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Highlights
Only 116,000 km (72,000 miles) from new
Just 2 former registered keepers, with first keeper being the MD of The Klein Karoo Farmers Co-Op
Dry stored in arid South African climate, resulting in very good preservation
Pre-facelift Paul Bracq design with original trim and period-correct MB Bundt alloy wheels
Recently serviced with new Bilstein shocks, renewed brake callipers, and new tyres all-round
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz W114 series represents one of Paul Bracq's most elegant designs, combining timeless proportions with the legendary Mercedes-Benz build quality that made these cars virtually indestructible and an unbeatable choice for an executive car. Decades later, they remain almost unquantifiable in their elegance - a real 'old-money' style car.
This 1971 230 Auto is a particularly desirable pre-facelift example, featuring the clean, uncluttered styling that characterised Bracq's original vision. It's a fine example, too, having spent most of its life in the arid climate of Oudtshoorn, South Africa, with just two careful owners. The combination of low mileage, original condition, and recent mechanical refurbishment makes this a rare opportunity and a highly desirable classic.
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