Highlights

One of only 20 or 30 Turbo Technics E300s believed to have been built
Converted by Turbo Technics from new as a Sportline E300
Over £23,000 spent on the car in total
Dealer service history up to 145,000 miles, with Mercedes specialist maintenance thereafter
Recent mechanical work with invoices in excess of €5,000

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz W124 is widely regarded as one of the most robustly engineered saloons of its era, and the E300 Sportline offered a sportier edge to the range. This example, however, goes considerably further: it was sent directly to Turbo Technics from new, receiving twin Garrett turbochargers, an intercooler, modified engine management, and a bespoke stainless steel exhaust system. It is believed by the vendor to be one of just 20 or 30 such conversions ever completed.

The car benefits from a dealer service history up to 145,000 miles, with Mercedes specialist care thereafter, and over £23,000 has been invested in total. Recent mechanical work alone accounts for invoices exceeding €5,000. The vendor states the car is in very good mechanical condition, and describes the interior (retrimmed at 145,000 miles) as retaining a superb appearance. The bodywork is reported as generally very clean and solid, though it would benefit from minor improvements.

With so few Turbo Technics E300S in existence, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Key Information

Mileage: 192,000 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: Ireland
Technical inspection status: offered without inspection
Technical specs: 3.0-litre straight-six, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: dealer service history to 145,000 miles and recent invoices present, the vendor states

The Detail

Twin Garrett water-cooled, pressure-lubricated turbochargers with intercooler
Reduced compression ratio with modified throttle body and plenum chamber
Additional engine management unit working in conjunction with the standard electro-mechanical fuel injection system
Ignition advance curve modification with two additional fuel injectors fitted
Cast nickel iron exhaust manifold linked to a large-diameter stainless steel exhaust system incorporating the catalytic converter
Highly presentable overall; some exterior imperfections commensurate with age
Retrimmed interior in smart order
OEM alloy wheels with Pirelli Cinturato tyres

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