1983 Mercedes-Benz W126 series

• Photos show a grey 500SEC coupe, badged 500 SEC at the rear, not a sedan — no extra cost, but check the title matches the coupe in the photos.
• Grey paint is glossy and even on both sides, front and rear — no repaint bill showing in these photos.
• Chrome bumpers and grille are bright and straight — no rechrome money needed on what is shown.
• Cream leather seats are intact with light creasing only — no need to reupholster.
• Dash and burl wood look clean and uncracked in the cabin shot — no dash or wood bill visible.
• Steering wheel rim is worn and carpets are dirty — budget a deep clean and a wheel retrim if you want it sharp.
• Engine bay is dusty but complete with the air cleaner and covers in place — budget a detail, not a rebuild, from what is shown.
• Bundt wheels are clean and tyres have visible tread — no immediate wheel or tyre bill shown.
• Can't judge the underside — no underside photos in the gallery, so rust underneath is unproven and needs a lift check before paying.

Money: At $21,500 the tidy paint, chrome and leather support the ask, but the dirty carpets, worn wheel and unseen underside mean you should not pay full price without a lift inspection.