Believed to have originally been owned by a member of the Guinness family
Top-of-the-range specification with leather, electric windows, and electric sunroof
Described by the vendor as original throughout
The Appeal
The 280E represents the pinnacle of the W123 saloon range, powered by Mercedes-Benz's refined inline-six and offering a level of mechanical durability that has become the stuff of legend. Pure executive comfort was the order of the day, and these handsomely-styled cars soon became synonymous with airport transport, high-mileage cars-for-hire and the well-to-do businessman.
This 1984 example has been in the current owner's care for nearly 20 years, during which time it has been entrusted exclusively to a local Mercedes specialist for maintenance. Its earlier history carries an intriguing footnote: the car is believed to have originally been owned by a member of the Guinness family.image.png1.92 MB
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