1990 Mercedes 500 SEC V8 Coupe - Bullet-Proof Investment - "The One to Have"...

1990 Mercedes 500 SEC

Undeniably The Model to Own

Increasingly Rare, Desirable & Valuable

Optional Full 12 Month MOT

Original Mercedes Owner`s Manual

Silky Smooth Mercedes 5.0L V8 Engine

As you can no doubt see from the photos above, this Mercedes 500 SEC Coupe looks absolutely stunning in arguably the best retro looking colour scheme for this model to come out of the 80`s – Gold with the Beige/Cream leather interior… An increasingly rare colour combination for this model… A pleasant change from the customary colour schemes you see on the market…

The shape of these classic iconic Mercedes Coupes is still an absolute beauty to the eye and guaranteed to turn heads wherever they go.

These models are now exchanging hands anywhere between £10,000 all the way up to around £25,000+…!!! If you don`t believe me then do a Google search yourself. Or just look on the various specialist websites dotted around.

This beautiful car has seen very little use of late due to the previous owner having more than one classic Mercedes, hence why one or two had to go. Luckily for us I persuaded him to sell me this one, which in turn will be sold to the lucky highest bidder who I`m sure will be totally delighted with their purchase.

On arrival to the farm, I eagerly started her up (first turn of the key) and took her for a little hack down the local country lanes. Considering her time spent unused she seemingly still performed very well indeed with no funny noises coming from the engine or transmission.

Bodywork wise she still looks fundamentally solid to the whole upper side. Without access to any ramps examination to the underside is limited but from what I could see at ground level she appeared all reasonably solid under there.

The interior, likewise, also matches the exterior and is still in particularly good condition without being perfect and is most definitely still a wonderful place to be.  The headlining could do with some slight attention.

I would summarise by saying this car still looks solid, stylish and cool, starts on the button and runs and drives fine.  There are some minor body and paint imperfections, and if you`re after a trailer queen then you may wish to attend to these to perfect her, but if like me you prefer classic cars in their natural beautiful state, then she is definitely more than usable (proudly) as-is, after the advisory long-term layup recommissioning.

Due to long term storage, she currently has no MOT. I can see no obvious reason(s) why she would not pass a new MOT test, but just to cover myself I am willing to put a new/full 12 month`s MOT on her for just £350 above the final bid price.  Obviously if you decided to run her through yourself, and she passed first time, then your cost would be considerably lower @ £40, but £350 is my offer price regardless.

This, I feel, is a perfect opportunity and time for someone to buy one of these wonderful Flagship Mercedes 500 SEC`s at what can only be considered as a once in a lifetime ridiculously low price, especially considering what has been done to this particular car and that top-end cars are currently being advertised for as much as £50.000+…!!! A small amount of TLC will make this car worth considerably more than my ridiculously low reserve price.

Although I am not prepared to disclose the reserve, I am very keen to sell, hence I have set a very realistic and easily achievable reserve.

If you have a genuine interest/offer, and you are prepared to back it up, then I`m sure it could be accommodated between you, myself and eBay, but please do NOT ask me to give you a BIN price as your message will be politely ignored…

I would say this is a one-off opportunity to buy one at this price so please don`t miss out by pondering – life`s way too short – like our summers...:-)

Good luck and thank you for looking…

Due to previous long-term storage I would still suggest a good going over and check of all vulnerable parts/items before returning her back to the open roads again. Although driving well on my recent jaunt with no noticeable worthwhile faults, it is still for you to come and check all items and condition for yourself as all our cars are sold as seen, unchecked and unverified.

I hope I have covered most things but please feel free to ask as many questions as you like, as one would expect this on a car such as this.

Thank you…

PLEASE NOTE:

According to the previous owner all the above is accurate but if certain details are important to you then please verify these details for yourself `before` placing a bid as this is not an option once purchased and must be taken as hearsay as opposed to factual for the purpose of this sale.

All our cars are sold `as-seen` so please feel free to request a viewing `beforehand` to make sure you will be totally happy with your purchase once bought.

Winning bidder to pay £500 non-refundable deposit via PayPal or direct bank transfer within 24 hrs of auction/advert end. Deposit `MUST` be paid PRIOR to collection!! This request has been put in place purely to deter day-trippers, hagglers, re-negotiators and winning bidders who feel by their winning of the auction just puts them in the privileged position of having first refusal with the `option` to buy!! Storage of bought vehicles is free for 1 week and then charged @ £15 per day paid in advance. Due to the very nature of older vehicles and their vulnerability to long term storage, all vehicles are sold under the advisory and assumption that a comprehensive service and/or overhaul of all fluids, brakes, rubbers, running gear, clutches, pipes, mechanicals and electrics could possibly be needed ? whether showing a current MOT certificate or not. For this reason it is advised that all vehicles are trailered home as opposed to driven. This is a live auction meaning all vehicles are here to be viewed and encouraged to be viewed and will be sold to the buyer under the mutually agreed terms at the point of viewing. Vehicles bought without prior agreement and without being viewed first are sold on a Trade basis. By bidding/winning/agreeing a sale on a vehicle prior to viewing you are agreeing to the following terms; As this is a live public auction of a second-hand item whereby the buyer is free to come and view, the purchaser (or their agent) is not dealing as a consumer for the purpose of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in relation to any vehicle sold by the seller. Implied terms as to satisfactory quality/fitness for purpose do not apply to any transaction between the purchaser and the seller. All components on any vehicle sold by the seller is the purchaser's sole responsibility to make sure are safe to use to the end consumer. No liability or responsibility is accepted by the seller for any injury, illness, damage, loss, accident, expense, or any other claim arising from any fault with any component of any vehicle sold to the purchaser. All descriptions are for identification purposes only and the seller shall not be responsible for errors of description. All vehicles are sold as seen ? spares and/or repair ? no returns ? no warranties. (Please note our complimentary 14 day Returns Policy) All vehicles remain the property of Classic Cars & Campers until paid for in full unless otherwise agreed. Classic Cars & Campers reserve the right to legally pursue any non-paying bidder/purchaser, or anyone else who refuses to adhere to our terms and conditions, if their actions are determined by us to be detrimental to our financial position. If you have any queries at all concerning any of the above please feel free to contact us for clarification (before bidding/winning).

When can I collect?Collection can be arranged in advance for almost any day Monday - Saturday.

Can you store my vehicle?Yes, storage of bought vehicles is free for 1 week and then charged at £15 per day payable in advance.

Do you offer a transportation service?We can get a transportation quote for our lighter vehicles if this would help the winning bidder.

Do I need to pay a non-refundable deposit?Yes! We require a £500 non-refundable deposit paid via PayPal or direct bank transfer - No Exceptions!

Why do I have to pay a non-refundable deposit?This request has been put in place purely to deter day-trippers, hagglers, re-negotiators and winning bidders who feel by their winning of the auction just puts them in the privileged position of having first refusal with the `option` to buy!!

When does the deposit need to be paid?Within 24 hours of the auction / advert end.

Can I view the vehicle before paying the deposit?Yes, viewings are encouraged while the auction is running however once the auction has ended no viewings are possible.

What forms of payment do you accept?We accept either cash on collection, bank transfer or cheque / bankers draft. All funds must be cleared before the vehicle can be removed from our premises.

Can I pay the outstanding balance using PayPal?No, we do not accept PayPal for the outstanding balance.

Can I pay using credit or debit card?No, we do not have the facilities to accept card payments.

We have been trading successfully on eBay for many years and are not your typical miserable/moody and rude traders. We are a small family run business who care about our customers, whether buying or selling.

Can I view the vehicle?Yes, viewings can be arranged.

How much will you take for the vehicle?Questions like this are not answered however sensible (post-research) offers are welcomed within eBay rules.

How much is the reserve price set at?We do not disclose our reserve prices to keep the auction fair, but we are realistic with our reserve prices so feel free to place a bid and you may get lucky! :-)

We have a question that's not answered in the listingFeel free to send us a message or alternatively you can call Danny on: 07932 537294 - Please ensure that you have read the listing (including all tabs at the bottom) before making contact.

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