Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC

(1981 - 1991)

Brand:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

500 SEC

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SEC

Country:

Germany

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SE - innovative long-distance comfort of the eighties

July 28, 2016 — Bruno von Rotz 101

Over 35 years ago, Mercedes presented the S-Class of the W 126 series, the superlative saloon that was more aerodynamic, safer and more innovative than all the competition. Only the simple and unusual design initially caused some controversy, but the continuing success and over 800,000 units produced proved that Mercedes was right. This driving report portrays a Mercedes-Benz 500 SE of the first W-126 generation and describes its development and special features.

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC - timeless Gentlemen's Express

October 24, 2018 — Bruno von Rotz 86

Eight out of 26 Grand Prix drivers in the 1983 Formula 1 season drove the same car privately, a Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC. With automatic transmission and five-liter V8 engine. And not only the racing drivers were enthusiastic about the elegant coupé, the press and customers also recognized the qualities of the four-seater top-class coupé. And even today, almost 40 years later, the 500 SEC is far more than just an old car. This driving report tells the story of the W126 coupé series and shows it in almost 100 illustrations, supplemented by the sales brochure and a sound sample.

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Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL (W140) - a ship is coming

October 15, 2020 — Sven Jürisch 69

Hardly any other car was as polarizing in the 1990s as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140 series. Too big, too ostentatious, that was the criticism. This criticism has since been silenced, because a W 140 is no bigger than a current Passat. Only much more sophisticated. But how does the top saloon, the 600 SEL from back then, feel today? This driving report focuses on the twelve-cylinder version of the Mercedes-Benz W140 series and portrays it in current and historical pictures.

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (W 126) (1981-1985)

Coupe, 231 PS, 4973 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (W 126) (1985-1991)

Coupe, 252 PS, 4973 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC (W 126) (1981-1985)

Coupe, 204 PS, 3839 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 420 SEC (W 126) (1985-1987)

Coupe, 218 PS, 4196 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 420 SEC Kat (W 126) (1987-1991)

Coupe, 224 PS, 4196 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC (W 126) (1985-1987)

Coupe, 272 PS, 5547 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Kat (W 126) (1987-1991)

Coupe, 279 PS, 5547 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL (R 107) (1980-1985)

Convertible, 239 PS, 4973 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL (R 107) (1985-1989)

Convertible, 239 PS, 4973 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Kat (R 107) (1985-1989)

Convertible, 223 PS, 4939 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC (C 107) (1980-1981)

Coupe, 239 PS, 4973 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SE (W 126) (1979-1985)

4-Door Sedan, 239 PS, 4973 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL (W 126) (1981-1985)

4-Door Sedan, 231 PS, 4973 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SE (W 126) (1985-1991)

4-Door Sedan, 223 PS, 4939 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL (W 126) (1991-1993)

4-Door Sedan, 326 PS, 4973 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Kat (W 126) (1986-1990)

4-Door Sedan, 223 PS, 4939 cm³

Mercedes-Benz 500 E Kat (W 124) (1990-1993)

4-Door Sedan, 320 PS, 4973 cm³

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG 6.0 'Wide-Body' (1986) - Lot 016 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in New York on December 8, 2023

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (1987) - refined by SGS with gullwing doors, shown as part of the special tuning show - Retro Classics Stuttgart 2024

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (W126) (1987) - as lot 30 at the auctionata sale on April 22, 2016

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (1983) - next to a pontoon Mercedes - German Car Meeting Motorworld Kemptthal 2024

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Cabriolet Marbella (1985) - Conversion by the SGS Styling Garage - Essen Motor Show 2023

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (1984) - Steel wheels with hubcaps were standard on the expensive coupé

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Arrow C1 (1985) - Interior of the SGS-finished C126 as part of the special tuning show - Retro Classics Stuttgart 2024

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (1983) - as lot 08 at auction 268 by auctionata on June 26, 2015

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (1989) at the Historic Trophy Nürburgring 2015 - Youngtimer Trophy and FHR Endurance Cup

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (1981) - can also be loaded with skis

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (1984) - the press at the time spoke of foolproof handling

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC 6.0 AMG 'Wide-Body' (1986) - as lot 287 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (1981) - modern appearance

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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC '1000 SEC' par Carat Duchatelet 1984 Not Sold Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 3, 2023)	500 SEC '1000 SEC' par Carat Duchatelet	1984	Not Sold	Artcurial Rétromobile Paris (February 3, 2023)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (126) 1987 Not Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (April 22, 2016)	500 SEC (126)	1987	Not Sold	Auctionata Berlin Sale (April 22, 2016)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (126) 1984 Sold ACA Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn (April 8, 2017)	500 SEC (126)	1984	Sold	ACA Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn (April 8, 2017)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (126) 1983 Sold Coys Motorworld Classics Berlin (October 7, 2017)	500 SEC (126)	1983	Sold	Coys Motorworld Classics Berlin (October 7, 2017)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC 1984 Not Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Frühlingsversteigerung (March 25, 2023)	500 SEC	1984	Not Sold	Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Frühlingsversteigerung (March 25, 2023)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC auto 1990 Sold H&H Classics The Pavilion Gardens Motor Car Auction (November 12, 2014)	500 SEC auto	1990	Sold	H&H Classics The Pavilion Gardens Motor Car Auction (November 12, 2014)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (126) 1984 Not Sold Barons Annual Yuletide (December 15, 2015)	500 SEC (126)	1984	Not Sold	Barons Annual Yuletide (December 15, 2015)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (126) 1982 Sold Aguttes Lyon Sale (July 2, 2016)	500 SEC (126)	1982	Sold	Aguttes Lyon Sale (July 2, 2016)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC 1984 Sold RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads Februar 2021 (February 19, 2021)	500 SEC	1984	Sold	RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads Februar 2021 (February 19, 2021)
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC 1984 Sold Bonhams MPH Bicester Juni (July 17, 2021)	500 SEC	1984	Sold	Bonhams MPH Bicester Juni (July 17, 2021)

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