[420SELTOM]

Apears to be a nice car, not bad of a price if the milage is true. And you guys in the midwest thought we here Cali, only get the nice cars.
Mercedes-Benz : S-Class : eBay Motors (item 160401950523 end time Feb-13-10 07:50:53 PST)

 

[bondavi]

Love the similarities to my car! Though, is that a US spec rear bumper?

 

[and007ca]

I think it is.
Looks good..

 

[maxixe]

:eclipsee_steering:I'm diggin it too ... but I must say I think I like Bondavis better!

 

[Benznoob26]

Are all the 500sec amg grey markets and fail emissions? Plus he says 500sec amg in title, but in description he says "with euro amg treatment??

 

[brucemendel]

For god's sake back up a little when taking photos of the car. Everything is from 3 inches away or with camera zoomed in. I need some perspective!

Fresh paint scares me...it's SOOOO easy for someone to describe new paint as awesome, but when you get the car it's got fisheyes, orange peel, etc all over the place.

Very few people know what a quality aftermarket paint job should look like.

 

[bondavi]

VIN workup:


VIN WDB1260441A159974
Model 500 SEC
Chassis 1260441A159974
Engine 117963 12 077531
Transmission 722311 02 643281
Order 0 4 236 00917
Approx. year 1984
Lights BOSCH
Cab 02154
Dealer Freiburg branch (236)
Interior leather light brown / java (274)
Paint
040 black (T) (с 01.01.1963)
Options
240 outside temperature indicator (с 01.03.1982)

241 left front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)

242 right front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to series w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)

256 rear axle with limited-slip differential (с 01.11.1965 по 30.11.1991)

410 electric sliding roof (с 01.03.1965 по 29.02.1988)

430 headrests in the rear (с 01.01.1977)

440 tempomat (cruise control) (с 01.09.1975)

452 two-tone horn (с 01.01.1963 по 28.02.1993)

470 anti-lock braking system (abs) (с 01.06.1978 по 31.10.1993)

506 outside rear view mirror, left and right, heated (electrically adjustable on the right) (l.h.d.) (с 01.10.1983 по 31.03.1989)
outside rear view mirror, right, convex, taxi export version

532 automatic antenna without radio set (с 01.01.1963)

581 automatic climate control (с 01.01.1977)

600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)

611 courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (с 01.11.1978)

640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989)

812 rear-mounted loudspeaker (с 01.11.1974)

873 Unknown code

 

[Rockin_Scirocco]

What wheels are those?

 

[Dimmuburger]

I'm diggin' the Lorinser wheels. Also, that's a flat black, unpainted trunk spoiler, unless I'm mistaken.

 

[420SELTOM]

What wheels are those?

Lorinsers.
Most likely 8x16 and 9x16 since he mentioned staggerd set up + the size of the lip

 

[POS]

Love the wheels, love the paint (scares me though - it looks too good), don't like the description, he got the car from ebay (a bad sign), his wife making him sell (don't believe that any more than "just needs freon"). Not much AMG about it except for the "stamped AMG authentic trim". However, it's not asking much money ($8900) for a pretty car like that with only 89,000 miles.

 

[graftdesign]

Nice car but yes it does make you wonder about the paint. Going through a paint job right now I know what it takes to do a proper one (or bad one).

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't like the wheels. Hard to beat the 3 piece OZ wheels for these cars.

 

[oisaj_dude]

Nice car but yes it does make you wonder about the paint. Going through a paint job right now I know what it takes to do a proper one (or bad one).

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't like the wheels. Hard to beat the 3 piece OZ wheels for these cars.

+1... I don't like the wheels either. I think that style of Lorinser wheels looks very dated and awkward. Look at bondavi's just below with period Penta's, 100x better, changes the car IMO.

I do believe he bought the car on eBay though because I remember seeing it. Wife making him sell seems like a generic excuse though.

 

[POS]

Buried in his all-caps description, he wrote:

I HAD PURCHASED THE SEC ON EBAY FROM A PRIVATE SELLER FROM CALIFORNIA, I DROVE EURO SEC FROM LAS VEGAS TO KANSAS WITHOUT A HITCH. PLUS I HAVE PUT THE 3-4K I'VE PUT INTO IT SINCE MY OWNERSHIP.

 

[48hp]

The lorinser LO's are sweet wheels though IMO more appropriate when staggered and mount up on a W123 or 107.

 

[maxixe]

Nice car but yes it does make you wonder about the paint. Going through a paint job right now I know what it takes to do a proper one (or bad one).

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't like the wheels. Hard to beat the 3 piece OZ wheels for these cars.

I don't dislike the wheels but I defintaly think the wheels on Bondavi's 500 look MUCH MUCH better on a car like this. With the all blackened exterior the Lorinsers seem to stick out too much and distract the rest of the car. If the car on eBay was maybe a Burgandy or Silver color think I would like them better

 

[bondavi]

Seller seems like a very friendly guy!

Bondavi:

Good morning to you! I must tell you your AMG looks Awesome as well. I have to tell you that I only have the AMG Trim Package and a stamp in the interior just in front of the gear shift and between the heated seat buttons. I clearly don't have the AMG Engine, although I have enjoyed the 5.0L Power Plant on the road.

I have only had the vehicle for a year and change and now it's time to let her have another loving home, due to the wife wants her convertible in be garaged kept this season. Nonetheless, I will not profess to be highly technical...but I just love W126's and learn something new each time I have talked to fellow MBZ Lovers as well.

So, we that being said, I am not sure if I can intelligently speak on the cams, solid lifters w/porting/polishing. Bondavi, I am just being honest as possible...==

Thanks for the compliments and one-day...I will get another SEC Coupe and hopefully with an AMG Engine too, so I will keep your email for future reference!

Fervently,
George Moses, III

 

[kodiakj2]

I actually like the Gen II side skirts that he has on his Gen I better than the original Gen I skirts. Especially on a black Gen I. Gives it a more streamlined look in my opinion.

Greg

 

[Benznoob26]

Another badged benz. Everyone who knows what an amg is knows its fake, and everyone who doesn't know what an amg is doesn't care.

 

[bondavi]

Further info from the owner regarding its history, provenance, and bumper/paint.

I see what you mean about the rear bumpers vs. mine. I can see a difference and I must say I prefer what I see in your shots, especially since I can see the exhaust tips on these units. Very Nice sir! I wish I could tell you why mine is the way it is...just how I took delivery.

Nonetheless, I do not have the original corners nor lenses. The 16 inch lorinsers are the only wheels and tires that I have as well. I really wanted some 18 inch monoblocks...but could not find any that I could justify buying just yet. I did have to replace an ignition control module along with putting on a new MBZ emblem on the hood of the vehicle at the MBZ Dealership and I have the old faded one and have the old part ignition control module as well...but other than that...I don't have any other W126 parts.

I must say that the paint is nice, but it is not perfect. There is a
fair amount of front valence rash, since this unit sits a little lower
than most I've seen. The paint details up really well. However, the
front bumper and rear bumper needs attention. The gentlemen that I
bought it from lived in Vegas during the week...but the W126 was keep
at his home in Laguna Beach, CA and he drove it every weekend when he
was back home. He illustrated to me that he bought vehicle for
approx. $10K from a dealer on eBay. I could go and look through the
paperwork to see when that took place.

Nonetheless, it is snowing in Kansas and will be this evening as well.
I do not pull it out in bad weather. Bondavi, there are no accidents
that I am aware of. I have to say that there is a 2.5 inch place on
the rear bumper that has missing paint. I have tried to capture
it...but the only camera I have at disposal is my iPhone right now.
The pics that I have attached, entitled Whipper Snapper 2-4 were taken
with my iPhone...however that was on a sunny day. I will do my best
to capture this bumper misnomer shortly. Please make NO mistake...it
is not a perfect vehicle.

As far as leaks are concerned...the power steering leak has been
addressed twice since my ownership and I am about $450 into this leak.
I can also detail a rear main seal repair that I completed on a
$2,695.00 repair back in the beginning of 2009. Gorgeous unit
nonetheless, but I have tried by best to be clear that it is
nice...but still 25 years old!

I would love for it to go to an enthuisiast as well...and please
forgive my technical novice-ness (if you will allow me to make up a
word)!


George

>>>

I sent him some of cascade/azimuthaviation/my cars, he loved these and he sent me these in return.

A good guy!