About The Blaauwbank Collection:

This lot is part of The Blaauwbank Collection, an eclectic mix of vehicles spanning nearly a century of motoring. The collection showcases everything from practical classics to high-end collector cars, all carefully curated and stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled storage hangars in Central South Africa's arid climate.

For overseas buyers, this is an opportunity to acquire classic cars that have never been exposed to salted roads and the damp European climate.

Shipping Logistics:

A fixed-rate containerised shipping quote of £1,189.00 (Cape Town to London Gateway Port) has been secured by the seller via export agent VA Auto Traders (excludes SA transport and UK port fees).

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Highlights

Right-hand drive W116 example with just one former registered keeper
Originally from South Africa, the vendor reports the car is exceedingly solid
Stored indoors for over twenty years before being recently recommissioned
Described by the vendor as "original and unmolested throughout"

The Appeal

The W116 was Mercedes-Benz's flagship saloon of the 1970s, setting new benchmarks in engineering refinement, safety, and long-distance comfort. Powered by the twin-cam M110 inline-six and paired with a ZF automatic gearbox, the 280S offered a smooth and refined driving experience without the hefty fuel bills of the larger-engined variants.

This right-hand drive example is finished in MB Helios Gelb over a black leather interior. It originated from the town of Springs near Johannesburg, South Africa, where the high altitude and dry climate have contributed to its preservation. The sole registered keeper kept the car until his passing, after which it was laid up indoors for over twenty years at around 2,000 metres above sea level. It has since been recommissioned at what is described as considerable expense. The vendor states that it drives well, with a strong engine and a smooth-shifting gearbox.

Key Information

Mileage: 69,453 km indicated (indicated)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: offered without inspection
Technical specs: M110 2.8-litre inline-six petrol, ZF automatic transmission
Paperwork: all SA export paperwork, local export clearance and local customs declarations are included with each vehicle sold from The Blaauwbank Collection

The Detail

Factory-optioned with air conditioning and power steering
Retains what is described as the original AM/FM receiver and whip antenna
Black leather interior described by the vendor as well preserved
MB Helios Gelb exterior
OEM steel wheels with colour-matched hubcaps
The vendor states that much money was spent during the recommissioning process
Smartly presented engine compartment
The car's underside has been photographed for your inspection

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