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From 1991 to 1994, Mercedes-Benz sold a high-performance version of the W124, the Mercedes-Benz 500 E (W124.036). The 500 E was created in close cooperation with Porsche; each 500 E was hand-built by Porsche, being transported back and forth between the Mercedes plant and Porsche's Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany during assembly — taking a full 18 days to complete each model. Design began in 1989 and into 1991. Called '500 E' through model year 1993, for model year 1994 it was face-lifted along with the rest of the range and renamed to 'E 500'.

The 500 E had a naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 engine derived from the 500 SL (R129) roadster. Sports car braking performance also came from SL components: front SL 500 300 mm disks with 4-piston calipers came installed on the 1992 and early 1993 cars. The later 1993, and all 1994 cars came with the upgraded 320 mm set taken from the 600 SL. Rear brakes on all years were 278 mm brakes from the 500 SL. In the USA, the 500 E came fully equipped, with the only options available to the buyer being a dealer-installed CD changer and an integrated cellular telephone. The 500 E was only with four seats in left hand drive, with the four leather seats supplied by Recaro (the fronts heated).

Called the "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" by the press, performance tests of the day yielded impressive results: 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) times of 5.5 to 6.0 seconds and acceleration through the quarter-mile (0.4 km) in 14.1 seconds at 163 km/h (101 mph). The top speed was redline limited at 6,000 rpm to 260 km/h (~160 mph). It was rated at 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) in the city and 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) on the highway.

With its aggressive stance: 1.5 inches wider track, 0.9 inch lower profile, flared fenders, side skirts, front air-dam and wide tires, the 500 E is easily distinguished from its lesser brethren. Because of its look, limited numbers, hand-built construction, and unique pedigree, the 500 E is already considered a "classic", even within Mercedes-Benz. The 500E created the formula for the performance based AMG models that are still produced today.

The car on offer, VIN: WDBEA36E9RC101121, was sold new in California and has had only three caring owners. The last owner purchased it in 2002 and used it as a daily driver until 2009. Since then it was used as a Sunday driver and taken to local car shows.

Some major work completed with records since 2002:
• Mx records from local independent shop:
- Rebuilt transmission at 100k miles
- A/C compressor at 153k miles
• Sheepskins on front seats since 2008 to prevent surface wear.
• Re-painted left front & rear fenders, hood and trunk lid
(windshield, left headlight & hood after a 'rock shower' from oncoming truck in 2007. Trunk & rear fender were separate 'shopping cart' hits).
• 2nd owner installed Alpine NVA-N751AS Stereo/CD/Nav System.

Other extensive maintenance records are on file.

Asking $29,995.

Stock #

1199

Chassis #

WDBEA36E9RC101121

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