Classic: Mercedes 560 SEC
Posted on 14-11-2015 to 18:00 by larssb – 92 Comments”
The Teutonic emperor who, after his first owner are rich too often, and with dismay saw devalue. From tree-lined lanes shifted its habitat is slowly but surely in the direction of, let’s say, social and secluded areas. Or there was suddenly a hitch under. But he remained manmoedig reign, this majestic Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC.
And also here is the discussion everlasting: whether or not an error image? That depends partially on its length: a fat-tuned wide-body SEC radiates something different than a stain – and spoilerloze standard. But there is another reason that the debate constantly going on: it’s indestructible top as well. He dates back to the 80’s, then built Benzen were stayers, and were only with great difficulty piece.
In 1981, however, there was still no discussion. At the IAA of that year, Mercedes this bulky coupé on the basis of the W126 sedan, then the pinnacle on autogebied. This follows the C126 the C107 on, not an easy task. In the first instance, there are 2 variants available: the 380 SEC and 500 SEC, both 8-cylinders, respectively, 218 and 240 HP. The interest for the design of Bruno Sacco is large: there is, in spite of the then crisis, quickly delivery time of up to 18 months. For the happy few of course, with happy many has a recession no chance.
In 1985 a very subtle facelift and the introduction of 2 new engines. Again, a V8-and of format, 6 cylinders find the men in Stuttgart still to poor for their eyes. Downsizing is still very far away, and nothing more than a dirty word. The 420 fixes the 380 and the 500 is now in the shadow of the absolute topper: the 560 SEC. The capabilities range from 231 HP for the smallest V8, 265 pieces for the 500 in to a decent 300 HORSEPOWER at the rear wheels of the 560. With buddy 15 inch now extremely modest. The pre-putdekseltijdperk, 17 inches and was fat.
A lot less modest was his new price. In fact, the 560 SEC was a really expensive groottoerist. By many labelled as the best car in the world asked Mercedes in which science is not sick tweehonderdenvijfenzeventigduizend guilders. So you need to keep the riffraff out of your showroom. Although…. Mercedes’ thickest was also very popular with the better-powder, pills, and dried groenhandelaren, or other dubious self-employed persons with an unlisted phone number and correct bank account.
Not very good for the image, but for the revenue. About 28.000 times rolled a 560 SEC of the band, in total, a small 75.000 SEC’s built. For eternity it seemed, and this über-coupé was except exceptionally well together are also particularly good in his stuff. Very characteristic, of course, was the gordelaanreiker, that the blamage of the half turned constantly misgrijpen to the belt saved. Calm moved this gadget, the belt forward and pulled himself silently back. Did the same for the steering wheel, if desired. Electric of course, just like the sunroof. Further, it was automatic self-levelling suspension on the rear axle and a limited differential lock standard. That was also true for the 4-stage automatic transmission, air conditioning, ABS anti-blocking system and an at that time still not self-evident airbag.
It was all wrapped in the imposing coachwork, with undeniably a lot of hard definable überholprestige. But still not enough according to some malle(n) makers of plastic autoverbredingen. Tuners. The a did it tastefully and in a subtle way, the other seemed to be the SEC suddenly clamp was in a catamaran. The German wore it all worthy. Even if he is twice as wide was modelled by such a rücksichtlose plasticboer there was still a flintertje class to hang out. The base was good.
But original, onverprutste 560 SEC in standard version is, of course, the version that you want. The widow of a former bank manager from the south of Germany. New, purchased in 1990, the last year, all booklets completed and still no ton on the counter. Dark red metallic with cream leather, fabric interior, original rims and koplampwissers. But secretly may be a white Lorinser also, if equipped with 17-inch vijfspakers with a black heart and polished rim flange. With a red interior, but definitely not leather. Guilty pleasure, zálig. If there is no hitch below it.
Gallery: Mercedes 560 SEC
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