Highlights

Highly sought after 3.2 litre W124 era coupe
Rare and desirable colourway
Great overall mechanical and aesthetic order
Advisory free MOT valid until March 2024

The Appeal

The W124 era Mercedes really can be seen as the marque’s golden child. Stylish, well equipped and with the robust, longevity of a piece of agricultural machinery, whilst still retaining a lavish outward appearance and refined driving experience. The W124 gave Mercedes a reputation and a client list other brands could only dream of and still commands respect as one of the all time great automobile platforms.

With effortlessly classy exterior styling, a well appointed cabin and a variety of impeccable engines on offer, the coupe variant of the W124, or C124 as it was denoted is perhaps seen as the best of the bunch from this special time in Mercedes history and is rapidly becoming a highly sought after modern classic coupe.

This 1995 model is a highly desirable 3.2 litre variant of the C124. Presented in a wonderful deep red colourway and in great overall mechanical and aesthetic order, this E320 will surely make an excellent, stylish modern classic luxury cruiser for many more miles to come.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 24/11/1995
Acquired by the current owner in early 2023 in order to display as part of a fleet of prestigious classic cars
Accompanied by an extensive collection of MOT records dating right back to what would have been the car’s first MOT in 1998
Current MOT valid with no advisories until March 2024
MOT records highlight incredibly minimal mileage undertaken in the car in recent years
Dry stored throughout current ownership
V5 registration document present with the car

The Interior

Well appointed, highly original interior space
Lavishly upholstered in sumptuous cream leather
Entire cabin has been impressively well preserved and is distinctly lacking in wear and patina
Good comfortable seating front and rear with room for four in great comfort
Minor signs of wear to be seen on drivers seat bolster
Two highly presentable cream door panels with excellent door furniture and wood finish embellishments
Good quality two tone, black and cream dashboard which appears free from sun fading or damage
Lashings of high quality wood finish trim throughout, with a good glossy finish to it
Plush cream carpeting throughout, with original cream Mercedes Benz mats and protective black rubber over mats in the front
Clean, well fitting cream headliner, which houses the electronic sunroof
Sunroof operates correctly, opening quickly and smoothly - Original first aid kit still resides in its compartment in the rear parcel shelf
Electric windows front and rear, in good working order
Upgraded Sony radio head unit
Sizeable rear boot area, upholstered with quality grey carpet

The Exterior

Elegant, iconic pillarless styling
Finished in a rare red colourway
We believe the colour to be Mercedes Ruby metallic
Exceptionally well presented from an aesthetic perspective
Paintwork is of a marvellous quality and boasts a wonderful deep shine
Four excellent Mercedes “8 hole” alloy wheels reside at ground level, all in great shape
A fifth spare wheel sits in a bespoke compartment in the boot of the car
Some delamination is evident on the rear windscreen of the car
Exterior trim and badging is of a great clean quality
It should be noted that the three pointed star bonnet ornament has come off, although it is still present with the car
Panel gaps appear straight and consistent across the car
Body coloured bumpers and side skirts

The Mechanics

Desirable higher capacity 3.2 litre inline 6 engine
Engine and driveline famed for its robustness and longevity
Engine and engine bay present in good clean form and have clearly been well cared for throughout the years
Mated to a brilliantly smooth automatic gearbox, ideal for touring or more regular use
Underside appears clean and solid
The car fires into life comfortably and with ease, quickly settling into a comfortable idle
Vendor reports of a wonderful smooth driving experience from the car, quintessential W124 Mercedes

Summary

If you were in the market for a suave, reliable modern classic luxury coupe that can genuinely be used on a regular basis, the chances are you were already looking at a W124 Mercedes. Nothing does it quite like these and as such, demand continues to boom. Good examples are seemingly snapped up in an instant and good examples with a history like this one, simply do not come around often at all.

Well preserved, smart specification in great overall mechanical and aesthetic order, this is certainly one of the better W124 coupes available on the market today.

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