E500 W124. V Ultimate Q-Car Built by Porsche. Stunning & Original Throughout!

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1 E500 W124. V Ultimate Q-Car Built by Porsche. Stunning & Original Throughout! Basic Info Registration date 4/1994 Chassis Number WDB C Mileage Color Blue Gray Metallic (9199) OTR Price Detailed description This is a rare facelift model E500 W124 endowed with 322 bhp & 480 N m (354 lb ft) of torque. A car developed & built jointly between Mercedes Benz & Porsche to beat BMW's hand-built E34 M5, the E500's build quality was the pinnacle of Mercedes Benz quality. Whilst other models of the W124 were built in 3 days, the E500 took 18 days each to build, with the shell being built & painted first, then taken to Porsche for fitting of mechanicals, then back to Mercedes and back to Porsche throughout the build. Each was hand-assembled, so although the E500 resembles it's less endowed siblings, it's got hundreds of discreet differences in how it's built. It remains a stunningly beautiful and very capable car to drive today. Only 1,855 facelift examples of the E500 were handbuilt from and these carried not only bonnet, grille, trunk & trim differences, but more importantly - larger brakes at each corner, courtesy of components borrowed from the R SL (V12 model). The 500E & facelift E500 W124's were only produced in LHD for all markets including the UK (Where less than 150 pre-facelift examples were supplied by Mercedes Benz - UK).In it's day & even today the Motoring Press shows lavish praise and recommendation for what has become possibly the most iconic & best Q car ever produced: April 92' issue of Automobile Magazine, "Like a Drug":"It is important that prospective 500E drivers have impeccable credentials as adults. This car is so quick, so eager, so agile, that it makes immature people drive like idiots. We all fell into that latter category. Example: Early evening, medium traffic, good visibility. I'm minding my own business in the right-hand lane with the cruise control set at 80 mph. Another idiot blasts past in a 5.0 Mustang, and all self-discipline vanishes. I'm on him like a leopard on a tethered goat. He tries to hold me off, but he hasn't a prayer. A small hole opens, I give the Mercedes one more squirt, and the Mustang disappears in my mirror, its 1

2 headlights getting closer together as though I were watching through the wrong end of a telescope. At three in the morning, in bed staring back at the darkness, I squirm uncomfortably and accuse myself: "Idiot! You know better than that! You could be in jail right now!" David E. Davis, Jr. AutoWeek May 13, 1996; The 500E is something special, a brutish, beastly Mercedes-Porsche, perhaps the ultimate tuner sedan. Maybe it was the influence of Mercedes' cross-town partner. Porsche didn't just assemble the car. It breathed in life, and there was a thrilling wildness, an edge to the car, just as there was to a 911 Turbo of the same generation." Here Autocar tests the W E (Pre-facelift) against the modern E63 AMG. The 500 E was created in close co-operation with Porsche; each & every 500E 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. Each car took a full 18 days to complete. Called "500E" from 1991 through model year 1993, for model year 1994 it was face-lifted along with the rest of the range and renamed to "E500". A serious "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing"; performance tests of the day yielded impressive results: 0100 km/h (062 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). With its aggressive stance: 1.5 inches wider track, 0.9 inch lower profile, factory flared arches, side skirts, deeper & wider front bumper and wider 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 was considered a "modern classic", even within Mercedes-Benz soon after production ended in Today it's considered an iconic model - the very first to sow the seed for bonkers performance Q-car Mercs. With traditional rock solid build quality, it's a model that is much sought after amongst classic performance Benz purists. As of June 2011, an example of a 1995 E500 Limited is on display in the new Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen, Germany.This unique left-hand drive Mercedes Benz E500 W124 is likely to appeal primarily to markets where cars are driven on the left side of the road & would probably be destined for Europe where Newera is becoming known by discerning connoisseurs for supply of pristine low mileage, high quality cars with absolutely no underside corrosion. It could equally appeal to UK or other RHD countries, as with the amount of torque it's endowed with, time spent on the opposite side of the road overtaking is a matter of just a few seconds. Having been driven only on Japanese Roads with no salt, sand or grit & super smooth surfaces - this unique E500 is in top condition inside, outside and underneath - despite first being registered in Japan in Colour is Blue Grey Metallic (9199), which some say is the best colour for W models. 2

3 Beautifully finished, this refined road car blends strong performance with solid engineering and luxurious trappings. The 500E is impressively stable at speed, with a rock-solid bearing that inspires confidence. Comfortable and luxurious with sound ergonomics and attention to detail round out the benefits of a car that was built to cruise at Autobahn speeds of over 150 mph hour after hour. Above 3000 rpm or so, the V8 engine feels virtually like a runaway freight train. Just a touch on the throttle pedal is answered by a gush of power, as the V8-powered 5-litre moves away from a stop with no sense of strain. Handling is characterized by quick response and only imperceptible body lean with suspension (Self leveling at the rear) that exudes quality and readily soaks up bumps & road imperfections whilst still offering immense fast progress capability. Braking is powerful and fade-free. Engine sounds are nicely muted, only becoming really audiable when the engine is encouraged to work harder. Occupants get plenty of luxury from factory heated & electrically adjustable leather Recaros sporting a multitude of adjustments, along with good leg & head room. A trip for 4 people to the airport isn't problematic. The trunk / boot ranks as cavernous!simple, unobstructed gauges are accompanied by clearly marked controls and sound proofing that is is still considered very good, even almost 2 decades after this car was built. Aside from very low drag coefficient, even by today's standards - lots of great design features abound on this car, from a time when Benz used to be designed and developed by passionate engineers, not the over powered bean-counters of the last decade which are the cause of decline of Benz quality standards. Specification includes: 32 valve quad camshaft, 322 bhp 5 litre V8, with switchable 4 speed automatic. Original options include Steel electric sunroof, Dual SRS front airbags, leather steering wheel, ABS, ASR (Automatic Slip Control), power steering, cruise control, etc. Drivetrain includes powerful no-nonsense large diameter fully vented discs (320 x 30 mm vented front & 300 x 22 mm rear) and large horizontally opposed (4 & 2 Piston) ATE calipers. This example continues to use original diamond polished Evo II alloy wheels (Very desirable) of size: 17 x shod with Michelin performance tyres of size 235/40R17 at each corner. Interior comforts: This car shows on a VIN check to have been specified with nearly all luxury options when new. Black leather upholstery with deep pile carpet. Both front seats have full electrical adjustment. This car includes original Recaro heated seats and microfilament rear window demister. Steering wheel & shift knob are leather / wood veneer to match the rest of the wood trim. The sound system consists of a 200W Carrozzeria / Kenwood unit with ipod / iphone compatibility and security removable face. Factory tinted electric windows. There are remote controlled door mirrors (For both sides), Climate Controlled air-conditioning, Wood veneer on door trims, dash and centre console. Rear headrests come down for reversing - at the touch of a button 3

4 on the centre console. All doors (including the fuel cap & boot lid) lock pneumatically. A remote control operates the locking system.note the inclusion of headlamp wash wipe (Factory fitted) and European sized number plate mounts. The original wheel brace and spare wheel are complete and unused. Condition: With genuine mileage - This cars in amazing condition for its age. Note the oil has recently been changed its golden coloured and this cars evidently been well cared for and maintained since new. In keeping with low original kms there's an absence of any wear to the pedal rubbers, switch gear, etc. Underside has absolutely zero rust. All electrics are working perfectly and the car drives absolutely without fault. Transmission is smooth, which to us confirms this car's been driven sedately. Interior has minor creasing only on some of the leather but no significant wear, as to be expected of original mileage. The cigar lighter is missing so we will replace this. Also noticed the smallest piece of the electrical seat adjustment switch is missing, so we will source & fit a replacement. There are some minor stone chips on the front bumper currently and two light scratches on the bonnet, but these shall be touched in invisibly whilst we prepare the car for sale in the UK. Pictures in the slideshow depict this very minor fault to give a complete description. Test Drive: We've driven these before & know them well, this car is flawless in how it drives. Suspension soaks up bumps silently and with a feeling that inspires confidence through solidity and composure. Despite the comfort this car offers, it still handles very well and accelerated indecently rapidly whenever the throttle is depressed, thanks to the large amount of torque this car's engine offers. The transmission is smooth on both slow & high-speed driving, whilst the larger E500 brakes also inspire much confidence. During a hard test drive we had the ABS working and can confirm it all performs just as it should. Make no mistake - This is a very fast GT car. Perfect for sitting on a German Autobahn cruising at 150 mph (240 km/h). This is one of our favourite cars, not least since we also run a modified W124 series (300D Turbo) ourselves. We know just how well built & strongly these W124's are and know this example will easily last for another 2 decades, without breaking a sweat provided it continues to be well looked after as this example has clearly been. These, as all W124's are capable of obscene mileages too, although it would be a waste to make a car as beautiful as this a daily driver in our opinion. This is a collectable Benz built in the same Porsche factory as where the 959's were hand assembled. When new over 15 years ago - price was around 58,000 in UK, excluding options such as dual SRS airbags, fi, rear centrally mounted subwoofer and some of the other featuresoriginal factory options this car comes with. As one of the last bullet proof Mercedes Benz, such low genuine mileage examples are naurally becoming fast appreciating assets - being sought after by collectors, when in such well preserved condition. This unique E500 W124 Mercedes represents 4

5 an amazing opportunity as an appreciating classic - currently on route to the UK, this car is offered at 18,795 & can be reserved with a deposit of 1,500. Contact us for further details on how to reserve or to arrange viewing after arrival to the UK. Don't delay - as once this car's gone we will certainly not be able to locate another of this calibre again. This example took us well over 6 months to find, as so few are as tidy as this, even in Japan.Newera Imports - Established Premier source of the best hand picked specialist cars from Japan. As recommended by Import magazines, car clubs and enthusiast owners. 5

6 Photos A stunning example selected based on our usual high standards. Bodywork condition is like that of a pampered 1 year old car! 6

7 Stunning condition throughout. Panels are factory straight. 7

8 Wheels are original and have no corrosion at all, neither does the underside - Amazing condition throughout! Panels are factory straight. 8

9 Panels are factory straight. Panels are factory straight. 9

10 Paintwork is outstanding for a car of this age - always garaged. Stunning side profile - We love the styling of these! 10

11 E500 is facelift model & carries a different grille, headlights & bonnet at the front. Paintwork is very reflective! 11

12 Paintwork is in stunning condition. No scratches or chips on the boot / bumper. 12

13 Paintwork is beautiful! Stunning condition. 13

14 Some say this is the best colour of all for a W Luxury, but solid performance engineered Q car. 14

15 Picture 19 Original Evo II alloys suit the E500 perfectly. Easy to clean too! 15

16 Paintwork is excellent. Picture 22 16

17 Picture 23 Original Evo II wheels with 235/40R17 Michelin performance tyres. 17

18 Original Evo II wheels with 235/40R17 Michelin performance tyres. Original Evo II wheels with 235/40R17 Michelin performance tyres. 18

19 Engine bay is well presented. No corrosion or oil leaks. 19

20 No corrosion or oil leaks. Oil service was recently completed. 20

21 Original Japanese decals in various locations show this E500 was originally supplied new in Japan. Spark plug leads are uprated. 21

22 Zero corrosion to the underbody. Headlining is in good condition and not falling away - a sign it's been stored under shelter. 22

23 Interior is in excellent condition in keeping with low genuine mileage & careful use. Picture 36 23

24 Picture 37 E500 front doors have a woofer in each side. 24

25 E500 front doors have a woofer in each side. Picture 40 25

26 Driver's view. Driver's seat is in good condition. 26

27 Original leather steering wheel. Picture 44 27

28 Picture 45 All warning lights are operating correctly. 28

29 Idle is nice & steady. Odometer shows total distance in km since new. 29

30 Original option self-dimming mirror (With adjustment for dimming) GPS Radar detector. 30

31 Some minor cracking to veneer on centre console. Good quality hifi (Face is security removable). 31

32 Picture 53 Factory fitted Recaro electrically adjustable & heated (2 settings) seats. 32

33 Rear door panels are also in good condition Rear door panels are also in good condition 33

34 Picture 57 Rear headrests can be dropped (So reversing is unobscured) by pushing a switch on the centre console. 34

35 Picture 59 Spare has not been used. 35

36 Boot is in clean & unmarked condition. Some minor stone chips on the front bumper (To be professionally touched in as part of UK final preparation). 36

37 Two light scratches on the bonnet (To be professionally touched in as part of UK final preparation). Two light scratches on the bonnet (To be professionally touched in as part of UK final preparation). 37

38 How the Newera System Works (1). Starting with your inquiry, we provide a quote or communication, so that we are clear on just what you are after. We ask for detailed information from you, so we can provide an accurate quotation from the beginning. If you are inquiring about a car from stock, steps (2) and (4) are not required. (2). When sourcing to order, our quotation is based on your requirements. As long as your budget is sufficient for the car youre after & the car is likely to be available, we will be prepared to find the car you order, or better. Remember: even if you budget too much, it doesnt matter. We operate a system of supplying the best car we can find, plus a set fee of 900. If we can buy your car for a low price, then you make the corresponding saving. (3). When you are ready to proceed, we ask for a deposit (& completed order form, if applicable). The deposit is usually 1,000. If you want a car worth over 10K OTR, then the deposit is 1,500. The deposit is fully refundable without question, should you for any reason need to cancel before a car is bought on your behalf. If you are reserving a car from stock the deposit is refundable less costs and time incurred provided you cancel 4 working days before shipment from Japan. (4). Miguel, our buyer keeps you informed via periodically whilst searching for your car. Sometimes it can take weeks, even months to find the right car. In addition to Miguel attending the major Tokyo auctions daily, we have buyers searching daily throughout Japan for the car you want. No news simply means we havent found it yet. We dont buy the first car which comes along. It must meet or exceed your requirements whilst not costing more than the OTR price we agreed, though it frequently costs less. (5). As soon as available, we will you up to 30 detailed photographs, showing all aspects of your car. We also include a detailed description. Of course, total OTR price is known at this stage, so we let you know. Cars are insured from the time theyre bought, to the time they are completed & collected by you in UK. (6). Usually, boats are available every 2-3 weeks, from Japan to UK (Southampton). 38

39 We arrange for your car to be shipped on the first vessel available. Around the time the car is shipped, we ask for the second instalment. Typically this is approximately 60% of the cars OTR total cost. Note that the car we supply to you is fully insured at all times prior to you collecting it. (7) We arrange booking of the SVA test in advance - shortly after the car departs, so that the car can be tested as soon as possible upon arrival to UK. We also inform our UK agent of your full contact details and information on everything which needs doing, to make sure the car wil be presented in beautiful condition. (8). Shipping takes 5 weeks. Around 2 weeks before arrival, we ask you for the final instalment, to cover Import duties, VAT, shipping, UK conversions, testing, registraton etc. (9). Before the car arrives, we arrange customs clearance, etc. so the car neednt spend un-necessary time waiting at the docks upon arrival. It usually takes 3-4 days for cars to be unloaded and cleared by UK customs. (10). The car is sent from Southampton to our UK agents premises in Canterbury aboard a car transporter. Upon arrival there, it is SVA converted, derestricted, SVA tested & MOTd (If applicable). All minor cosmetic work required (e.g. bumper scratches) is carried out. The car is fully valetted just before you collect it. (11). The car comes with 6 months road tax and is fully registered in your name as the first UK keeper. If you have a suitable private number plate youd like to go on the car, we can also arrange this, provided you have a DVLA retention certificate. N.B. The entire system of how the Newera Imports system works, from beginning to end is shown on Neweras DVD Skylines & Skyscrapers This video can be ordered either through our website or sending a cheque and return address to our UK office, details of UK office address, below. 39