HIGHLIGHTS

Recent South African import, ready to register
Six-cylinder auto flagship
Smart Ivory leather interior
Lovely condition throughout
Rare twin cam engine, a real performance car
The 280 6 cylinder was the top of the range car
Superb example of a very rare Mercedes model that is on the button and running beautifully

THE APPEAL

Quite apart from their incredible build quality, there were several things that were significant about the timelessly solid Mercedes-Benz “W114” models, launched in 1968.

The cars were styled by Paul Bracq, who had previously designed the iconic ‘Pagoda’ roof Mercedes SLs, and the W114 featured a number of styling cues carried straight over from the iconic sports car, namely the fluted wheel arches and vertically stacked front headlamp lenses, along with its narrow A-pillars and steeply curved windscreen.

The W114 was also one of the most over-engineered cars ever made – delightfully simple ad wonderfully sturdy, yet at the same time brimming with class and prestige.

This example is a 1976 280 that has spent most of its life in South Africa until it was imported here this year. It’s the flagship of the W114 range, equipped with alloy wheels and a four-speed automatic transmission.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

Imported from South Africa
Built on Mercedes-Benz’s behalf by Car Distributors of East London in South Africa’s Cape Province
Manufactured in 1976
Tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt
Requires first registration with DVLA – a straightforward process. The vendor is a former South African resident and is more than happy to assist with the registration process.
Only 65000 miles

THE INTERIOR

Original Ivory leatherette interior
Excellent overall condition with no tears or damage, just some minor wear to driver’s side lower seat bolster
Excellent condition dash, door cards, headlining and carpets
Retro-styled modern USB/Bluetooth remote control stereo
Original tools
Later-style soft-finish steering wheel
The dash is free from cracks or damage
Aftermarket tailored floor mats
Only the 6 cylinder cars had the walnut dashboard
Extremely rare AIR CONDITIONING option - meaning a totally different dashboard
Front head rests

THE EXTERIOR

Original “Mercedes Dark Blue” colour scheme
Repainted in original colour scheme
Good front bumper and grille, with minor pitting
Rear bumper has some surface corrosion and has been painted
Apparently excellent underneath, with no signs of welding
Very smart ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys with brand new tyres all-round
Outstanding car with ZERO rust NOR has it ever had a rust repair
Uber cool Bundt period correct alloy wheels - refurbished with brand new tyres

THE MECHANICS

2,778cc straight-six
Four-speed automatic
Starts and runs well holding good oil pressure and a steady temperature
Freshly serviced and inspected by a classic car specialist ready for sale
Standard power steering ( not offered on the 4 cylinder cars ) only found on the 280 sixes

SUMMARY

This is a handsome and well-presented car that epitomises the very best of Mercedes-Benz build quality from an era where it made some of the finest and best-engineered cars in the world.

In addition, this one is the flagship of the W114 range – a top-of-the-tree 280 model with those distinctive alloy wheels and the company’s proven and lively six-cylinder powertrain. A great example of the most desirable offering in the W114 model range.

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