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Visit our YouTube channel to see the vehicle in motion. Car in motion: - details above Only 59, 764 km! First leather custom-made Mercedes Benz for an emperor The convertible was ordered in the French version with standard fittings and some other rare extras, including stronger springs, short shaft adapter, tropical battery It also has: Behr air conditioning, 4 electric windows, coloured glazing, red door sills and much more.... The Mercedes was delivered new to Emperor Bokassa I via the company Oubangui Automobile in Bangui, Central African Republic. The W111 was part of the palace fleet from 1970 to 1979, when Bokassa and his family had to flee into exile in France, but he was able to take the car and many other treasures with him. He was later forced to sell some of his possessions, and so an almost mint condition 3. 5 Cabriolet returned to Germany. Fortunately, it has since been in the hands of collectors who have recognised and preserved its sensational quality. 59, 764 km is actually the total mileage, the interior is that of a year-old car, the boot and carpet are almost unused! The vehicle is probably the most interesting 3. 5 Cabriolet in the world due to its condition and special equipment, including its documented history.
