1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E

VIN No. WDBEA36E4NB799587

Engine 119974 12 005123

Transmission 722365 03 737368

Color: BLUE-BLACK - METALLIC PAINT (199U) over Gray (71)

Upholstery: LEATHER ANTHRACITE (271)

Production: June 1992

The "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" Jointly Developed by Mercedes-Benz and Porsche

Powered by the 5.0-liter "M119" V-8 Engine, factory-rated at 326hp

Desirably Specified with rear roller blind, an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable steering column, heated electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, and automatic climate control and more!

Exceptionally Preserved in Stock Configuration

Complemented by Proper 17" Evo Wheels (original wheels included)

A Splendid example of one of Mercedes-Benz's most revered production models

Notable 2021-2023 Services Performed, $13,000 Invested

• Refurbished Braking, Cooling, Fuel, Ignition, Air Conditioning and Suspension Systems

• New Fluids, Filters, Tires, and Suede Headliner

Successful 2023 Tejas Turismo : Texas Hill Country Rally Participant

Supported by All Original Owner's Manuals, Pamphlets, Directories, Instruction and Warranty Cards in Folio

Complete with Matching Spare Wheel, Jack, and Emergency Accessories

Clean CarFax and AutoCheck History Reports

Factory Equipment

241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY

291 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

300 STORAGE BOX IN FRONT TRAY

340 ADDITIONAL 3RD STOP LAMP

412 ELECTRIC SLIDING ROOF WITH TILTING DEVICE

441 STEERING COLUMN, ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE

461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND

494 VERSION FOR USA

524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION

540 ROLLER BLIND, ELECTRIC, FOR REAR WINDOW

551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM

570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT

581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER

639 ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE

664 20 LITERS OF FUEL AND MODE OF PACKING VE III

757 BECKER RADIO GRAND PRIX 2000 - USA

802 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR

810 SOUND SYSTEM

873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS

The Mercedes-Benz 500 E utilized an engineering relationship with Stuttgart-based neighbor, Porsche. The latter company was briefed to stretch the front frame rails of the Mercedes-Benz W124 chassis to accommodate the newly Le Mans-tested "M119" V-8 powerplant in the engine bay.

Fitment of the potent-yet-compact 5.0-litre, 32-valve, quad-cam, short-stroke, all-aluminium engine necessitated uprated suspension and brakes in order to handle the additional power, while affording it the dynamics of a genuine E34-generation BMW M5-rivalling saloon.

The addition of the uprated suspension and brakes required 56mm of additional wheel arch width, meaning the car simply would not fit down the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen production line. The result was a complex build process whereby Porsche adapted the chassis before Mercedes-Benz painted it, then Porsche hand-assembled the car before Mercedes-Benz signed it off. Each phase required transportation between the two assembly lines, resulting in an assembly time of 18 days per car.

The end package, however, was outstanding. The 500 E enthralled the motoring media and was instantly and widely proclaimed as one of the best sport saloons of all time. Modest criticism arose only when it came to the car's cost; because of the complex production and engineering processes, the model cost more than DM 130,000 when new, with the equivalent BMW M5 closer to DM 80,000.

This well-optioned and well-presented example is accompanied by original books and emergency equipment. The rarity of Stuttgart's two rival powerhouse manufacturers joining forces, makes this potent and collaborative effort quite special.

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