*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 10/2001 ***
Highlights
- Beautiful and increasingly rare silver over black RHD W114 250 CE Coupe
- Comprehensively restored including body, upholstery and paint
- Current keeper has owned for the last 16 years
- MOT, Tax and ULEZ free for London driving
- In demand for commercial, film, TV and magazine work
The Appeal
With its pillarless side profile and distinctive ‘stack’ headlights, the W114 coupe is one of Paul Bracq’s finest designs and has come to be regarded as one of the iconic Mercedes models. So, it is perhaps no surprise to discover that this car is in demand with film and TV producers and photographers for commercial shoots. Recognised for its pioneering features, engineering, build and quality, it is also considered to have one of the most reliable engines in history.
It was the first of the Mercedes models to feature the Bosch D-Jetronic fully electronic fuel injection, a central console and the now iconic ribbed lights and is an original, increasingly rare, RHD UK market model. Significant restoration work by the current owner included bodywork, floorplates and upholstery with the car being ‘taken down to its wheel arches’ and restored.
Despite the passage of time, it remains in very good order. The current keeper, who bought it in 2009, has clearly looked after it. Recent work includes a full service plus new auxiliary and power steering belts, front discs and pads, alternator air and fuel filters. This is a really stand out, stylish car that definitely deserves the term ‘cool classic.’
The vendor says:
“This model has increased in value significantly over the last twenty years and its value is predicted to rise exponentially over the next five to ten years as it becomes even more rare.
“All the heavy work and expenditure has been done. The bodywork is near immaculate. This is the perfect round town or country car for someone who loves the look and beauty of a classic car but does not want to be doing huge amounts of restoration work and wants a car that is beautiful, very cool, that drives well and that will continue to increase in value.”
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 11th August 1971
- Current keeper since June 2009
- Previously white, which was changed in January 2000
- Older restoration refinished in silver over black
- Extensive refurbishment covering floors, bodywork and interior retrim
- MOT, tax and ULEZ compliant for London driving
- No full service history available, but details available for current keeper’s ownership
- Vendor states that the mileage is higher than 29,623 miles displayed
- Vendor tells us that it is in demand for commercial visual work
The Condition
- Silver exterior paintwork following comprehensive restoration
- Restoration work done to remove rust from floor panels up
- Well-kept exterior showing few signs of age and use
- Due to the age of the vehicle, buyers should be realistic about minor wear
- Extensive exterior chromework in good order with bright finish as shown
- Factory standard car with steel wheels on chromed body colour hub caps
- Underside is in good order
- Seats have been restored and re-upholstered
- Pillarless window operation in good working order
- Four new tyres recently fitted
- Smart interior with wood veneers and retains a classic-style radio
The Mechanics
- 2,496cc 150bhp M114 straight six fuel-injected engine
- 4spd automatic transmission with column shift
- The vendor states the car is running well
- Recent work has included replacement of front brake discs and pads
- New fuel filter and air filter installed
- New distributor cap fitted
- Alternator replaced
- Auxiliary and power steering belts replaced
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