Description:

Outstanding example of an extremely rare W124 030. Enthusiast owned and restored.
MSRP 1992 $79,000

One of 622 imported in 1992

Literally HAND BUILT between Mercedes and PORSCHE

Only joint Venture between Mercedes and PORSCHE

VIN: WDBEA36E0NB686185 Pearl Black/Black

1992 500E repairs/corrections/updates

Documented West Coast Car, no rust

January 2014 to March 2018I have been obsessing/ hobbying over this car for over 4 years now and have REALLY enjoyed the process but am ready to move on (maybe bored because it is mostly “done”). This car had 156k on it when I bought it and has just 161k on it now so obviously it is a garage queen to meCar repainted (complete) no body damage at all just tired paint. It started with a removal/respray of all bumpers and side claddings/ rocker panels and “grew” into a full respray. Center wood and roll top stripped & refinishedStaggered 8”& 9” x18” Mono Blocks (new reproduction wheels) 6/14New Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires 6/14 (less than 1500 miles on them as of now) New Motor Mounts 2/2015

New Transmission Mount 2/2015First gear valve body installed (bought from fellow Forum Member) Valve body removed, comes with car Transmission/filter/fluid service

Headliner redone 2014Front Bumper filler plate installed/painted (front plate bracket painted/boxed up) New OEM driving lights 2014

HID’s on headlights 2014 Now converted to LEDsStock Becker head unit/amps/tuner rebuilt @ Becker 12/14 with accessory (iPod) jack installed in center console. 4” Focal 2 ways in dash 2014

Valentine 1 hardwire 2014 (V1 not included)

Lower wiring harness replaced 2014Upper wiring harness replaced 2014 replaced again in 2017 (NEW) New Bosch Alternator

OEM late model AMG pedal update Rik Johnson Rearview mirror w/Homelink & Compass 2014Euro Headlamps (no wipers) with correctly painted blanking plates (stock ones in a box)New late model LCA’s installed in 2014 for Silver Arrow Brake installSilver arrow brakes with new OEM Drilled Rotors (thanks Dave!) + Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads/new sensors F&R 2014 all new fluid/flushed SS braded brake lines installed 2014

Most ball joints replaced 2014

Drag link and steering damper replaced 12/2014

New H&R springs & 1 bump pads F&RReplaced lower rear carrier bushings (bought the tool then sold it)Complete driveline assembly removed/rebuilt/rebalanced (“u” joints, carrier bearing etc.) New SLS rear struts and fluid flushNew rear strut spheres (shocks and nitrogen *****) Valve cover gaskets replaced

Spark plugs replaced

Timing chain & tensioners replaced in 2013

Transmission replaced @ Mercedes Dealer in 2012

Transmission serviced + 1 new cooler line replaced

Completely dry/no leaks 2015

Front wheel bearings serviced/cleaned/repacked early 2015

New fuel filter

PS fluid and filter replaced

Trunk locating bushings replaced

New floor mats

Factory All-Weather mats addedFactory car cover purchased 2/2015 (car always garage stored during my ownership)

2017 Upgrades and further restorationThe original motor showed signs of a weeping head gasket when I was considering selling in 2016 so I took it off the market in 2016 with the intension of resolving that issue. I lucked out and found a 30k mile motor from a local 1992 500E AND I made an incredible connection with a Factory Trained MB Tech that was willing to “Moonlight” at my home shop, Robert Sturzione. He was in the MB System when these cars were new and lives nearby me. This guy has more specialty tools than any Tech I have EVER met (and I’ve been around for 60 years!) We spent about 100 hours taking the motor in/out and reconditioning/checking on the bench, lots of sticky black Permatex, lots of time at the parts washer! The all-aluminum motor cleaned up very well!I could easily connect Robert with either a potential buyer (or their Tech) to confirm the process that we went through. He shares our passion for these rare vehicles.Engine removed and replaced with a 30,000 mile motor from a well-known local MB Tech named Jesse Frank (his beloved 1992 500E was totaled and he removed/preserved and saved the motor).“New” Motor stripped to short block, cleaned and completely inspected and resealed, COMPLETELY DRY! ALL OEM PARTS WERE USED!

All new gaskets, bolts chased etc.All new intake manifold seals and gaskets (manifold fully dissembled and sealed/new everything)Minor surface touch up on one head only @ machine shop was necessary New front and rear main sealsInspection of internals showed “New” condition (Chain, tensioner [new] and rails in perfect condition)New flex lines, vacuum lines and rubber couplings as necessary Fuel rail professionally cleaned

New fuel regulator

Remanufactured (As New) injectors

New oil pressure sensor

New thermostat

New water pump

Rebuilt Tandem Pump

Resealed Steering gear boxAll new accessory belt and tensioner assembly (adjuster rod, tensioner and dampener)New OEM Bosch Distributor Caps, Rotors, Spark Plugs and Plug Wires (properly routed on engine stand)Starter rebuilt at “The Rebuilder” Kent WA (just precautionary)Both Exhaust manifolds and down pipe “jet-hot” ceramic coated (in/out) New manifold nuts & gaskets

New Radiator

New Coolant tank and cap

New Washer Tank

New inner fender expansion tank

New flex couplings

All fresh MB fluidsFlieben /Leistung Autohaus Brabus style Stainless Exhaust (Cat Back) added May 2017 ($1500.00)Extra set of Chromed Factory AMG E55 Monoblock wheels (very good condition) with new all season tires purchased in 2017 (included)A/C evacuated and recharged. Low pressure cutout and high pressure fan switches replaced as necessary. I have the original Gear Shift lever

Leftover & miscellaneous parts includedI am certain that there are more bits and pieces like trans. cooler hoses etc. that were replaced, we were meticulous and thorough and there was quite a bit of “scope creep”. Gallons of Griots productsDetailed service history (Phil Smart Mercedes Seattle WA.) in 3” 3 ring binder w/page protectors totaling approximately $40,000 in chronological Dealer Maintenance history (mostly 1 Dentist owner until 2012) is included along with my receipts.All heating/cooling systems, seat heaters, accessories, switches, locks work as new, this is my 2nd 500E and restoring it has been a labor of love. NOT PERFECT: 1 small blemish in Drivers seat (less than ¼”), center armrest shows a little wear on side piping, small carpet wear on rear driver’s seat track, radio occasionally shows E2 code, projector lamps (converted to LED) throw amazing light but shows dash light indicating “bulb out” when turned on (working on CAN BUS solution currently). Tiny rattle starting in/near catalytic converter.I think that $32,000.00 is more than reasonable for a car with most of if not all deferred maintenance (way over the $10,000 standard deferred maintenance guideline) cured and is cosmetically excellent for a 28 year old car. It would be great if one of the forum members could see the value proposition here and ****** it up! I have extensive receipts and photo’s available upon (SERIOUS) request.Another feature on my 500E is the Silver Arrow Brake conversion. It is "acceptable" and actually generally agreed by the 500E community that one of the only suitable upgrades on this rare car is to upgrade to the even larger front and rear rotors/calipers to those offered only on the 2002 R129 SL600 “Silver Arrow” Limited Edition (V-12). Many of the parts that Porsche specified in their tuning this car were sourced from the R129 SL's. This conversion also requires changing to the later (1994) 500E lower control arms. I have done this conversion and added s braided stainless brake lines and Akebono Ceramic Brake Pads & new sensors. This is 100% Mercedes with dealer parts (except brake lines).I am sharing to illustrate the level of detail and attention that has been shown to this particular car. Unless they have been "restored, most of these cars require attention to a lot of detail to make them as roadworthy as they were intended. I have done just that.