1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 500

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 on Sunday the 24th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.

Derived from the flagship W126 S-Class of the late 1970s, the two-door SECs were uncompromisingly majestic powerhouses with super confident pillarless styling by Bruno Sacco

Powered by the naturally-aspirated, M117.965, 4,973cc V8, generating 261bhp and 300lb/ft driving the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission

Despite its substantial weight, the svelte 500SEC could reach 60mph in 7.3 seconds on its way to 146mph

This example is presented in Smoke Silver with a beige interior

Our vendor advises has confirmed that the car has recently benefitted from a full engine service

Now firmly considered as a modern classic, the SEC has a road presence and a build quality matched by few