Highlights

Exceptionally rare RHD manual 300SE
Well presented car in popular metallic blue
Large history file of maintenance
Enthusiast keepers and regular show appearances
Now UK registered and ready to enjoy

The Appeal

Paul Bracq’s makeover of the transatlantic ‘Fintail’ saloon was masterful. The result: one of classic motorings most enduring and desirable coupe and convertible ranges. Handsome, practical and built to last, these stylish cars make excellent tourers.

While values for the open top cars head into the stratosphere, good coupes still represent great value. Particularly when they are as rare and well presented as this car. Just 270 of the 2,419 300SE W112 cars were built worldwide in RHD like this car. It is even rarer still because it is one of a handful fitted with a factory manual gearbox.

Those are just two reasons to want this car. These were sophisticated and advanced cars, qualities that make them eminently usable today. This one has the 3L M189 fuel injected engine and is fitted with factory power steering, all round disc brakes and air suspension. It is classically finished in popular blue metallic with black leather. The condition is impressive, displaying a very light patina that arguably adds the sort of character this stately car wears well. There is a large history file, which indicates enthusiast keepers and includes photos of the car at various Owners Club shows and events.

The car is now UK registered on plate KYY46C and ready to add style to city and suburban streets or head off on a continental tour.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1965
First UK registered November 1989
Previously white which was changed in June 1994
Four registered UK keepers
Last UK change of keeper recorded as June 1994
Previously located in Ireland
Relocated to UK prior to sale
Re-registered in UK prior to sale on plate KYY46C
2 sets of keys
VIN 11202120008333
Replacement (period correct) engine fitted in the 80s
Large history folder with receipts, invoices, old MOTs and photos
Various photos and magazine articles as shown
Photocopy of factory handbook

The Condition

Older restoration and repaint in dark blue metallic
Paintwork presents well with few marks or defects
Due to the age of the repaint some marks and age should be expected
Straight and well-kept bodywork with arches, sills and panel edges in good order
Bright and very well-kept chromework with no reported tarnish or damage
Sits on correct factory steel wheels with body colour hub caps
Underside in very good order with useful ramp images available to check
Stack headlights and rear lights in good condition with no reported defects or cracks
Smart and lightly patinated black leather with some retrimming and many original parts
Black leather seats show light age in photos, but not unsightly
Extensive wood veneers to the dashboard in good, presentable condition
Some cracks and light age to note to wood veneers in photos
Dashboard, door cards, switchgear and dials all present well in photos
Retains original features like Becker Grand Prix radio
Headlining is factory correct and in good order with some age
Grey carpets with black piping likely retrimmed and in good order with quality finish
Factory Bakelite-style wheel in cream with some light crazing to note in photos
No reported faults with electric, dials, lighting and switchgear

The Mechanics

M189 all alloy 2,996cc straight six fuel-injected engine
Replacement (period correct) engine fitted in the 80s
Rare four-speed manual gearbox
Power steering factory fitted
Disc brakes all round
Bosch air suspension
Well-maintained car with a thick history file as shown
No reported running or driving issues

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