1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE 7 Seat (W123)
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Highlights
- Impressive seven-seat capacity
- Good potential for a restoration project
- 81,572 miles from new
- Registered in Ireland
The Appeal
Introduced in 1976, the W123 was one of the most successful - and iconic - of the retro Mercs. These well-built, durable cand versatile cars became a common sight in Europe as everything from Taxicabs to Limousines, and of all the designs, the Estate was perhaps the most versatile.
This example comes to us as a good candidate for a restoration project, in a distinctive colour scheme and boasting a period retro interior.
The History and Paperwork
- First built in 1985
- Registered in Ireland
- Sadly we don’t know much else regarding the history of this vehicle
- Odometer displays 81,572 miles
- We’re not aware of any mechanical modifications
The Interior
- Original gold fabric and Zebrano interior
- All original period features intact
- No reported modifications
- Dashboard is in fair order with some wear
- Instruments are clean and easy to read
- Some heavy wear to the seats, including burns and staining
- Wood panels are in fair order with some scratches and wear
- Carpets are in need of a clean, as is the headlining
- Rear bay carpets in fair order with some holes in the netting
The Exterior
- Original gold paintwork with chrome and plastic trim
- Wear throughout with bubbles and blistering to the paint
- Visible dent and paint cracking to the rear right-hand wing
- Moss and wear to the door and window seals
- Chromework and lenses are in need of some attention
- Car is sitting on its original colour-matched wheels
- Car is shod in Fullrun tyres
- Heavy corrosion to the underside, particularly to the seams and joints
The Mechanics
- 2.7L M110 I6 engine with fuel injection
- 4-speed 4G-TRONIC automatic transmission
- Engine bay displays corrosion and pitting
- We’re unaware as to how the car is starting and running
- We therefore recommend that it be treated as a restoration project
Summary
A good candidate for a project restoration, this lesser-spotted estate will have a bright future ahead of it once it reaches the hands of an ambitious restorer.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1985
- Make Mercedes
- Model 280TE 7 seat (W123)
- Colour Gold
- Odometer 81,572 Miles
- Engine size 2700
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Enniskillen
- Location Northern Ireland
- Country United Kingdom
6 bids
from 5 bidders
- 100supe•••• £1,000 01/06/23
- catalin•••• £800 01/06/23
- 100supe•••• £700 01/06/23
- cpearth•••• £500 31/05/23
- jonas-b•••• £400 30/05/23
- richard•••• £300 28/05/23
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