Description
C L A S S I C B I D Auction at the RETRO CLASSICS on 24 March 2018, Stuttgart, Germany
1996 Mercedes-Benz E 200 convertible
Body colour: Blue
Trim colour: Black
Mileage: KM 134. 000
Estimate: EUR 15. 000 - 18. 000
- attractive and well cared for Mercedes-Benz E 200 convertible
- accident-free, matching numbers car, always registered in Germany
- complete history of owners, comprehensive documentation since 2002
- original owner's manual, data card and service booklet with all stamps
- original radio on board
- original alloys included
- factory options include heated seats, wind blocker, dual airbag, centre armrest
- black convertible top renewed at 118, 000 km
- motor head seal renewed by renowned expert in 2016, starter renewed in 2017
- all in all, nearly € 9, 000 invested over the course of the past three years
- German registration documents and valid technical approval until 03/ 2019
Not open for everyone, but if open, then for four
Mercedes-Benz convertible lovers had to wait for it for a full two decades: A convertible, which offered no jump seats, but comfortable seats in the rear. There had been no such car since the end of production of the W108 series. In 1992 it was time again! The convertible based on the E-Class (W124) coupé, presented in 1987 - at a time when the corresponding sedan had been out for sale for eight years straight. Early customers weren't to be deterred by the high purchase price of 100, 000 marks, and what they got, was a technically sophisticated vehicle with the proven 3 litre four-valve engine.
In subsequent years, the engine range was extended downwards, yet even the basic version with four-cylinder engine still set you back some 80, 000 DM. From October 1996 to July 1997 there was the special "Final Edition" with an elegant, black-brown burl wood.
Since many A124 endet up as tuning victims, un-tinkered original models are now fast advancing to valuable classics.
Auction catalogue: - details above
See you in Stuttgart!
