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- CCA April 2015 Classic Car Sale
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 E
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 E
Lot Number 218
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 E
- Sold for: £11,448
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Silver -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
L55ACE -
ODOMETER READING
145000
DESCRIPTION
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.
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.
This car is presented in Silver metallic with contrasting black leather interior was manufactured in 1993 and subsequently first registered in the UK in 1997. This 500 E will be sold with its personalised registration number 'L55 ACE'. Now showing an odometer reading of 232,000 kms, we are told this left hand drive car has an excellent service history to hand, it will be freshly serviced and a new MOT certificate issued before the sale.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 218
- Make
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- 500 E
- Registration Number
- L55ACE
- MOT Expiry
- 14/04/2015
- Chassis Number
- WDB1240361C049203
- Engine Number
- 11997412008346
- Body Colour
- Silver
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACT
CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
108 / 135
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Vehicle History
About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- CONSIGNOR
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
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