Highlights
- 2.8L I6 powerplant with automatic transmission
- Highly original, and never restored
- Cream paintwork with blue interior
The Appeal
Introduced in 1965, and enduring all the way up until 1972, the W108 was an enormous success for the Stuttgart brand. With its prominent greenhouse windows and sharp executive styling, it’s little wonder that they’ve become one of many distinctly enduring classics in the Mercedes-Benz repertoire.
This example comes with plenty of time on its Controle Technique, with plenty of originality and the added bonus of power steering - and those oh-so-desirable yellow headlight lenses. We're informed it's been one-family owned from new and is now ready and waiting for its new owner - reportedly starting first time with zero fault.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1972
- European market example
- Originally owned by the vendor's father
- Purchased at 80,000km
- Currently indicates 186,844km on a five-figure odometer
- The vendor informs us that it's been around the clock once and thus now carries 186,844km from new
- Valid technique until December 2027
- Registered with the FFVE
- Registered as collectible with French Carte Grise De Collection
- Complete with original booklets and manuals
- The vendor reports a complete main dealer history up until 140,000km
- Following a maintenance failure by the dealer, the vendor has had all maintenance done by a trusted garage
The Condition
- Paintwork is looking lightly careworn, particularly around the sills and arches
- Some patina to the chromework and branding
- Bodywork itself is free of dents or dings
- Car is sat on its original colour-matched wheels
- Shod in a set of Michelin tyres which are new
- We note the continental-style yellow headlight lenses
- Inside, the car is in blue part-fabric
- Seats are well-used but free of rips and tears
- Adjustable front armrests to provide extra seeing space
- Extensive Zebrano trims
- We note the unusual addition of a badged blanking plate
- Carpets are looking lightly tired
- Headlining is showing some wear though nothing significant
- A curtain has been fitted to the rear deck to prevent sun glare
- Underneath, we can spot some corrosion here and there
- Sills showing some wear, commensurate with age
- Some mud is visible here and there
The Mechanics
- 2.8L I6 powerplant
- Automatic transmission
- Fitted with automatic steering for easy driving
- Engine bay looks in decent order
- We’ve received no reports of mechanical issues
- Vendor reports that the car is starting on a quarter-turn with no issues
- Reportedly it's still more than capable at driving on the Autobahn
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