Mercedes E 500 Limited - 1995
W124
In 1984 Mercedes-Benz introduced a revised range of seven medium-sized 'E-Class' saloons, all sharing the new W124 body style. When introduced, this state-of-the art example of automotive technology possessed one of lowest drag coefficients of any passenger vehicle. Enhanced safety had been another priority, while within the passenger cabin there were numerous clever features contrived to minimise injuries in the event of an accident. Needless to say, build quality and reliability were both excellent. Workmanship that is still today hailed as one of the greatest Mercedes-Benz chassis. Larger-engine versions were added as the range matured, before the W124's ultimate expression - the 500 E - arrived in 1991. First shown at the Paris Salon in 1990, the 500 E sports saloon had been developed with assistance from Porsche (it was hand built at Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory) each and every 500 E being transported back and forth between the Mercedes plant and Porsche's Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany during assembly. Each car took a full 18 days to complete. The 500 E & facelift E 500 W124's were only produced in left hand drive for all markets. This example is a Limited, with specially designed black, grey two tone gradation leather seats combined with the signature Limited dark wood veneers. Despite possessing all the luxury accoutrements associated with a range-topping Mercedes-Benz, it was contrived to be lighter than the 500 SL sports car. Powered by the latter's 5,0-litre, 32-valve, 326 bhp V8, the 500 E delivered shattering performance, reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6,1 seconds and topping out at around 260 km/h (162 mph). When the W124 range was face-lifted in 1993, model designations changed from suffix to prefix, the 500 E becoming the E 500.
The E 500 Limited was a special-edition version of the face-lifted model produced in small numbers (under 500) between 1994 and 1995. Usually supplied with every available option as standard, the Limited also came with a special two-tone interior featuring bird's-eye maple wood embellishment; 17" EVO-II alloy wheels; passenger and driver airbags; and 'Mercedes-Benz' stamped stainless steel door sills. It is much sought after by aficionados of Mercedes-Benz's classic high-performance models. As of June 2011, an example of a 1995 E 500 Limited is on display in the new Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen, Germany.
This superb E 500 Limited had enjoyed only two owners prior to its acquisition by the current vendor. The car was originally ordered in December 1994 (order no. 04 242 02253) and was supplied new to Mercedes-Benz Leipzig in 1995. Subsequently exported, it is finished in Sapphire Black with E 500 Limited leather interior, and is presented in generally excellent condition. The car is offered with its original service booklet, extensive service invoices, owners manual, and a UK V5C registration document alongside road fitness certificate (MOT).
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Sold for € 31.050
Estimated : € 20.000 - 25.000
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2017
Mercedes E 500 Limited - 1995
W124
In 1984 Mercedes-Benz introduced a revised range of seven medium-sized 'E-Class' saloons, all sharing the new W124 body style. When introduced, this state-of-the art example of automotive technology possessed one of lowest drag coefficients of any passenger vehicle. Enhanced safety had been another priority, while within the passenger cabin there were numerous clever features contrived to minimise injuries in the event of an accident. Needless to say, build quality and reliability were both excellent. Workmanship that is still today hailed as one of the greatest Mercedes-Benz chassis. Larger-engine versions were added as the range matured, before the W124's ultimate expression - the 500 E - arrived in 1991. First shown at the Paris Salon in 1990, the 500 E sports saloon had been developed with assistance from Porsche (it was hand built at Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory) each and every 500 E being transported back and forth between the Mercedes plant and Porsche's Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany during assembly. Each car took a full 18 days to complete. The 500 E & facelift E 500 W124's were only produced in left hand drive for all markets. This example is a Limited, with specially designed black, grey two tone gradation leather seats combined with the signature Limited dark wood veneers. Despite possessing all the luxury accoutrements associated with a range-topping Mercedes-Benz, it was contrived to be lighter than the 500 SL sports car. Powered by the latter's 5,0-litre, 32-valve, 326 bhp V8, the 500 E delivered shattering performance, reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6,1 seconds and topping out at around 260 km/h (162 mph). When the W124 range was face-lifted in 1993, model designations changed from suffix to prefix, the 500 E becoming the E 500.
The E 500 Limited was a special-edition version of the face-lifted model produced in small numbers (under 500) between 1994 and 1995. Usually supplied with every available option as standard, the Limited also came with a special two-tone interior featuring bird's-eye maple wood embellishment; 17" EVO-II alloy wheels; passenger and driver airbags; and 'Mercedes-Benz' stamped stainless steel door sills. It is much sought after by aficionados of Mercedes-Benz's classic high-performance models. As of June 2011, an example of a 1995 E 500 Limited is on display in the new Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen, Germany.
This superb E 500 Limited had enjoyed only two owners prior to its acquisition by the current vendor. The car was originally ordered in December 1994 (order no. 04 242 02253) and was supplied new to Mercedes-Benz Leipzig in 1995. Subsequently exported, it is finished in Sapphire Black with E 500 Limited leather interior, and is presented in generally excellent condition. The car is offered with its original service booklet, extensive service invoices, owners manual, and a UK V5C registration document alongside road fitness certificate (MOT).
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Sold for € 31.050
Estimated : € 20.000 - 25.000
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2017