1989 MERCEDES BENZ 500 SEC

This is it, the ultimate luxury sedan of the 1980s. If American V8’s do not tantalise your taste buds then this European V8 definitely will. This S-Class exudes quality from every surface. Sure, there are signs of age, but it’s stood the test of time. Mercedes-Benz called the tan interior “Velours Grey,” but whatever the name, it’s a nice complement to the red bodywork. In an era where many Mercedes models were almost austere inside, the supple fabrics and supportive bucket seats make it all-day comfortable and quite bright and airy inside. Mercedes-Benz’s 5.0 litre V8 engine delivers the kind of power that’s easy to under-estimate. It’s the quintessential luxury car powerplant; smooth, unobtrusive but very effective. And with it been the last of the 500 SEC’s ever made you sure wouldn’t want to let this one go.