Highlights

Very pretty car in light blue with original dark blue roof
Desirable M130 165bhp 2.8L car with rare factory manual box
Daily driver of well known classic car workshop keeper
Engine rebuild around 12 years ago and recent clutch
Recently radiator, exhaust, front discs and pads
Regularly serviced and maintained by keeper’s workshop

The Appeal

The W111 coupe was the last of the series-production, hand-built Mercedes-Benz and, we venture, one of the firm’s prettiest designs. This later ‘low grille’ car’s light and dark blue colour combination highlights just how good Paul Bracq’s work is nearly 60 years after it was completed.

Only 3,797 coupes were built with the M130 165bhp 2.8L engine and only a handful with a manual gearbox. Factory records confirm that this car was built with that rare feature. It is the daily driver of the proprietor of a well known and highly regarded classic car workshop. He has owned it since 2015 and is only reluctantly selling as a recent injury means he requires an auto box.

It is a really lovely car in great condition across the bodywork, paintwork and underside. The interior, in dark blue, is original and would benefit from some work, but likely that can wait as we’re sure the buyer will want to enjoy it first.

As you might expect of a car owned by a classic car professional, it is in superb mechanical order. The engine was rebuilt before he acquired the car, but more recent work - by his workshop Cooper Coachworks - has included a new clutch, exhaust system and front discs and pads. Naturally it has been regularly serviced.

Some older classics are left to moulder away in storage. Not this car. That means it is mechanically sorted and reliable. With such great provenance and scope to add value by updating the interior, this is a rare opportunity for buyers.

The vendor says:

“It's a car you can go anywhere in. Always admired where ever you go.”

History and Paperwork

First registered overseas in 1969
Genuine factory manual gearbox car confirmed by Mercedes records
UK registered 1st April 2013
Three previous keepers
Current keeper since March 2015
VIN number 11102410004479
Extensive history file in well ordered folder as shown
Engine rebuild carried out before the current owner's acquisition
Photographs of this work included in file
Maintained by current keeper’s workshop, Cooper Coachworks,
This has included regular oil changes and servicing
New clutch fitted by Roger Edwards Motors
Recent work includes new radiator, exhaust, front discs and pads
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registerd as Historic Vehicle
Used as a daily driver by current keeper
Genuine and reluctant reason for sale due to injury

The Condition

Pretty light blue paintwork with original factory paint on the darker blue roof
Paintwork presents very well with some minor points to note in photos
As a daily driver there are inevitable minor signs of use as highlights
These include touched in scuff on front nearside arch
There is also a small chip at the base of one door as shown
We are told that any dents have been professionally repaired by Cooper Coachworks
Small area of what appears to be bubbling to base of offside rear arch
Underside is reported to be in very good condition which photos confirm
Sits on steel wheels with chrome embellishers with centre caps matching roof
Chromework in good order with bright finish and no reported damage
Original blue leather interior is complete and usable but needs refreshing
Interior attention could be limited to a retrim as remaining fittings are presentable
Extensive wood veneers in good order as shown
Since this car is a daily driver there are some signs of use inside
These include deterioration of leather seats and scuffs to door cards

The Mechanics

2,778cc M130 straight six 165bhp fuel injected engine
Factory fitted 4spd manual gearbox
Engine rebuilt prior to vendor acquiring the car
Recently fitted with a new clutch
New radiator installed within the last couple of months
New exhaust system recently fitted
Front brake discs and pads recently replaced
The vendor states the car starts first time every time
Regular oil changes have been maintained throughout ownership
Uprated rear springs from previous ownership remain fitted
No reported running or driving issues
Reported to be very reliable and used as a daily driver

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