A rare family heirloom passed down through three generations
Kept in a garage for over 20 years
Complete bodywork restoration carried out 25 years ago
One of the very first Mercedes models with electric windows, air locks and air suspension
The Plus
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL represents the pinnacle of German automotive engineering in the late 1960s, combining refined design with technology that was far ahead of its time. This 1968 example has a touching family history, having been passed down from generation to generation since it was bought new - from the current owner's grandparents, to his father (who used it for his wedding), to the family company.
Stored safely in a garage for over two decades, this Mercedes is a veritable time capsule. It benefits from a complete restoration of the bodywork carried out 25 years ago and retains a series of luxury features from the era: electric windows, central locking and air suspension and automatic gearbox.IMG_5655 Antoine Roch (1).jpeg4.76 MB
History and documents
First registered in 1968, remained in the same family from the outset (grandparents, father, then family company Financière Henry R.).
The serial numbers match
MOT expired in January 2025
Collector's vehicle that belonged to the vendor's grandparents, and then to his father, who used it for his wedding.
No service history available
Stored in a garage for over 20 years without being driven
2.8-litre in-line 6-cylinder petrol injection engine
Three-speed automatic gearbox
The seller states that the ride is satisfactory, but that it will become optimal after the necessary refurbishments.
Work to be carried out: exhaust system, brake callipers to be de-rigged, automatic suspension (air bellows) to be serviced, as well as general maintenance.
Other work may be required depending on the findings of the MOT.
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