[{"id": 9390749, "authorName": "ChazThePhoenix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazthephoenix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man I just bought a car. I love these two door MBs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661634447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9391001, "authorName": "shervinator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shervinator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the 643rd 500SEC ever made (out of a total of 30,184). Very cool to see, and in excellent colors. Those original Golden State plates are very rare to see on a car this old, and the highly coveted BAR sticker means that getting it registered here in California shouldn\u2019t be a hassle. Fixing everything mechanical and taking it to a reputable mechanic should be your ticket to having it pass smog. Technically, it can still be sold in California and transferred to non-op status if the seller is willing, but that\u2019s up to the seller.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1661636326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9391196, "authorName": "Turbinecopter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbinecopter/", "bidAmount": 1, "content": "$1 bid placed by Turbinecopter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661638570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9391238, "authorName": "ArsVivendi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arsvivendi/", "bidAmount": 111, "content": "$111 bid placed by ArsVivendi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661639190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9391330, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "80's icon in Miami Vice white or not. Few cars look just so.....right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661640516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9391336, "authorName": "Cottonyzf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cottonyzf/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Cottonyzf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661640595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9391622, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all. Just want to introduce myself and clarify the comment about CA registration. The car has current valid CA registration but hasn't been driven in ages and will need a thorough service before attempting to smog test it. I would recommend a good fuel system service, new spark plugs and distributor at the very least. A new Cat too would probably be a good idea as the one installed looks very old. I have past smog certs to show that the car \"can\" pass but nothing current. Love cars and love old Mercedes. Anyone who has ever driven a 126 will tell you they didn't feel assembled so much as carved. This car being a very very early 126 and with I think is a great color combination makes for a great restoration project. Please feel free to ask questions and come see the car if you are local. If I miss your question, please ask again as the comment section here is difficult to navigate.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1661643998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9391633, "authorName": "Jtjlpl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtjlpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will you be uploading driver and engine run videos? Any info on his engine is and how far drives? Ty", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661644124, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9391650, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can take a video of the engine running but I don't have a method to take a driving video. I'll try get that done tomorrow. Should have no problem driving it as far as I can tell. New steering tie rods were installed recently and has not been aligned yet so I wouldn't recommend driving across the country with it just yet :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661644360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9391776, "authorName": "Bryan_A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryan_a/", "bidAmount": 1982, "content": "$1,982 bid placed by Bryan_A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661645729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9392349, "authorName": "son_of_stig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/son_of_stig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "are the penta wheels still available by chance from previous advertisements.\r\n\r\nhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10iu87ovCkba5qvY1Fw03btvRhv_S_MSC\r\n\r\nhttp://classiccardb.com/mercedes-benz/621561-1980-mercedes-benz-500sec-amg-500sl300sl-280sl-euro-126-coupe-blue-rwd-500.html", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661655227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9392656, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spares included in this auction are those that can be seen in the trunk photo above. For anything else please DM me. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661664636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9392821, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I seriously love this car.\r\n\r\nWhen I read \"Project\" in the title I was thinking that this would be a rough, tired, neglected 126 that we all have seen on flat tires on FB marketplace or someone's driveway while cruising around. \r\n\r\nThis car thankfully does not fall into this \"project\" category. From what I can see, it really only needs catch-up maintenance and run through the chassis to replace any steering or suspension components.\r\n\r\nThis is the perfect SEC for someone who likes to work on their cars at home. You can take your time, prioritize\\plan the work, stay within your budget and most importantly have fun and feel accomplished as you get the car back to its former glory. \r\n\r\nI would set aside about $1k for the proper Euro headlights but those Rial wheels and the uber rare and genuine pre-merger AMG steering wheel are highly desirable and sought-after items that add value and a high level of cool to this car. Another thing on this car, the leather looks really good as does the dash...bonus!! \r\n\r\nI currently own an '85 Euro 500SEL and it will shred the Michelins with a slight tease of the \"wow\" pedal, don't underestimate the power of these early higher compression M117s especially with their better exhausts and more aggressive cam profiles (compared to the anemic US 500SEL). \r\n\r\nSECs are now spotlight cars (and deservingly so), coming across a nice one or rare one (like this) is going to get more and more challenging. So many were destroyed during that stupid Ca$h for Clunkers program (I personally witnessed 2 nice cars that were ruined) and others neglected over the years, as people used to look at these as \"old cars, just getting older\", where the cost of upkeep surpassed their value. I don't even look at R107 SLs anymore as there seem so common compared to the mighty SEC. \r\n\r\nThis car reminds me of my own '91 560SEC, that I bought as a running project more than 10-years ago, after investing the time and money it is finally a car that I am proud to own.\r\n\r\n@shervinator - I always enjoy your thoughtful and detailed IG posts. \r\n\r\nIt's nice to see all the cool exotics and rare expensive cars on Bat, but this SEC tugs harder at my ole heart strings.\r\n\r\nMy favorite expression:\r\n\"New cars make you feel comfortable, old cars make you feel ALIVE\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1661683951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9393416, "authorName": "AMG5pt4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amg5pt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, can you take close up pics of the lower corners of the rear glass and pics looking up from inside the trunk where the glass meets the trunk area - any signs of corrosion inside the large round holes in the trunk sheet metal. Also, lift up the corners of the lower rear glass seal and report if any corrosion/rust is visible under the seals.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661697040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9394373, "authorName": "shervinator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shervinator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SlowNRusty Thank you. I\u2019m glad someone else enjoys them as much as I do! At Monterey Car Week this year, I actually discovered an abandoned Euro 1984 500SEL, also in Lapis Blue Metallic (932) just like this one. If they were both fixed up, they would look fantastic next to each other at car shows!\r\nhttps://www.instagram.com/shervinsgarage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661706477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9397157, "authorName": "son_of_stig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/son_of_stig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shervinator you know that sel you spotted was something special... I cant believe i missed it when i was up there. Sadly according to google streetview its been there for atleast a few years but there are parts in that car that are worth saving. \r\n\r\nAs for this car, I agree with the esteemed @slownrusty that this car is past project stage and just needs an owner to little by little get it sorted.. as i have done with my sec over the past few years. \r\n\r\nIm going to be keeping sharp eye on this one fore sure", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1661720490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9397900, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AMG5pt4 Hope this is what you were looking for.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661727815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9397937, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jtjlpl True cold start video. First start in about 4 weeks since I took it out for a drive and took pictures for the auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661728330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9397960, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just uploaded pictures and videos people asked for. If I've missed something please ask again. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661728728, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9398444, "authorName": "ChazThePhoenix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazthephoenix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So if this was listed as a non-running project, it COULD be sold to a private party buyer? I see people selling stuff all the time that have back fees and such. Why can\u2019t this?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661736895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9398868, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChazThePhoenix I asked this too and didn't get a response from BaT. I think Its just a boiler plate message BaT uses when there is no smog cert accompanying the sale. Agreed, its weird :) CA buyers are welcome but will need to register as non-op until put through smog.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661747013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9400134, "authorName": "NedlyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nedlyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone else think there's something odd about the way the frame rails look in pic 40 & 41? Kinda patched up and resprayed? Is this way they are supposed to look?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1661787191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9406197, "authorName": "AMG5pt4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amg5pt4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@V12Stealth thanks much for the pics of the lower glass and trunk pics - mark of a California car - clean pics where many SECs show hidden corrosion. Solid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661815219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9408450, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make it drivable and enjoy it as is. Cool as they come, but the anodized aluminum will never get perfect so I wouldn\u2019t go down that rabbit hole.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661867241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9415732, "authorName": "Jwct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, any chance you could take another picture of the area in photo 46? It looks like it may have rusted through the floor but perhaps it\u2019s just the undercoat falling off. The rest looks really clean, nice car!\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661899449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9423858, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think every decade the owner decides to have the car under sealed so its got like 4 layers of different types of under coating in various states of flake :) I'll try upload more pictures of that area today or tomorrow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1661980123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9424184, "authorName": "mobasry01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobasry01/", "bidAmount": 2082, "content": "$2,082 bid placed by mobasry01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661981920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9430387, "authorName": "Jwct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwct/", "bidAmount": 2182, "content": "$2,182 bid placed by Jwct", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662056870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9435696, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jwct here are the pics you wanted. The trunk floor is the only area where I see any signs of rust. Will need a small patch I think.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1662100425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9436018, "authorName": "Jwct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the pics @v12stealth.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662122474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9441030, "authorName": "Arsh77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arsh77/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Arsh77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662150100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9442751, "authorName": "Benkrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benkrown/", "bidAmount": 3108, "content": "$3,108 bid placed by Benkrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662159578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9444242, "authorName": "Arsh77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arsh77/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by Arsh77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662195629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9444914, "authorName": "autofool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autofool/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by autofool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662214306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9444956, "authorName": "Kcjohn8325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kcjohn8325/", "bidAmount": 5678, "content": "$5,678 bid placed by Kcjohn8325", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662214796, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9445046, "authorName": "Benkrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benkrown/", "bidAmount": 6007, "content": "$6,007 bid placed by Benkrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662215634, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9445341, "authorName": "GregR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like this will make a very cool driver! I'd bid if CA smog wasn't an issue.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662218691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9445384, "authorName": "V12Stealth (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v12stealth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GregR1 This is a running project car. Once restored it will pass CA smog. I have old smog certs showing that it is equipped to pass.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1662219125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9445579, "authorName": "GregR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@V12Stealth thanks for the reply.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662221183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9445580, "authorName": "GregR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregr1/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by GregR1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662221199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9445652, "authorName": "Benkrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benkrown/", "bidAmount": 6350, "content": "$6,350 bid placed by Benkrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662221831, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9447567, "authorName": "Alpha8905", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpha8905/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Alpha8905", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662231286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9447727, "authorName": "GregR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregr1/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by GregR1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662232176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9448015, "authorName": "Benkrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benkrown/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by Benkrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662233616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9448453, "authorName": "ChazThePhoenix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazthephoenix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder how far it is from passing CA emissions. My guess is not far at all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662235630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9448537, "authorName": "Jwct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwct/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by Jwct", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662235925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9448564, "authorName": "Benkrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benkrown/", "bidAmount": 7639, "content": "$7,639 bid placed by Benkrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662236051, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9448589, "authorName": "Jwct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwct/", "bidAmount": 7739, "content": "$7,739 bid placed by Jwct", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662236145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9448591, "authorName": "Benkrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benkrown/", "bidAmount": 7950, "content": "$7,950 bid placed by Benkrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662236152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9448621, "authorName": "Jwct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwct/", "bidAmount": 8050, "content": "$8,050 bid placed by Jwct", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662236254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9448641, "authorName": "Benkrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benkrown/", "bidAmount": 8358, "content": "$8,358 bid placed by Benkrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662236339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9448659, "authorName": "Benkrown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benkrown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/3/22 for $8,358 to Benkrown", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662236460, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9448704, "authorName": "ChazThePhoenix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazthephoenix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like one heck of a car for that price. Sort it out and drive it like you stole it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1662236697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9448798, "authorName": "son_of_stig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/son_of_stig/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. Hopefully it will get sorted and be solid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1662237081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10702126, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "magic eraser will remove the bless on the glovebox/dash", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676215023, "type": "comment"}]