This 1983 Mercedes Benz 500 SEL AMG (VIN WDB12603712028407) is a gray market European spec car that the seller claims to have been imported new by Charles Koch. Described as meticulously maintained and mechanically excellent, the car looks great in its monochromatic pewter paint scheme and AMG bodykit over Penta wheels. Find it here on Craigslist in Roanoke, Virginia for $12,500.

The color doesn’t show very truly in low light pictures, but it appears consistently shiny and free of any major scars. Headlights and other glass look to be in good condition as well. The seller notes some scratches and chips consistent with the vehicle’s age, and points out that it has always been garage kept. The color-matched AMG Penta five-spoke wheels are excellent and go well with the AMG bumpers and side skirts. Fitment looks great on all body panels and there seems to be no loose or missing trim pieces.

The interior is nicely equipped from the factory with front/rear heated and electrically-adjustable seats, burl wood trim, sunroof, and cruise control. The driver’s seat is split and the dashboard shows a crack down the middle, but neither are too bad–the seat may even be repairable. The fantastic four-spoke AMG steering wheel is an original piece and goes well with the black interior theme. A/C was recently serviced and upgraded to R134a. We’d eventually think about fixing the seat, dash and finding an OEM Becker head unit, but even as-is it’s a handsome cabin.

The 5.0 liter, SOHC, 16 valve V8 is said to benefit from special AMG-installed cams, while the 4-speed automatic transmission has altered ratios to wring the most out of available power. Shocks and springs are fitted instead of the leak-prone self-leveling hydropneumatic system. Further said to be rust free, sale includes original manuals and registration dating back to 1983.

Though not super quick, these W126 chassis cars are among the best highway cruisers ever built anywhere in the world. This one’s excellent AMG add-ons and apparently very good condition make it further worthwhile.