MERCEDES 500 SEC EURO AMG

1983 MERCEDES 500SEC EURO AMG

HISTORY AND DOCUMENTATION

THIS 1983 MERCEDES 500SEC EURO AMG WAS IMPORTED INTO THE U. S. AND ENTERED THE COUNTRY THROUGH THE LOS ANGELES PORT ON OCTOBER 13. 1983.  

THE CAR WAS FEDERALIZED LATER THAT YEAR BY G&K AUTOMOTIVE IN SANTA ANA AND WAS MODIFIED BY O'Gara Coachworks IN BEVERLY HILLS (in 1983 O'GARA WAS THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORIZED AMG REPRESENTATIVE FOR NORTH AMERICA)

I AM THE 3RD OWNER OF THIS CAR.   IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. FIRST IN THE SAN DIEGO. THEN IN PARADISE. (YES. THAT'S A REAL PLACE) AND FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS I HAVE HAD IT IN LOS ANGELES.  ALL PRIOR OWNERS ARE KNOWN

I HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION AND PAPERWORK SUPPORTING THE AUTHENTICITY AND GENUINE AMG PROVENANCE OF THIS RARE CAR. INCLUDING --

·       ORIGINAL Bill of Sale

·       ORIGINAL Receipt from O'Gara Coachworks for THE AMG Modifications                                         

·       O'Gara Coachworks Dealer Brochure

·       ORIGINAL Export Documents

·       ORIGINAL U. S. Importation and Customs Documents (signed by O'gara himself)

·       EPA. NHTSA and DOT Documents

·       Original Mercedes Owners Manuals

·       Original Mercedes BUILD SHEET / DATA CARD

·       original mercedes Hang tags

·       ORIGINAL FIRST AID KIT

·       ORIGINAL MERCEDES TOOL BAG

IN ADDITION. I HAVE A 3” THICK 3-RING BINDER FULL OF RECEIPTS FOR THE CAR DATING BACK TO DAY ONE WITH THE FIRST OWNER.   THIS FULL AND COMPLETE SERVICE HISTORY INCLUDES

·       RECEIPTS FOR REPAIRS

·       RECEIPTS FOR PARTS

·       RECEIPTS FOR MODIFICATIONS

OPTIONS/BUILD SHEET

PAINT CODE

·       DB 501 – ORIENT RED

TRIM CODE

·       DB 174 – PALOMINO

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

·       EURO-SPEC 5. 0L M117 V8 ENGINE

·       AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

·       POWER STEERING

·       POWER WINDOWS

·       POWER SEATS

·       POWER SEAT BELT PRESENTERS

·       POWER MIRROR

·       CRUISE CONTROL

·       A/C (BLOWS ICE COLD)

·       SUNROOF

·       AM/FM/CD PLAYER (AFTERMARKET)

·       SOFT RAY GREEN GLASS

AMG MODIFICATIONS

DRIVETRAIN

·       AMG-spec Headers

·       AMG-spec Sebring Muffler

·       3. 27 Limited Slip Differential

·       AMG Suspension

EXTERIOR

·       AMG complete Bodykit

·       amg trunk spoiler

·       AMG TRUNK BADGE

·       Staggered Five Spoke british penta Wheels (8JX16 front / 9Jx16 rear)

Interior

·       AMG Silberpfeil V1 Steering Wheel

·       AMG STEERING WHEEL HUB ADAPTER

·       AMG Leather-wrapped Shift Knob

·       Recaro Classic Seats (Manual. palomino leather)

CONDITION/EXTERIOR

THIS IS ONE OF THE CLEANEST. STRAIGHEST. RAREST AND MOST AWARD-WINNING MERCEDES SEC's YOU WILL FIND FOR SALE ANYWHERE.   IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN OCCASIONALLY BUT IS OF SHOW-LEVEL QUALITY.  

IT HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE STAR MAGAZINE AND TOOK 3RD PLACE AT THE 2012 MERCEDES BENZ CLUB STARFEST EVENT HELD IN SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA.   (IT COULD HAVE PLACED HIGHER BUT GOT DINGED FOR THE WRONG HOSE CLAMPS!!)  HERE IS A SUMMARY --

·       ALL ORIGINAL 100% RUST-FREE SHEET METAL - NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT

·       RECENT HIGH QUALITY REPAINT IN CORRECT MERCEDES DB 501 COLOR.   BODY IS VERY VERY STRAIGHT. NO WAVES RIPPLES. DINGS OR DENTS

·       ALL TRIM IS ORIGINAL AND INTACT AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION 

·       REAR BUMPER AND REAR BUMPER CHROME IS EXCELLENT.  NOT A SINGLE DING OR DENT IN THE CHROME

·       FRONT BUMPER IS EXCELLENT. NO DINGS OR DENTS OR NICKS AT ALL

·       ORIGINAL EURO HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY NICE

·       GRILL CHROME IS EXCELLENT.   INTERIOR OF GRILL WAS RESPRAYED IN A SATIN BLACK WHEN THE CAR WAS REPAINTED AND IS ALSO EXCELLENT

·       STAGGERED AMG WHEELS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND WERE PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED WHEN THE CAR WAS REPAINTED.   TIRES ARE NEAR NEW AND HAVE LESS THAN 2500 MILES ON THEM

·       ORIGINAL BLUE / GREEN GLASS IS OUTSANDING. AND REALLY SETS OFF AGAINST THE ORIENT RED PAINT.   THE REAR WINDOW HAS ZERO DELAMINATION

CONDITION/INTERIOR

THE PALOMINO INTERIOR ON THIS SEC SHOWS VERY WELL – IT IS STILL A RICH COLOR AND DOES NOT SUFFER FROM SUN FADING AND HAS ONLY A VERRRY SLIGHT PATINA (IF YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE CARS YOU KNOW THAT THE PALOMINO TURNS PINK FROM TOO MUCH SUN. ).   HERE ARE DETAILS --

·       RECARO SEATS WERE PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED / REFURBISHED.   DRIVER SEAT SHOWS SLIGHT WEAR.   PASSENGER SEAT IS MINTY.   THESE ARE RARE MANUAL SEATS. ALL KNOBS AND FUNCTIONS ARE THERE AND WORK

·       REAR SEATS ARE VERY NICE. THE STITCHING AND PLEATING IS ALL STILL HOLDING AND THERE IS NO “SAGGING” THAT IS TYPICAL OF THE GEN1 SEC REAR SEATS

·       REAR PACKAGE TRAY IS EXCELLENT. span >  REAR BOXES WORK. FIRST AID KIT IS INTACT

·       ORIGINAL DASH IS VERY NICE WITH EXCELLENT GRAIN AND NO CRACKS

·       GAUGES ARE NICE AND CLEAR AND 100% OPERATIONAL.   ALL NEEDLES WERE REFINISHED IN CORRECT ORANGE COLOR.   CHROME GUAGE BEZELS WERE ADDED

·       ORIGINAL AMG STEERING WHEEL IS VERY NICE. SHOWS SOME SLIGHT WEAR / PATINA. span >  AMG BADGE IS EXCELLENT

·       ALL KNOBS AND SWITCHES ARE ORIGINAL. INTACT AND HAVE GOOD BRIGHT WHITE LETTERING.   CENTER A/C VENTS VERY NICE. WITH CHROME TRIM EXCELLENT

·       GLOVE BOX IS INTACT AND LOCK WORKS. GLOVE BOX LINER NICE AND CLEAN.   LIGHT WORKS

·       ALL INTERIOR WOOD IS EXCELLENT. WITH ZERO CRACKS OR FADING (THE WOOD WAS PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO BY MADERA CONCEPTS)

·       ORIGINAL CONSOLE IS NICE. THERE IS A VERY SLIGHT WARP ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY THE KNEE AREA.   CENTER OF COSNOLE IS EXCELLENT AND SITS NICELY AROUND THE WOOD

·       AFTERMARKET RADIO IS VERY NICE (BUT DOES NOT WORK)

·       ORIGINAL DOOR PANELS ARE VERY NICE.  NO RIPS. TEARS OR CRACKS. NO FADING. LOWER CARPET IS NICE AND CLEAN

·       ALL ORIGINAL SEAT BELTS ARE IN THE CAR AND ARE VERY NICE

·       CARPET IS VERY NICE. MATS ARE LESS THAN A YEAR OLD

·       ORIGINAL HEADLINER IS NICE AND IS NOT SAGGING.   HANDLES ARE NICE AND DO NOT SHOW SUN FADING

CONDITION/MECHANICAL

THIS CAR HAS 107. 00 MILES ON THE CHASSIS AND DRIVETRAIN.   IT HAS A CLEAN / CLEAR CARFAX.   

I HAVE A COMPLETE SERVICE HISTORY DATING BACK TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER.    I HAVE HAD THE CAR MAINTAINED BY SEVERAL TRUSTED LOS ANGELES-AREA INDY MECHANICS. HERBERT AT GERMAN MOTOR CAR SERVICE. GEORGE AT G&N MOTORS AND ENRIQUE AT MR MB MOTORS

THE CAR HAS NO KNOWN MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.   WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SEAT BELT PRESENTERS (FUSE?). EVERYTHING WORKS ON THIS CAR.  

OTHER / ABOUT ME AS A SELLER

I HAVE TRIED TO DESCRIBE THIS CAR AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE BUT I'M SURE I MISSED SOMETHING.   SO. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO E-MAIL ME OR CALL ME (818-749-7764) WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.  

BID WITH CONFIDENCE.    THIS IS NOT MY JOB. I AM A COLLECTOR AND AN ENTHUSIAST AND A MEMBER OF THE -BAY COMMUNITY WITH 100% FEEDBACK.   I HAVE SOLD A NUMBER OF MY CARS HERE ON EBAY (FROM A 66 CHEVELLE SS CONVERTIBLE. TO A TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FJ-62 TO A BMW 540I M-SPORT. TO NAME A FEW).    ALL OF MY BUYERS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY SATISFIED.  

CLEAN AND CLEAR CALIFORNIA TITLE IS IN MY NAME

TERMS OF SALE

YOU ARE BIDDING TO OWN AND YOUR BID IS A BINDING OBLIGATION.   THE CAR IS ADVERTISED LOCALLY SO I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION EARLY.  

THE VEHICLE IS OFFERED IN AS-IS CONDITION WITH NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.   10% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE WITHIN 3 DAYS OF SALE. REMAINING BALANCE DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF SALE.  CASH. CASHIER'S CHECK. OR WIRE TRANSFER ACCEPTED.   BUYER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COST OF SHIPPING VEHICLE.  SELLER CAN ASSIST BUYER IN LOCATING A RELIABLE TRANSPORT COMPANY

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