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Mercedes 500SEC 1984 - Although described by the vendor as a rolling restoration this particular car is better than that. In fact mechanically it is spot on with just some rectification to the body work required. As with many Mercedes of this era the rear arches are beginning to suffer at the ends, more so on the right than the left, but again i have seen far worse. The lacquer has begun to go on the roof and boot lid and there is a small area of corrosion on the leading edge of the bonnet, under the paint but that's about it. Otherwise she is solid as a rock and pretty much dent free. Interior wise the leather trim is all good needing no more than a good clean and treating and is fitted with a very expensive MOMO steering wheel. Carpets are all good as are the roof lining and door cards. So no real problems there. Mechanically again, typical Mercedes and almost bomb proof. With the sought after 5litre engine up front, its more than capable of cruising all day long at high (70mph) speed and in comfort. The vendor still uses this car daily and in his words "would go to Cornwall in it without a thought" With 131366 currently showing and with a full history up to 119000 (there has been another service since when the water pump was also changed but no invoice or stamp) its hardly suprising the engine is so good as these will see 200000 miles plus and not even notice it. All electrics are good, but the drivers window is temperamental if lowered further than half way and the driver's seat electric control switch has lost its buttons but still operates correctly. As you can see in the pictures it comes fitted with expensive Lorinser alloys shod with almost new tyres all round. What makes this Mercedes interesting, apart from its low reserve price is that the vendor says it was previously owned by the boxer Billy Walker (aka "Golden Boy") who fought people like Henry Cooper while challenging for various British and European Heavy weight boxing championships. Offered with a very attractive reserve, a rare model in a rare colour , road worthy and with a famous owner in its past, its got to be worth a look !
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Estimate £3000 to £4000