We love a convertible here in Britain. But our weather can be… let’s say incompatible with year-round open-top motoring. And a fabric roof doesn’t offer security or the cosseting silence of a coupé. Thankfully, Mercedes-Benz had the answer – the R230.
Fitted with a retractable hardtop roof, it offers all the benefits of both a convertible and a coupé, so it’s the perfect car for those that love to drop the top when that strange yellow thing appears in the sky.
This example is very well specified, offering a luxurious cabin, lusty 3.7-litre V6 and a smooth automatic transmission. Whether you enjoy exploring your car’s power, love a gentle cruise or simply like to keep your options open, this R230 could well be the answer…
Brilliant Silver Metallic (244U) paintwork looks to be in pretty good order, with some minor marks, chips and blemishes, but nothing that would cause us concern
The bodywork appears to be straight and tidy, with no notable corrosion or damage we could discern
There is a very small amount of bubbling to the near-side rear arch and a ding to the off-side rear arch, but the paint does not look to be broken
Electrically operated, retractable hardtop is in good working order
Bi-Xenon headlamps
The external trim and brightwork all looks to be present and correct, although the brightwork is a little pitted and tarnished in places
Seven-spoke, 17-inch ‘star design’ alloy wheels, finished in silver and in reasonable condition with some light kerb marks, although the near-side front wheel is more heavily scuffed
With its hearty V6 powertrain, below average mileage, a fresh MOT and a great specification, we think this elegant convertible-coupé would make a very fine daily driver.
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