Highlights
- Recent €20,000 restoration supported by recent invoices
- Mechanical renovation covering brakes, suspension and new transmission
- Interior retrimmed including seats and headlining
- Full respray in correct Smoke Silver metallic plus refurbished Gullideckels
- Controle Technique valid to August 2027
The Appeal
That this Mercedes 560SEC cost the equivalent of a Rolls-Royce when new tells you all you need to know about its engineering, quality and just how good it is. The 5.5L 240bhp V8 model was the pinnacle of the firm’s 80s Imperial phase, when the engineering team were firmly in charge.
This 1990 car was built for the USA market but acquired by the current French keeper in Bulgaria. Since acquiring the car he has spent €20,000 renovating it, with invoices from specialists to prove it. The work has covered the cosmetics as well as the mechanics. Notable highlights include a full respray in Smoke Silver metallic, interior retrim in correct beige leather, new switches and new carpets. Mechanically, the brakes, suspension and gearbox have received attention. The car naturally carries a long Controle Technique valid to August 2027.
The 560SEC is very collectable, but they rarely come to market as sparingly used and as recently improved as this example.
The vendor says:
“The vehicle is not unique or perfect, but it has undergone significant restoration, has a very nice exterior and interior, good smooth and quiet mechanics, and everything is functional except for the air conditioning, which needs to be reviewed.”
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1990 in USA
- Purchased by the current keeper in 2019 in Bulgaria
- Subsequently driven to France for restoration
- Bulgarian registration document (Bulgaria is an EU member state)
- Over €20,000 spent on restoration work, supported by recent invoices
- No service book available
- Matching serial numbers confirmed by seller
- French Controle Technique valid to 12th August 2027
- VIN number WDBCA45E3LA524469
- The mileage is currently unknow as we are told purchase the car with a faulty odometer at 108,000 miles, changed in Feb 2020, with 15,000km driven since to show 145,000KM
Summary of recent work provided by seller:
Drivetrain:
- Front and rear discs/pads
- Rear calipers
- Front and rear shock absorbers
- Front and rear springs
- Rear ball joint
- Steering damper
- Front tie rods/ball joints
- Exhaust silent block
- Standard automatic transmission replaced at Mercedes
Engine:
- Injectors
- Wiring harness
- Coil
- Distributor cap/points
- Alternator
- Water pump
- Ignition control unit
- Engine tuning
Interior:
- Leather seats/headliner redone
- Wood steering wheel
- Switches
- Rear speaker covers
- Third brake light
Exterior:
- New paint
- Refurbished rims
- Rear lights
- Front indicators
The Condition
- Repainted in factory Smoke Silver metallic and remains in very good order
- Bodywork presents well following recent restoration
- Gullideckel alloy wheels have been refurbished
- Beige leather interior recently refurbished including seat and headlining retrim
- Long list of cosmetic interior and exterior work detailed above
- The vendor reports no rust whatsoever
- The vendor describes the exterior and interior appearance as very presentable
The Mechanics
- 240bhp 5,547cc V8 engine
- 4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic transmission
- Long list of recent work detailed above
- Work covered brakes, suspension and electrics
- Minimal oil seepage noted
- Vendor reports the car runs smooth and quiet
- We are told that everything works air conditioning, which needs attention
- Vehicle starts and runs normally we are told
- Current technical inspection valid to August 2027
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