So Fresh and So Clean 1989 Mercedes Benz 500 SEL

By Jonathon Klein - October 13, 2015

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“I’ve been to: Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocapillo, Baranquilla, and Perdilla…”

Now, why did I start this article by quoting Johnny Cash? Well, for good reason. What we have here is an 11,000 mile, Euro/Japan spec 1989 Mercedes Benz 500 SEL in absolutely perfect condition. And like Cash sung, it’s been everywhere, man.

According to Bring a Trailer, the car was “originally a Japanese market car, it was imported into Canada before making its way to Texas via Oregon.” And most recently, she’s been in Houston, getting bid on at eBay.

As you can see, it is in showroom condition, or close to it. Everything is perfect, from the seats to the dash to the wood grain. It’s the best 1980s Mercedes I’ve ever seen. Heck, if I had the money and wanted to roll like the most ultimate baller, I’d buy this, because for around $20,000 this is only going to go up in value.