1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC (Coupe, black and grey, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500SEC
Variant: Coupe
Year: 1988
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Black and grey
Types: Classic Coupé

This catalogue entry records a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC Coupe in black and grey, a coupé, from the 1980s.

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC Coupe in black and grey is filed under Classic and Coupé, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

A supermarket or shopping-street scene needs attention to the signs behind the car, since modern lettering can stand out even when the vehicle choice is appropriate. Travel to a leisure destination can be introduced with bags and gathering passengers, avoiding the need to make the vehicle itself explain the purpose of the trip. Costume and small carried props can identify the working day, while the vehicle supplies a separate cue to the period without telling the audience who a character is.

Possible roles in a production

Passenger access should be rehearsed with the exact coupé, especially when the shot involves more people than the front-seat exchange alone suggests. A coupé parked outside a venue can be ordinary character transport, without needing speed, spectacle or an invented account of the journey to make the scene work. Side-profile stills can give a coupé a clear place beside wardrobe and location, provided the photographer knows which parts of the car need to remain visible.

About this listing

This listing is a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC Coupe in black and grey, filed under Classic and Coupé. A search for Mercedes-Benz 500SEC returns 1 entry. Looking at the model entries by year gives 1988 only. Two other ways into the catalogue are the 379 cars from the 1980s collection and the 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles selection.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC in black and grey for filming?

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Is the photo of this exact car?

It is a model photograph rather than an owner photograph of this listing, and the specific Mercedes-Benz 500SEC offered, including its colour, is confirmed with our options.

What if this Mercedes-Benz 500SEC isn't available?

For a substitute, consider the 379 cars from the 1980s collection or the 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles selection alongside the 1 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC; the scene guides which options we discuss.

Can it be driven on camera?

The driving plan for the Mercedes-Benz 500SEC has to suit the shot and be agreed with the owner and insurance requirements, with transport and drivers confirmed on the brief.

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