Highlights
- Barn find W11 believed last driven in 1980
- Very low keepers from new
- Prevously part of Sharpe Family Collection, comprising over 500 cars
- Includes transferable registration plate 10CUL, valued at approximately £3,000
- Includes reconditioned fuel injection metering unit valued at several thousand pounds
- Interesting project with good factory specification
The Appeal
The vestige of finding, stacked headlights, pillarless profile, and an advanced straight-six, fuel-injected engine all explain why the W111 coupe remains so sought after. That demand has fuelled prices, which has fuelled restoration, meaning most have already been renovated.
Not so this one, which presents a rare opportunity for the right collector. Fitted with that fuel injected 2.5L straight six and a 4spd auto box and finished in attractive dark blue with caramel tan leather, it is a nicely specified car in barn find condition. We’re told that it has been off the road since 1980 and has very few keepers. We can’t confirm that, but the low mileage and provenance would support that sort of history. The vendor tells us that he acquired it from the Sharpe Family Collection, which has over 500 cars. It is sold with the valuable 10CUL plate.
The car is clearly for restoration and is reported to be largely complete, albeit with some parts dismantled. The engine is said to turn freely and it is sold with a valuable reconditioned fuel injection metering unit, which alone is worth a hefty sum. This 250SE coupé offers a compelling restoration prospect for the right enthusiast.
The vendor says:
“An excellent opportunity to acquire one of the best looking and rare coupes ever made, this would be a straightforward restoration starting from a totally original and complete car, essentially one owner, comes with a valuable transferable registration (valued at 3k) which the vendor could be keen to retain once the vehicle is restored?”
Key Information
- Mileage: 85,978 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: no current MOT
- Technical specs: 2,500cc inline six-cylinder petrol, four-speed automatic
- Paperwork: V5 present
- Registration: sold on plate 10CUL
The Detail
- Engine turns freely with no apparent camshaft wear we are told
- Reconditioned fuel injection metering unit included but not fitted
- Various parts loosely fitted due to removal of the metering unit
- Rear calipers, discs and fuel pump are absent
- All other ancillaries reported present, with assorted nuts and bolts stored in the boot
- Dark blue paint has micro blisters and will require a full respray or can be left as is
- No bubbles on the wheel arches according to seller
- Some bubbles noted on one front wing
- Small dent on the passenger door
- Chrome reported in good condition with some light damage to note in photos
- The vendor states the glass is perfect throughout
- We are told that the folding sunroof and pop-up visor are in excellent condition and operate correctly
- Doors, bonnet, boot lid, boot floor, arches, front inner wings and sills are reported to be in good order
- Underside requires attention at the front bumper locating panel
- Interior reported in very good condition with a small tear on the driver's seat
- Caramel tan leather present throughout but will need conditioning
- Original radio included
- Door cards and dashboard are in good condition according to seller
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