This 1991 Mercedes Benz 300SE is described as a Japanese import that’s been customized for off-road desert driving. This is easily one of the coolest W126 chassis cars we’ve ever seen, including sinister monochrome AMG modified examples. The selling format for this one is a bit unusual, but both of the seller’s feeds (@saudiretrocars and @saudiretrocars_4sale) are among the most worthwhile on all of Instagram. Find it here on Instagram in Sharjah, UAE for 45k AED (~$12,250 USD today).

Very little hard info is provided in the ad, though with 175k and change kilometers showing on the odometer, it’s clear that this one has been well-cared for over the years. The car’s dark color, short wheelbase and largely standard appearance makes the lifted suspension, big tires and driving lamps all the more striking. Whether you like the term or not, this thing has killer stance.

Driving this tank flat out across smooth, open stretches of desert sounds like an unforgettable experience, and as the seller’s feeds readily illustrate, the Middle East is positively crawling with interesting cars of all types. Period black and white images, faded Kodachrome and scanned Polaroids depict vintage Ferraris, Maseratis, Porsches, Chevys, Toyotas, BMWs, MBs, Fords, Volvos and pretty much anything else you can name. The cars, trucks and photos span decades, and seem to suggest that Saudi car culture is second-to-none.

The car’s relatively low spec means attractive blue velour upholstery as opposed to the leather more commonly seen in US spec cars. LHD and Japanese spec may seem contradictory at first, but driving on the left is seen as a symbol of status in Japan, and many imported foreign cars–even those available in RHD–are thus equipped. No other cabin shots are provided, but overall condition looks to be quite good.

Though a V8 car would probably better handle the added weight and rolling resistance, these M103 straight sixes are good for a perfectly adequate 185 HP and 192 lb. ft. of torque. Besides, the lighter front end should help keep weight off the undriven front wheels. If this thing was in the US we’d already be on the phone.