Limited-Production “Homologation” Car for FIA Rally Eligibility

1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC “Homologation”

VIN: WDB10702612002181
Engine No. 117960 12 002723
Transmission No. 02 047968

Original Exterior: MANGANESE BROWN METALLIC (480O)

Original Interior: VELOUR - CREAM (935)

Order No. 0 - 221 65643

Order Location: COLOGNE, Germany

Limited-Production “Homologation” Car for FIA Rally Eligibility

1 of just 483 units Built in 1981, 1,299 500 SLCs in total production

Optioned with Factory Sliding Sunroof

Gray-Market Example Imported in Period, by Trans Atlantic Motors

Longtime Texas Car

Accompanying Records dating to 1986

Displaying Older Red Paintwork and Parchment Leather Upholstery

32,315 Recorded Miles

Recent Discovered in a Texas Garage with its long-term owner
• From over a decade of static storage
• August 2023 Inspection and Service to Running and Driving Condition
o New battery, drain and replace all fluids and filters, radiator cap, washer pump, steering coupling, tie rods and alignment – over $5,000 invested.
o Note* the vehicle is now in running and driving order, however, a thorough inspection, and additional major services to all mechanical systems should be addressed prior to road use.

Complete with
Original Owner's Manual, Maintenance Booklet, Pirelli Tire Warranty
Tool Kit, Jack, Spare Tire and Emergency Accessories

Options
404 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT LEFT
410 SLIDING ROOF, ELECTRICALLY OPERATED
470 ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
502 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, ON THE RIGHT
511 BECKER RADIO MEXICO CASSETTE FULL STEREO
531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
590 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOWPANE (LAMINATED GLASS)
600 HEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER
682 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
870 ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT FRONT SEAT
871 ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER FOR RIGHT FRONT SEAT

With the introduction of the 500 SLC in 1980, Mercedes-Benz launched a host of new equipment creating a model that allowed for eligibility in international rally racing, sanctioned by the FIA. In order to qualify, 1,000 “Homologation” models had to be built. Featuring a lightweight aluminum hood and deck lid, and an aluminum engine air-cleaner housing, the SLC's front and rear spoilers kept the car stable at its 142-mph top speed. Most importantly, Mercedes-Benz included its new engine – the 5.0-liter, aluminum-block V-8 – realizing a weight savings of over 200 pounds.

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