Absolutely not a BMW, but I'll have it

[gjm 3192]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C393287

I love the W126 SEC. Fabulous cars. I've had two - a 560 and a 500; the 560 was the definitive cruiser, while the 500 was more sporty.

If I had the money, I'd be popping this in the garage for sunny days.

[Eagle 1515]

Yeah ive always loved them as they got that 80's german muscle car look, one of few mercs id ever buy and i nearly did.

Ive always liked the R129 as well - big vert with hard and soft tops, V8 and V12 power plants and true quality cars for coin compared to every other vert, nearly bought one of those too..

[KwS 2373]

I just missed out on buying a rather cheap 500SEC that was in hamilton a few months ago, such a good looking car.

That AMG widebody is awesome, and rare. So cool.

[Michael. 2312]

Last of the best Mercedes IMO, up until mid 2000s anyway.

Love the W126, nearly bought a 500sec a few years ago, but too much of a project for what I wanted.

[lord_jagganath 421]

There are a few SECs whic have had OMD engines put in them.... I find that rather fascinating.

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

There are a few SECs whic have had OMD engines put in them.... I find that rather fascinating.

whats that

[Phil-540i 166]

Originally Modified Dray engines..............please try to keep up with Merc terminology Andy............

Like SEC - Self Exploding Coupe......................

Edited January 12, 2014 by Blue-540i

[yng_750 247]

a freinds father has a 550 SEC amg.
about 1992.

i drove it once, was a fast car but had a real boat feel to it, everthing further away so the cabin can share the experiance. i much prefer the bmw cockpit look where it all points to the driver.

[gjm 3192]

SECs are much more cruisers (boulevard bruisers?) than true sports cars. Bear in mind they are based on the SE, the closest equivalent to which would be the 7-series Beemer. Not the first choice for sporty driving, perhaps.

Interestingly, the SEC is longer than an 8-series, fractionally narrower, and a lot lighter.

[BreakMyWindow 1870]

A w124 AMG hammer would be my pick. Or a 500e

[MoJoJoe 46]

Like SEC - Self Exploding Coupe......................

Come on blue, when do you get off bashing on mercs. they can be really nice cars, they look nice too. My neighbour has a old ragtop one and I did think of buying one last year. (I think he lets his stupid son drive it now with a cap on his head).Speed isn't everything, the ride and the feel of the car is more important imo and some grunt just makes it all more fun. I know this is a bmw community but just look at this sec 560. Wouldn't you like to own one? I would, over the e36 m3. The styling is so timeless on the older SECs. Although I cant justify price of either car at the time being.

Edited January 14, 2014 by MoJoJoe

[Phil-540i 166]

Its ok, was only pi$$ taking a little bit - I can certainly appreciate examples like in the OP for what they are........

Knowing Mercs are one of Dotty's fav vehicles is probably enough to put me off for life though...........