Highlights
- Smart C124 with desirable specification
- Well preserved condition for age, rides and drives like new
- Attractive list of factory options including very rare climate control
- Long MOT to August 2024 with no advisories
- £10,000 investment since 2018 with few miles since
- Recently serviced
The Appeal
The increasingly desirable C12 E320 Cabriolet is equipped with a the desirable top-end 24V 3.2litre straight six engine providing a compelling blend of restrained, unshowy style and plenty of power.
Such is the usability and reliability of these cars that it is rare to find one like this, a very well preserved example with relatively low miles. Finished in an appealing blend of Imperial Red paintwork over Mushroom leather it left the factory with a particularly long list of options.
Previously sold by the vendor, a renowned marque specialist, in 2018 it has subsequently received £10,000 of investment with few miles covered. He describes the car as driving and performing like new and wanting for nothing.
Whether used as a daily or lightly fettled for shows, this is a unique opportunity to benefit from all that work.
Previously sold by the vendor, a renowned marque specialist, in 2018 it has subsequently received £10,000 of investment with few miles covered. He describes the car as driving and performing like new and wanting for nothing.
Whether used as a daily or lightly fettled for shows, this is a unique opportunity to benefit from all that work.
The History and Paperwork
- UK market car first registered 9th February 1994
- VIN records show this car was built in December 1993 and despatched on 7th January 1994
- MOT records verify the mileage
- MOT to 25th August 2024 with no advisories
- All MOTs from first in 1994 except for period 2005 to 2008
- Previously acquired in 2018 form the seller, a renowned marque specialist
- £10,000 of work since 2019, documented below with few miles covered since
- Wheels fully refurbished and fitted with new tyres
- Factory service book with stamps
Work in 2018:
- New DAB radio
- Rectified central locking function
- Removed rear subframe and overhauled with new struts and rubbers
- Dressed rear chassis for future rust prevention
- Renewed brake lines
- Renewed both front wings with OEM panels
- Major service including transmission service and fuel filter
- Renewed fuse box
- Renewed air mass sensor
- Renewed front strut top mounts
Work in 2019:
- Replaced wiper motor
- Lubrication service
- Suspension work
Work in 2020:
- Lubrication service
- Brake fluid renewed
Work in 2021:
- Lubrication service
- Rectify seat butler
- New electric aerial and speakers
- Replace camshaft magnet
- Replace V belt and pulleys
- Replace boot struts
Work in 2022:
- Lubrication service
Work in 2023:
- Lubrication service
- Rectify air conditioning not working
- Rectify cruise control not working
Factory options include:
- Draft deflector
- Storage box in front tray
- Cruise control
- Tow bar set up
- Front armrest
- Headlamp wash wipe
- Remote locking
- Climate control
This much-historied car was originally sold by the vendor in 2018 since when it has received £10,000 of investment. This work was undertaken by the vendor, a Mercedes-Benz specialist of renown. This work is listed above and includes servicing work irrespective of mileage as the car has covered few miles in that time.
The vendor reports that the car rides and performs 'like new.' It was highly specified from new, including rare climate control as well as cruise control, both working correctly as does the black folding roof.
The vendor reports that the car rides and performs 'like new.' It was highly specified from new, including rare climate control as well as cruise control, both working correctly as does the black folding roof.
The Condition
- Overall this is a very well presented car that has clearly been cared for
- There are some signs of use and age but they are minor and do not detract
- No noticeable corrosion across bodywork or underside
- Smart Imperial Red (code 582U) paintwork with no immediately noticeable chips
- Eight hole factory recently refurbished 15in alloy wheels
- These are in unmarked, unkerbed condition
- Shod with quality new Dunlop tyres showing plenty of tread
- Black fabric roof (code 9001) well kept with deep colour and no visible issues
- Rear window presents well with clear screen
- Lights are unmarked with clear lenses and good colour with no cracks
- Body colour bumpers are unscuffed with no noticeable marks
- Chromework presents similarly with deep shine and no tarnishing
- Smart Mushroom leather interior showing only very light signs of age and wear
- Driver’s seat shows light cracking to headrest and seat base
- Rear of driver’s seat shows some light marks
- Other seats are otherwise unmarked and retain full factory shape
- Rear seat pop-up rollover hoops show light staining to tops
- Ruched leather door trims well kept with complete, undamaged trim and furniture
- Small crack on plastic sill shroud on passenger side
- Plastic sill cover on driver’s side has silver trim deteriorated
- Trim on top of nearside B post is damaged
- Good carpets throughout with factory over mats fitted in front
- Boot carpet is generally well kept, only a light area of staining to right hand side
- Dark wood veneers display well, only very slightly deteriorated on centre console
- Switchgear well kept with clear decals and no visible scuffs
- Dashboard in good condition with no noticeable marks or cracks
- Alpine aftermarket stereo fitted
- First aid kit complete and appears to be unused
- Full size spare wheel with what appears to be a factory steel rim
The Mechanics
- 3,199cc Mercedes-Benz 24V straight six developing 210bhp
- 5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- Sound deadening loose on edge of bonnet
- MOT records back to 1994 verify the mileage
- Extensive service history including regular visits irrespective of mileage
- Extensive maintenance work since 2018 totalling £10,000
- Recently serviced and work to air conditioning and cruise control system
- We are told that the car drives and performs 'like new'
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