Highlights
- A 2016 Peking to Paris Rally competitor
- Roll-cage, Monit rally computer, sump guard etc.
- 3.5-litre V8
- Manual gearbox
The Appeal
The dusty expanse of the Gobi desert, the great open Siberian steppe, the plains of eastern Europe, this car has seen them all. In 2016 it set off from the Great Wall of China with numbers on its doors and the steely look of determination in the eyes of its crew. Their destination: Paris.
The car is presented still with some of the battle scars it picked up during this epic rally: a few scuffs and scrapes but seemingly nothing major. It retains its half roll-cage and Monit rally trip meter, ready to be pressed into use at a moment’s notice.
So why not take this opportunity to acquire a car with a fascinating story, one which wears its travel stains with pride, and add a capable rally-prepared Mercedes to your collection.
Image copyright Gerard Brown
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1971
- Rally prepared having competed in numerous Endurance Rally Association events
- Competed in the 2016 Peking to Paris Rally
- Imported into the UK and registered for road use in 2019
- Road Tax and MOT exempt
The Interior
- Half roll cage fitted
- Recaro bucket seats
- Rally prepared with Monit trip meter
- Quad lock phone mount
- Two 12V charging sockets
- The original heater matrix has been removed and an auxiliary heater fitted
- Momo foam padded steering wheel
- The car retains its original door cards
- There is a little damage to the top of the dashboard
- Dynamite sound insulation fitted
- The boot contains the original jack, spare inner tube, warning triangle, tow rope and wheel brace
The Exterior
- Rally spec details
- Hardtop fitted with roof rack
- Auxiliary spotlights
- Spare wheel mounted on roof rack
- Bonnet painted in contrasting matte black
- Bonnet pins fitted
- Rally stickers, including Peking to Paris
- Chrome trim, including wing mirrors
- The paintwork is scratched and chipped in places, as you would expect for a rally car
- The car runs on steel wheels
- Sump guard fitted
- There are scrapes and some surface corrosion to the underside
The Mechanics
- 3,499cc V8 engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Said to drive well and change gear without issue
- The engine and gearbox are protected by a large sump guard
- Some spare parts come with the car, including springs and shock absorbers
- There is some corrosion on the suspension and running gear, as well as the exhaust
- Please note oil gauge not working
Summary
If you like your cars to tell a story, then it doesn’t get much better than one which has completed the Peking to Paris Rally. Each scuff and scratch tells a story of derring do, and adds to this car’s characterful appeal.
