S-EL Camino: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Truck

Here at DailyTurismo, we’ve long celebrated the noble art of El Caminoization—that strange, wonderful impulse that compels humans to turn sedans, coupes, and sometimes total nonsense into pickup trucks. We’ve featured everything from Mustang-based utes to Toyota Van haulers, but this one might just take the strudel: a Mercedes-Benz 500SEL converted by none other than SGS Styling Garage of Hamburg into a luxury pickup for founder Chris Hahn himself. Underneath its Lapis Blue tuxedo lies proper German TÜV-certified coachwork, a Euro-spec M117 5.0-liter V8, and an aluminum diamond-plate bed ready for either toolboxes or Dom Pérignon. With Brobet Type A wheels and a stance that says “I deliver only the finest bratwursts,” this might be the ultimate combination of executive express and hardware store hero. If the phrase “SEL Camino” doesn’t stir something deep within you, then maybe you need some time in the El Camino re-education camp. Find this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Camino offered for $39,000 in Ft Lauderdale, FL via ebay motors. Tip from Rock On!

From the seller:

Available now this incredible SGS Pickup Converted Mercedes-Benz 500SEL, finished in Lapis Blue Metallic (932U) over a Gray Interior, equipped with a factory rear limited slip differential and coachwork by famed German builder SGS Styling Garage in Hamburg Germany.

This German market S-Class pickup was converted under the direction and commission of SGS’ founder Chris Hahn to fulfil needed daily tasks in the company as delivery and utilitarian vehicle and it is believed to be the only one he built. Extensive coachwork includes the high-quality level of engineering expected from SGS, going beyond the practical use, to structural stability and reinforcement for safety, durability and to meet strict German TüV requirements for road use.

Lapis exterior shows very well preserved all around and the metal bed liner is also in excellent condition of preservation. Interior is also in very good shape, showing light wear. Driver and passenger seats have been upgraded to leather, and the wood veneer shows well for the age.

Mechanically it is in excellent condition at the moment of listing, showing great performance and fast throttle response of its Euro Spec alloy M117 5.0-liter engine. Amazing stance in enhanced by a staggered set of Brobet type A staggered 17-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin tires. Wheels show some curb rash.

Engine bay is immaculate showing proper care of this amazing car which was imported from Germany in 2022.

VIN is WDB12603712037124

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