload. With the picture he’s painted of himself via these posts, I doubt anyone would be able to be around him long enough to finalize any financial transaction.

You buy the seller, and from there you either get paid to drive the car, or pay more to drive it; your choice when you choose the seller.

Few people understand this.



maw

 

[Duh_Vinci]

Ohhh lookie what came up on my "daily search" for CE:

Classic Car Deals Consignment Dealership

Classic Car Deals is the Worlds Largest Online Consignment Company for people both buying and selling.

www.classiccardeals.com

1994 MERCEDES BENZ 320CE - $30,995​

1994 Mercedes Benz 320CE Cabriolet. Unfederalized, Euro-spec'd/built Sportline, Ordered Lucerne, Switzerland 08/30/93. Per MB Suisse AG/AMG Performance pre-delivery order, a (568)red Kepler-Recaro, Sportline leather interior was installed.
Specs;
1. MB Sport Chassis(653).
2. MB 1st. (722.5) 5-Spd A/T(425)
3. MB ASR axle(471).
4. AMG Performance-installed signal red(568) Kepler-Recaro Sportline interior pkg.(Per original owner order).
5. MB AMG Frt. Spoiler/Side Skirt Option Pkg(772).
6. MB AMG Down Draft Spoiler(AMG emboss)(283).
7. MB AMG Wheels(Spcl. Sz.)(798).
8. Emission Package EV1(620).
9. Infra-red remote lock (880).
10.MB Special' audio system, with RDS(512).
11.Schweiz theft alarm(552).
12. Fully rebuilt/restored MBUSA w/rare cert. of conformity(2018).
13. All docs, disclosures, MBUSA receipts
14. Owner's manuals(2 wallets), w/supplements.
15. All tool, fuse, bulb, 1st aid kits, + NOS hertz canvas top
16. Correct factory build docs & data(s), w/all MB/previous owner ltrs. docs. & MB Suisse AG sales/order lit
17. Approx.125k kph(77,850 original miles).

*Verified 1 of 1, unmodified Euro-spec'd A124. Inspected, repaired/replaced parts by MBUSA, any/all factory systems required, including any fresh-water damage into left front & rear floorpans. Rarity warranted total refurb. Original 113k mile, base E320 cabriolet donor acq'd. to replace any/all necessary now-extinct parts required to insure this vehicle complied with a final Daimler Mercedes-Benz factory Certification of Conformity(2018). Vehicle tested @ sustained speed of 225 km/h for 45 min. on US-8, Imperial Valley(btwn El Cajon, CA & Yuma, AZ), July, 2018. Other than a list of 10 minor cosmetic replacements yet warranted for show-quality, this vehicle is sorted as new with "rebuilt" title & rare Daimler factory Certificate of Conformity(2018).

Please Note The Following

**Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan.

**We do have a showroom with about 25 cars

 

[gerryvz]

The “cockroach cab” scurries out of its dark lair to make another appearance !!! The car that will never die!!

Is Dick Pelota still the owner/seller of this car? Looks like the price hasn’t budged downward in the last 2+ years. It still has further to drop, unfortunately for the seller.

 

[gsxr]

New marketing spin "*Verified 1 of 1, unmodified Euro-spec'd A124..."

Interesting title history over recent years, no change since 2018. Currently titled/registered in Montana, likely since it can't be registered in CA. Appears to be a "permanent" registration which is why there are not annual registration records. Dunno what the 2018 Arizona record is about.

 

[canyoncarco]

Carfax report attached for shits and giggles

 

[Duh_Vinci]

The “cockroach cab” scurries out of its dark lair to make another appearance !!! The car that will never die!!

No, no it will not die! It tried:

 

[gerryvz]

I've never seen someone shopping so many different states in an attempt to wash the salvage/rebuilt branding off of a title......

 

[duuder]

Blast from a recent past:

That's one way to wash a title

 

[gsxr]

Wait, what? Did this car get exported?

Also, is "Patrizia" the seller?

 

[TimL]

I love the attitude of that seller- sounds like a really pleasant person(!) #Pelotaforthewin

 

[gerryvz]

Is Patrizia the same person as Dick Ball / Richard Pelota / Ricardo B?

Did he get a sex-change, or otherwise transition?

 

[TimL]

Is Patrizia the same person as Dick Ball / Richard Pelota / Ricardo B?

Did he get a sex-change, or otherwise transition?

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Whatever floats his car, sorry, boat!

 

[duuder]

Was his post and he was definitely selling it in another post

And what's interesting are the rebuttals and how everyone should just enjoy our American cars like we can't afford the German ones

 

[gsxr]

Looks like the price had slid down to $25k/OBO per the screenshots above, which is a far more reasonable number from the $60k+ it started at.

I'm curious if this has finally sold.



EDIT: As of January 2026, there are still no new title/registration records since 2018:

 

[gerryvz]

Didn't we say all along that this was a $15-20K car?

 

[a777fan]

Didn't we say all along that this was a $15-20K car?

 

[Bogeyman]

Cracker Jacks used to have the "pass around pack".

Can we call this one "homeless". Wonder if it has ever had a real owner???

https://www.ebay.com/itm/187844217353

 

[gsxr]

Cracker Jacks used to have the "pass around pack".

Can we call this one "homeless". Wonder if it has ever had a real owner???

https://www.ebay.com/itm/187844217353

That's a different car (also discussed here), but also has been for sale for years. Looks like plushauto has had it since early 2021.