Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Guard (W126)

Vehicle Description

The vehicle on offer is an extremely rare Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Guard in factory special protection version (code 979). It was first registered in August 1991 and currently has 62,000 km on the odometer. The vehicle is painted black (040U) and has a gray velour interior (968A). The car has been registered in Germany since 2017, has an H license plate, and has had two owners in this country (probably three in total).

This 500 SEL Guard was originally delivered to Kuwait and corresponds to the Gulf States version (code 623). This version is characterized by a particularly robust design, powerful air conditioning, and extensive electrical equipment—ideal for extreme climatic conditions and representative use.

The 5.0-liter V8 stands for superior power delivery, exceptional smoothness, and legendary durability. In combination with its very low, verifiable mileage, this example represents an exceptionally well-preserved base model – both technically and historically.

The comfort features are almost complete for the time and designed to the highest standard:
electrically adjustable rear seats with footrests, electric front seats with memory, orthopedic backrests in the front left and right, cruise control, electrically adjustable steering column with airbag, automatic climate control, level control with underbody protection, headlight cleaning system, and a powerful battery. The flag holders on the left and right further emphasize the vehicle’s original prestigious purpose.

A special detail is the original Becker Mexico 2000 radio, which preserves the authentic character of the vehicle.
The speedometer was replaced by Mercedes-Benz in December 2020 (invoice available). The documented mileage in March 2020 was 58,529 km, which makes the mileage plausible and verifiable.

Conclusion
This Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Guard from 08/1991 is an exceptionally rare and historically relevant vehicle from the classic S-Class era. The combination of a V8 engine, factory-fitted special protection, very low mileage, H license plate, Gulf States origin, and extensive special equipment makes this model particularly desirable.

The prestigious configuration in black with gray velour, the low number of owners, and the documented history underline its exclusive character. Vehicles of this type are hardly available today and have high collector and appreciation potential.

A genuine piece of Mercedes-Benz history—sovereign, rare, and uncompromising.

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