Highlights
- Late production W124 coupe
- One of the best built cars of its era
- Front wing restoration and respray five years ago
- Mechanically well-sorted
- Kept in temperature controlled storage for last five years
- Big sun roof and ‘pillarless’ design make for open air style motoring
The Appeal
In terms of build quality and appointments, the Mercedes-Benz W124 coupes of the Nineties were second to none. And today that excellence still shines through. Then and now, these understated two-doors made for versatile everyday cars and relaxed, long-legged tourers. They are a genuine four-seater when needed, while the filly descending side windows and big sun roof give them a very open car feel when swooping along country A-roads. Servicing isn’t (usually) going to break the bank – or mystify a mechanic – while fuel consumption isn’t going to discourage you from planning a weekend away to Scotland or Cornwall. You can easily convince yourself that this car is a sensible buy.
The History and Paperwork
- Fresh MoT
- Always garaged by present owner
- Recent check-over by Mercedes Specialist
The Interior
- Light coloured leather carries a gentle patina
- No major scuffs to leather
- Tidy carpets and Mercedes logo’
- ‘Windowless’ sides with pillarless door design
- Wood veneer retains a rich grain and a deep gloss
- Steering wheel and gear selector remain very presentable
- All switch gear looks tidy and all works
- Interior plastics are clean and crack-free
- Door handle assemblies are clean and straight, with rouched leather inserts looking good
- ‘Butler’ seatbelt mechanism works smoothly on both sides
- Headlining taut
The Exterior
- Paintwork consistent across car with a good gloss
- Replaced OEM front wings
- Rust-free body
- Bodywork straight with consistently narrow panel gaps
- Plastic side panels are straight and maintain original grey colour
- Chrome and bright strips in excellent condition
- Front grill straight and bright
The Mechanics
- Clean engine bay with no signs of leaks
- Healthy hoses and leads
- Solid underneath
- Solid boot area with tidy carpets and good spare wheel
- Good fresh tyres all round
Summary
This is a well-appointed, good-looking coupe in one of the rage’s best colour combinations. Although, as we have stated, these cars were built to the highest standards, you still want to know that the car has been well looked after – which this one has. When bought by a collector five years ago, it underwent a light recommissioning (front wings and mechanical fettling) and has since lived largely in temperature-controlled ‘bubble’. Re-emerging at the other side – and with a fresh ‘no advisories’ MoT, it is immediately ready for the open road.
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