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NORMALLY, when you hear or read about classic Mercedes cars being "low mileage", then it usually transpires that their low miles are something in the region of 150, 000. Well here is my 1985 280SE with just 78, 000 miles on the clock and with full service history too. The first eight stamps in the service book are from the supplying dealer David J. Sparshatt Ltd. of Eastleigh, Hampshire and then there are four more from independent garages after that. I also find it particularly pleasing that the same dealer's sticker remains on the rear window!
So, make no mistake, this really is a low mileage Merc.
Finished in her original livery of Thistle Green and with an exquisite interior, this fine old Mercedes straight-six is in beautiful order. She has a current MoT until November of this year. Electric sunroof, driver's seat adjustments and windows all in perfect working order. As you would imagine, this car is a truly superb driver.
I can imagine her as a member of a wedding cars fleet. Plenty of interior space and Thistle Green is one of the best colours they did with this model.
Apologies about the road grime on the lower reaches. I had just done a good few miles in her and was keen to take photos while the sun was still shining!
The classic cars I sell are motoring antiques. There may be a few dozen left of any one model, maybe more and maybe less. Most of them had lives that lasted anywhere between three and seven years (on average). Today's classics are all rare. They have survived. Please do not come and look at one of my cars from the 30s, 40s or 50s and point out some blemishes. Do the maths and work out their ages. If these ancient motor cars are not your cup of tea then please don't make an appointment and come and insult them. Buy a three-year-old BMW if that is your thing. Some are restored to a huge degree; some have never been touched and remain original with warts and all. No two will ever be the same. They are not in a showroom "bulled up" for your perusal. I pride myself on being able to find different and interesting - to me at any rate - classic cars and then finding new homes for them. Understand that and we shall all get on very well indeed. I can also assist with delivery and so please ask for a quote. Many thanks. Martin. the details below).
