Highlights
- Rare manual transmission with four-speed column shift gearbox
- South African import, now registered on UK plates
- Rust-free underside, undersealed by the current owner
- Recent brake work, including replaced front callipers and rebuilding rear callipers
- MOT valid to December 2026
The Appeal
The W108 was one of Merc's many masterstrokes, borne from an era with rock-solid engineering and distinguished styling when they were perhaps the greatest car-builders in the world. Manual examples are exceptionally rare, particularly with the characterful column shift arrangement.
This 1970 example comes to market as a South African import now registered on UK plates, benefiting from that country's dry climate with a good, solid underside that has been further protected by undersealing during the current ownership. The vendor has owned the car since 2020 and reports that the car's quiet, comfortable lifestyle - and the impressive swathes of work completed - has led to a particularly handsome saloon.
The car comes with the reassurance of a recent MOT valid to December 2026, with the only advisory relating to the brakes having been addressed. Both the original radio and a period-styled modern Bluetooth unit are included in the sale.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1970
- First registered in South Africa in 1971
- Imported from South Africa in 2020
- Now registered on UK plates
- In current ownership since 2021
- The odometer indicates 32,500 miles
- Limited history available
- MOT valid to December 2026
The Condition
- Mercedes Light Ivory colour, resprayed by previous owners
- The vendor describes the paint as being in near-new condition
- Brightwork contrasting nicely
- Underside appears solid, undersealed by the current owner
- Reupholstered by previous owners
- This appears to be in fine order and done to a good standard
- Includes both original radio and modern Bluetooth radio fitted by current owner (styled to suit the car's age)
- Instruments are clean and legible
- Dashboard well-presented
The Mechanics
- 2.8-litre inline-six engine
- Four-speed manual column shift gearbox
- Largely mechanically standard
- The original carbs have been refurbished
- Front brake callipers replaced during current ownership
- Rear callipers rebuilt during current ownership
- The vendor reports the engine runs very well
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