Highlights
- Early production example with desirable 3.0-litre inline-six engine
- Rare manual transmission
- Single enthusiast owner since 2004 Polish import
- Recently received over €1,000 in mechanical refurbishment
- Period-correct D&W styling kit fitted
The Appeal
Hailing from an era when Mercedes-Benz was responsible for some of the best-engineered and well-made cars the world has ever seen, the W124 exemplified what the Three-Pointed Star was all about.
Here we have a well-specced example of an early 300E, equipped with the seldom-seen five-speed manual gearbox. As the photographs attest, this car is in good condition for its age, resplendent in a fetching colour scheme and sat upon a smart set of period alloy wheels and complete with a period-correct D&W styling kit that adds a subtle nod to 1980s European tuning culture.
This car's appeal is further enhanced by its long-term ownership history, having remained with a single enthusiast since its importation to Poland in 2004. Following recent mechanical refurbishment, it's reportedly ready to go.
Here we have a well-specced example of an early 300E, equipped with the seldom-seen five-speed manual gearbox. As the photographs attest, this car is in good condition for its age, resplendent in a fetching colour scheme and sat upon a smart set of period alloy wheels and complete with a period-correct D&W styling kit that adds a subtle nod to 1980s European tuning culture.
This car's appeal is further enhanced by its long-term ownership history, having remained with a single enthusiast since its importation to Poland in 2004. Following recent mechanical refurbishment, it's reportedly ready to go.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1985
- Imported to Poland in 2004
- 278,758 km
- Primarily in the care of a single enthusiast owner since importation
- Recently received over €1,000 in mechanical refurbishment
- Original exhaust system and factory steering wheel included in the sale
The Condition
- Bodywork appears in smart condition and is reported to be solid with no immediate needs
- Recently detailed
- Recently fitted with new tyres
- Period-correct D&W styling kit installed
- Aftermarket steering wheel installed (factory wheel included)
- Very presentable upholstery
- Some cracks to the veneer varnish
The Mechanics
- 3.0-litre inline-six engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Custom-fabricated sports exhaust system fitted (original exhaust included)
- Engine reported to perform well
- Chassis described by the vendor as feeling composed
- Braking system reportedly operates quietly and effectively
Recent mechanical work reportedly includes:
- New idle air control valve
- New spark plugs
- New high-tension ignition leads
- New brake master cylinder
- New brake pads
- Currently requires some idle adjustment, which can be completed upon request
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