Lot details Registration No: L12 SEC Chassis No: WDB1400702A165570 Mot Expiry: Nov 2010
Introduced in August 1991, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class (codenamed W140) was a technological tour de force. Renowned for its peerless build quality and refinement, it boasted such niceties as double pane window glazing and self-closing doors and boot. Based upon a rigid monocoque bodyshell equipped with all-round independent suspension (double-wishbone front / multi-link rear), four-wheel disc brakes and power assisted steering, its imposing 'footprint' belied excellent road manners. A challenger for the title of 'best car in the world', the Stuttgart manufacturer's flagship could be had in standard saloon, long wheelbase or fixed-head coupe guises, the two-door coupe, as here, being the most elegant. Electronically limited to 155mph, the S 500 Coupe was powered by a 4973cc dohc 32-valve V8 engine. Known internally as the M119, this imposing unit was credited with 322bhp and 354lbft of torque. Mated to standard fit automatic transmission, it reputedly enabled the sleek two-door to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds.
Finished in Nautic Blue metallic with grey leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. While as one might expect of such a quality car, he states that the electrics are "all working". Recently fitted with a new battery, the handsome coupe is understood to have covered some 107,000 miles from new (a mere trifle for a big Mercedes-Benz V8) and to be accompanied by a service book stamped up to 93,605 miles. "Many thousands of pounds have been spent maintaining and servicing this undervalued and magnificent classic coupe" states the vendor before adding that it is "fabulous to drive". Riding on correct-type alloy wheels, it comes with a fresh MOT certificate.
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