'83 500SEC AMG (Monaco)

[RJMB]

WDB12604412004784
- 8,410km on the odo
- Personal car of Prince Rainier of Monaco

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Here's the description -

The 500SEC on offer here was used personally by Prince Rainier, who had bought the car new from the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Monaco. He had ordered a special finish at AMG and that included a special steering wheel, a rear spoiler, special side sills, the rims, suspensions with lowered springs, an integral paint covering the entire car, including grille and window surrounds. Blue was the favourite colour of the Prince, and this car is a reflection of that. Inside, the upholstery is in dark blue leather, with wood veneer on the center console and dashboard. Two new Recaro buckets, part of the AMG kit, come with the car. The 500SEC saw little use and the odometer shows only 8,408km, which explains its almost new condition. The maintenance log indicates a service on March 29, 1983, at 1,963km, and mechanics subjected the car to a recent re-start, during which the fuel pump was replaced with a new one. It is unusual to find a 500 SEC as new as this one, which benefits more from a unique and special trim representing the very pinnacle of the brand with the star. An unique opportunity that comes by rarely.

[48hp]

Beautiful example!

[RJMB]

Blue on Blue! Whoa!

[Mapearso]

beautiful... like a time capsule

[DanielSL]

Must.
Have.
This.
Car.

Somehow...

[Dr.Grillz]

The price range quoted is a deal considering its condition, mileage and provenience. By far the best looking blue interior I've seen, most are faded and cracked. An excellent Gen I specimen!