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Quiet, unassuming and but packs a serious punch, introducing the Mercedes Benz 500E. To the untrained eye this is a standard 80’s Mercedes Benz E Class, look a little closer however and you will notice the slightly flared wheel arches, the more menacing stance and the 500E badge on the boot, only then do you start to realise that this is something special.
This particular car is the only one in Sri Lanka and has been resurrected by an avid car enthusiast, and thankfully so. With its 5ltr V8, automatic gearbox and saloon car styling, this could be termed as the ultimate sleeper. How it came to being is a fascinating story with links to motorsports and an unlikely collaboration with another German automotive giant.
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