Description
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Auto (W124 Coupe) | AMG Styling
A beautifully presented Mercedes-Benz 300CE Coupe finished in elegant Nautical Blue Metallic with contrasting cream leather upholstery.
The W124 Coupe is widely regarded as one of Mercedes-Benz's finest achievements. Built during an era when engineering quality took precedence over cost, the pillarless Coupe combines timeless styling, exceptional build quality and effortless long-distance refinement.
This particular example presents exceptionally well throughout and benefits from a highly desirable colour combination. The bodywork retains a deep metallic shine, whilst the cream leather interior remains remarkably fresh and well preserved for a car of this age.
Having covered approximately 164, 000 miles, the car remains a testament to the durability and engineering excellence for which the W124 is famous. The straight-six engine delivers smooth performance through the automatic transmission, making it an ideal modern classic capable of comfortable touring as well as weekend use.
Highlights include:
• First registered in 1991
• 164, 000 miles
• Extensive service history, MOT certificates and supporting invoices
• Just five owners from new
• Only two owners during the last 22 years
• Current ownership since 2015
• Pillarless coupe body style
• Attractive blue exterior with beige leather interior
• 3. 0-litre Mercedes-Benz straight-six engine
• Automatic transmission
• AMG-style spoiler and side skirts fitted
• Factory electric sunroof
• Cream leather interior
• Walnut wood trim
• Waxoyl treatment 2015
• Bottom half respray 2015
• MOT valid until May 2027
The car underwent a programme of renovation and cosmetic restoration during 2015-2016, including a lower body respray. Following completion of these works, the vehicle spent much of its time stored off-road on SORN, helping to preserve its condition.
The sale includes a substantial history file containing service records, previous MOT certificates and invoices accumulated over many years of ownership.
Why Buy a W124 Coupe?
The W124 Coupe is increasingly recognised as one of Mercedes-Benz's true modern classics. With its pillarless design, bank-vault build quality and understated elegance, values of the best examples continue to strengthen as enthusiasts seek out well-presented, original cars.
Combining classic Mercedes engineering with genuine usability, the 300CE remains equally at home on a weekend drive or a long continental tour.
Summary
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly attractive W124 Coupe finished in one of the model's most desirable colour combinations. A stylish, usable and increasingly collectable Mercedes-Benz that embodies the very best of the marque's engineering heritage and offersextensive provenance and attractive specification.
Registration: H254 XRN
Mileage: Approximately 164, 000 miles
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK.
Why You'll Love This Car
Some cars are bought purely with the head. A W124 Coupe is bought with both the head and the heart.
The first thing you'll notice is the quality. The doors close with the reassuring solidity that made Mercedes-Benz famous. The cabin is a wonderful place to spend time, with beautifully simple ergonomics, classic Mercedes instrumentation and a level of craftsmanship rarely found in modern cars.
On the road, the 300CE delivers exactly what Mercedes intended. The straight-six engine is silky smooth, the automatic gearbox is effortless and the ride remains remarkably refined. Even by modern standards it feels substantial, composed and engineered to last a lifetime.
The pillarless coupe design is what truly sets this car apart. With all four windows lowered there is no central door pillar, creating one of the most elegant profiles ever produced by Mercedes-Benz. It is a design feature unlikely ever to be repeated and one that attracts admiration wherever the car goes.
Finished in Nautical Blue with cream leather and complemented by AMG styling, this example has an understated presence that modern performance cars simply cannot replicate. It turns heads not because it shouts for attention, but because it represents an era when Mercedes built some of the finest cars in the world.
Whether you're looking for a weekend classic, a long-distance grand tourer or simply a beautifully engineered modern classic to cherish, this 300CE offers a driving experience that is becoming increasingly difficult to find and increasingly expensive to replace.
This is not simply a classic Mercedes. It is one of the last cars built during Mercedes-Benz's legendary over-engineered era, and every journey serves as a reminder of why the W124 Coupe has become such a sought-after modern classic.
