Highlights
- Very original low-mileage car in great condition
- Engine rebuilt 2,000 km ago by marque specialist costing over €11,000
- Mechanical overhaul covering brakes, suspension, fuel injection and ignition
- Undercarriage and trims protected with Mike Sanders corrosion treatment
- Recent engine and gearbox service
- Polish technical inspection valid to July 2026
The Appeal
Much as we admire the timeless lines of the boxy W123 saloon, its transformation into a stylish pillarless coupé was inspired. These cars are highly engineered and virtually unburstable, and therefore make excellent touring companions.
The one you want is this car, the 280CE with the fuel-injected 185bhp 'M118' straight-six engine, allied to a relaxing 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox. This car comes to market fresh from a vast amount of mechanical investment that included an engine rebuild by a marque specialist that cost over €11,000. Other work has included brake, suspension, fuel injection and ignition system overhauls. You can see how fresh this work is from the photos. We’re told that the car has covered just 2,000 km since completion.
The total mileage is reported to be under 98,000 km, which likely explains why this attractive car remains in such good condition. The Astral Silver paintwork has received a recent refresh, while the black leather interior, with its smart Zebrano wood veneers, is also well-preserved. The engine and gearbox have been recently serviced, and there is a current Polish technical inspection valid to July 2026.
The trick when buying any classic is to find one where someone else has put in all the work. Here is just such a car.
The vendor says:
“Top quality coupé with amazing state, never rebuilt body and 97,500 km on the dash.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 97,631 km (stated as correct by the vendor, not verified)
- Country of registration: Poland
- Technical inspection status: valid until July 2 2026
- Technical specs: 185bhp 2.8-litre six-cylinder petrol, 185hp, 4G-TRONIC automatic
- Paperwork: photo documentation of rear fender work available; no further documentation details provided by the vendor
The Detail
- Attractive Astral Silver metallic paintwork with recent refresh work
- Body described by the vendor as original
- Rear wings had scratches and minor dents removed; photo documentation available
- Paint refreshed on approximately 80% of the surface; roof retains original paint
- Trims and underside cleaned and protected with Mike Sanders product at a cost of over €1,800
- Four water seals in door weatherstrips and near rear windows replaced at a cost of €1,900
- All windows and headlights reported as original
- Chrome bumpers cleaned and painted from the inside; chrome around side windows has localised white haze
- Interior wood trims complete and fitted; headliner and carpets reported as original
- Two small dashboard cracks under 1 cm — one behind the instruments, one near the vent by the front window
- Two small dents on the passenger seat leather upholstery with no cracks or holes
- Radio powers on and illuminates but is not currently functioning and requires diagnostics
- Engine rebuilt approximately eight years ago using original parts at a cost exceeding €11,000
- Rebuild carried out by a mechanic with 40 years experience, who previously restored engines for the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart
- Rebuild included new pistons, rings, full bearing set, machined head, crankshaft alignment, cylinder honing, and two new camshafts
- Approximately 2,000 km covered since the engine rebuild, with oil and filter changes carried out
- The vendor states the engine runs smoothly, does not overheat, and maintains maximum oil pressure
- Gearbox fitted with new oil and filter; the vendor states it shifts smoothly with no slipping or jerking
- Braking system renewed with four new discs, four flexible hoses, new pads, and four refurbished callipers with new seals and pistons
- Exhaust system cleaned and painted; one leak repaired
- Suspension fitted with four new Kayaba gas shock absorbers and a set of new rubber components including stabiliser links
- K-Jetronic fuel injection system rebuilt and adjusted; fuel tank cleaned, new Bosch fuel pump installed, and all fuel lines renewed
- Ignition system fitted with new Bosch distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, and high-tension leads
- Cooling system hoses new or verified; radiator noted to be leak-free
- Electrical system serviced and repaired with a new battery installed
- All fluids, filters, oils, and drive belts replaced
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