Description
1970 Mercedes Benz W115 200
Horizon Blue bodywork in excellent condition, cream MBTex interior, also very good. 1988cc with 4 speed manual transmission, Right Hand Drive, runs really well and starts easily and reliably.
The underside is very solid and the general condition is confirmed by an MOT in April this year with no advisories, but it is of course Tax and MOT exempt.
I have replaced numerous items in my ownership such as front callipers, pads, subframe bushes, brake lines and hoses, clutch assembly and master cylinder plus numerous other parts which I have receipts for.
This is the pre facelift model with narrower grill and front quarterlights and even has the original optional front sump guard and rear tank guard, though not currently fitted.
I have owned this car since 2013 and am only the 4th owner, the first purchased the car directly from the Mercedes Stuttgart factory whilst serving in the military, using her in Europe and the Middle East whilst serving.
The car was brought back to the UK and registered here in 1973 and used sparingly over the following years until the Major passed away after 35 years of ownership. A neighbour purchased the car from the family and kept her for another 13 years, having restoration carried out during his time, which still presents extremely well.
It was traded for a more modern car in 2012 and the trader kept her himself for just a year until I purchased her.
I have done little mileage in my 13 years of ownership, car shows and sunny day drives, ( I am retired so it doesn't have to be a Sunday drive ). The odometer has become a bit flaky recently and is currently not registering due apparently to a small gear slipping in the unit. There are little things that could be picked for improvement but it is more patina than faults, and the overall sense is beautiful. I would be happy to drive this car anywhere, and really should drive her more, maybe round 'The 500' in Scotland or Europe touring but family and grandad duties call so its time to part company.
