Highlights
- Only 57,000 km from origin
- Only two previous owners
- Belonged to a well-known industrial family
- Original Italian number plates (Rome)
- Well-preserved specimen in excellent condition
The Charm
The Mercedes-Benz W114 embodied the famous marque's commitment to engineering excellence and understated luxury in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Often nicknamed the 'Strich Acht' (Eight Bar) because of its 1968 debut, this series established Mercedes' reputation for durability, reliability and sophisticated design, influencing the company's saloons for decades to come.
This 1970 example stands out for its provenance and preservation. With only 57,000 km since its origin and only two previous owners - one of them a well-known industrial family - this 250/8 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved piece of Mercedes-Benz history.
This 1970 example stands out for its provenance and preservation. With only 57,000 km since its origin and only two previous owners - one of them a well-known industrial family - this 250/8 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved piece of Mercedes-Benz history.
History and Documentation
- First registered in Italy on 18/12/1970
- Only two previous owners
- 57,000 km, declared as real
- Formerly owned by a renowned industrial family
- Retains original Rome plates
- Not registered with the Italian Automotoclub Storico Italiano
Conditions
- Bodywork in excellent condition
- Reportedly only has minor imperfections visible in the photos
- Underbody also in very good condition
- Original interior in very good condition
Mechanics
- M114 2.5-litre straight-six engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- According to the seller, the vehicle drives pleasantly on the road
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