Highlights
- Sharp, stylish W114 in grey over red colour scheme
- Desirable pre-facelift model with twin chromed bumpers
- Extensive history file, reportedly including original sales documents
- Recently serviced with significant mechanical work
- Large history file showing considerable recent expenditure
- New bespoke stainless-steel exhaust fitted
- Road tax and MOT exempt
The Appeal
The W114 is one of the rarest kinds of saloon—one that, when new, could handle both the corporate parking lot and the taxi-rank queue. Or, today, as these photos show, it lines up outside smart hotels or alongside some modern street art. Wherever it goes, there’s something about Paul Bracq’s timeless lines that gives it presence, style, and appeal in any setting.
That’s especially true of this car, thanks to its grey paint and red interior—an especially striking combination. It’s a really tidy, pre-facelift example, with those double bumpers and classic stack headlights. The cabin is a real treat: acres of red leatherette, with matching dashboard and carpets, looking smart and appearing to be largely original.
The vendor acquired the car in 2023. They tell us there’s a large history file documenting regular attention. The recent mechanical work has been thorough; the twin carburettors have been ultrasonically cleaned and re-tuned, a new bespoke stainless-steel exhaust has been fitted, and the car has been serviced with fresh fluids, new engine mounts, a refurbished starter motor, and new tyres. The vendor says the engine now runs beautifully and describes the car as a real head-turner. From the photos, we’d agree.
Key Information
- Mileage: 98,600 miles indicated; the odometer is reported as inoperative
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
- Technical specs: M130 2,496cc straight-six petrol, four-speed automatic
- Paperwork: Extensive history file, reportedly including original sales documents advised
The Detail
- Recently serviced with new oil, spark plugs, and HT leads
- New differential oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid
- Refurbished starter motor fitted
- New engine mounts installed
- New bespoke stainless-steel exhaust fitted
- New tyres fitted
- Twin carburettors stripped, ultrasonically cleaned, reassembled, and tuned
- Attractive grey paintwork in good overall condition, with full condition available to check in photos
- Burgundy red leatherette interior with red carpets
- The vendor describes the roof lining as clean
- White Bakelite steering wheel and gear selector
- Whitewall tyres
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