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Hello , L'atelier des 1000 is pleased to present for sale this rare Mercedes 280 CE W114 first series in a sober and elegant configuration with its white non-metallic colour and its black interior. Designed by the famous Paul Bracq , the 280CE was only produced for 4 years and a little more than 11500 examples will have been produced of which only a tiny part with manual gearbox .
The example we are offering was delivered new in France on 23/ 08/ 1973. The paintwork is shiny and looks good despite a few slight age marks. The chrome is in good condition and perfectly shiny. The upholstery is in good condition, as are the carpets and the roof lining. The dashboard has no cracks and the woodwork has a slight patina that suits it perfectly.
The instrumentation is functional. The original Bakelite steering wheel is present and in very good condition. The engine starts easily, without noise or smoke, and revs satisfactorily. The gearbox guides and locks its gears correctly, and the clutch shows no signs of weakness.
The exhaust has been replaced for sale.
The running gear is in good condition; the vehicle is supple and handles pleasantly. The steering has no abnormal play and the suspension does its job well. The brakes are effective and well balanced. The original sheet metal wheels have their body-coloured chrome hubcaps. Rare: all the period booklets and documentation are present.
French registration Favourable technical inspection Possible delivery in Europe Possible warranty up to 36 months In view of the condition and rarity of this model, we are asking €16, 490 for a trade-in and possible exchange. L'atelier des 1000 specialises in the purchase and sale of European Classics and sports cars. Find out more and discover all our vehicles for sale on our website.
To visit us, give us a call! We welcome you by appointment only in our showroom in Glos-sur-Risle, Normandy, only 1h30 from Paris and 40min from Rouen, Deauville, Cabourg and Honfleur. 250 ce
