Shipping & Logistics: For UK-based buyers, the vendor has secured competitive, fixed-rate shipping quote of £1,495 to major ports in the UK. Any port fees / road haulage costs in the UK are not included

Highlights

Rare manual transmission example
One registered keeper from new
Garaged its entire life
Reported original Becker radio and hubcaps retained
The vendor describes this as a time-warp, ready-to-enjoy car

The Appeal

The W123 is widely regarded as one of Mercedes-Benz's finest saloons - a model synonymous with engineering integrity and remarkable longevity. The 280E, powered by the smooth 2.8-litre inline-six, sat near the top of the range. To find one specified with a manual gearbox is genuinely unusual, as the vast majority were delivered with automatic transmissions. It was a popular spec in South Africa, and this car is a great ambassador for why.

This cream-over-cognac-tan-leather example has covered 85,000 km (approximately 50,000 miles) and has been kept in notably original condition throughout. The vendor notes in particular that sheepskin seat covers were fitted from new, preserving the leather beneath. Recently serviced, they further note that this handsome car is ready to enjoy immediately with no further expenditure required.

Key Information

Mileage: 85,000 km (approximately 50,000 miles) indicated
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: No current inspection
Technical specs: 2.8-litre inline-six petrol, 4-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: Limited paperwork available

The Detail

Recently serviced
Cognac tan leather interior is in very good condition, having been protected by sheepskin covers from new
Dashboard in good order
Paintwork in good condition with only gentle signs of wear
Underside carries light patina
Original wheelset
The vendor notes that the tyres are in good condition
Equipped with air conditioning
Four electric windows
Original Becker radio

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Comments

gurbham

6 days ago

Good morning,I am interested in your Car and would like to know more Facts about owners on V5,and Service history what she has ? Looks like not used much but still need to know more .thanks

2 days ago

Also in video pls show inside engine bay & door carts etc once doors are open bit close up of whole interior & places where rust could be hiding Let engine run for couple of minutes to hear sound etc.thanks very much