Used 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC excellent original car for sale in Torrance, CA

This is an immaculate grey-market car that was imported to Los Angeles from Germany in 1983. The original owner passed away in the early 2000's so the car went into his son's name who almost never drove it, and I've had it since then. The car was stored in a hangar at Torrance Airport for years and it shows. The paint was re-done in 1996 and it is flawless, every time I take it out people comment on the condition. The Napa leather interior is as soft as new, with no rips or tears anywhere, just a nice patina from the years. The only smell is the classic Benz smell.

Only 113k original miles, everything works except the driver's seat belt giver. Last summer I fixed the climate control system, timing chains, tensioners, cam gears, fluids flushed (Pete's Autohouse Torrance, approx $4500 in repairs 07/18). Original Becker stereo was sent out to Becker USA for repair and add Bluetooth. New MBZ floor mats, new hood pad, brand new tires, the car looks and drives excellent. New Magnaflow catalytic converter and Magnaflow muffler with subtle polished tips sounds great and looks clean and simple.

These cars are only going up in value and you will be hard pressed to find one as clean and original as this one. This car is basically how it has looked since it was new, on period correct 16" BBS wheels made in 1982. The rubber AMG trunk spoiler is soft and pliable still and has zero cracks in it. I added a front lip spoiler to match the color and texture of the trunk spoiler for a clean and subtle look. The car has an AMG badge, but this is from way before the AMG / Benz merger, and the family didn't know what if any other parts were AMG. The car is slightly lowered on black springs, with Bilstein shocks and rides like a dream. Brand new (less than 1k miles) Accelera Phi-R 215/55-16 front, 225/55-16 in the rear, these tires have a great tread, and smooth sidewalls for a period-correct look but modern tire tech.

CLEAN CALIFORNIA Title and registration is current. It took me almost a year to get this car re-imported to CA because they'd changed reg to AZ. I did my due diligence and spent way too much time at the CHP, BAR Ref and DMV, but it's done and only adds to the cars value. You could get in and drive it every day, although I hope the car is cherished and kept covered, indoors how it has always been and cruised in for nice drives. AC is nice and cold, heater is hot.

5/8/2019 passed SMOG with flying colors, registration is paid through June 2020.

Folder of receipts dating to the mid-90's

Vehicle factory build list is included in photos

I don't need any help selling this car, please don't waste my time and yours.

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