Vehicle Details
- Year: 1993
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: 500E
- VIN: WDB1240361B931368
- Mileage: 58,666km
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Oyster Bay, NY 11771
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0041283
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.
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.
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.
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.
This sale will include a spare tire and a clean title.
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
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $45,000
- Auction End: Mar 18, 2024 07:00:35PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 10
Comments (27)
Bid in the amount of $45,000
Bid in the amount of $43,000
Bid in the amount of $40,000
Bid in the amount of $38,000
Bid in the amount of $36,000
Bid in the amount of $35,000
@Bigduke88 appreciate that. Nothing more than below average wear and tear on the vehicle. If there are any other questions happy to answer.
@EUROsellinc Unfortunately photos don’t reveal everything which is why I prefer descriptions that describe any damage/blemishes. Best of luck with the sale.
@Bigduke88 thanks for asking. The car shows extremely well, please look the pics over carefully as we did our best to overview the car transparently. This is certainly a stunning example and won’t disappoint
How is the paint and body? Scratches, chips, dings/dents?
Bid in the amount of $28,000
Additional content has been added to the listing page per request of several inquiries.
@Tuttebenne hello and thanks for the interest and the comment. For the US market, your statement is correct. ROW cars had the facelift earlier. The same rings true for the facelift on the w140's as well as many other cars.
Love these cars. Have a '93 in 040. This looks like a nice example. Is there any explanation why it has a facelift (1994/95) nose on it if it is a 1993?
Bid in the amount of $26,500
Bid in the amount of $26,250
@Cmack25 thanks for asking! This smells like the factory leather as it should! You won’t be disappointed
@crazy4carz hi
Will
Definitely get you some nice Videos tomorrow however, not going to be able to accommodate pulling wheels off of the car etc this late in the auction. You are more than welcome to come see the car if you are local. Thanks for the interest
Any noticeable smells such as cigarette smoke in the cabin?
Please post additional photos - Interior roof condition, sun visor condition, brake and accel pedals, open gas filler door, underside of hood, underside of trunk lid, battery and battery storage cavity, interior of glove compartment, wheels off showing brake calipers and rotors. Thank you.
Can you post videos of the sunroof, radio antenna, windshield and headlight wiper operations. How many keys comes with the car? How about a driving video?
The deterioration on the instrument cluster noted is easy to fix by getting a new W124 housing and moving the gauges and the strip over the idiot lights at the bottom.
Most of the 500Es ( I mean by far) were Metallic Black paint code 199 with a grey bottom. Likely very few silver ones
Thank you for viewing our auction. Available to accommodate in-person showings prior to bidding if requested as well as answer all questions to the best of our ability. This is a turn-key E500 waiting to be enjoyed by you!
@HiFiGuy yes
For my own edification, were these available in colors other than silver?
Bid in the amount of $25,000