Lot details Registration No: PGE581Y Chassis No: 12305322027205 Mot Expiry: Sept 2012
Mercedes-Benz introduced the four-door saloons from its new W123 model range during January 1976. The 230CE and 280CE four-seater coupe derivatives were launched in the spring of the same year and the long wheelbase saloon and estate car variants followed the next year. The coupes were based on a shortened (by 8.5cm) version of the saloon platform. They shared an elegant, pillarless two-door, four-seater body with capacious boot. The 230CE was powered by a four-cylinder 2307cc engine producing around 109bhp, while the 280CE sported a straight-six 2746cc unit that offered 185bhp and endowed the car with considerably more performance than its sibling - i.e. a top speed of just under 120mph and an acceleration from 0-60mph of some 9.5 seconds. The 280CE's Bosch fuel-injected engine was mated to four-speed automatic transmission. The suspension was independent all-round with front / rear anti-roll bars. Steering was by power assisted Daimler-Benz recirculating ball and the braking by servo assisted four-wheel discs. The handbrake, of unusual design at the time, was operated by a pull-out handle to the right of the steering wheel. Steel wheels were standard equipment - alloy ones were an option. A beautifully constructed long distance touring car, the 280CE continued to sell well in the UK until 1985, despite its relatively high asking price.
Finished in Dark Blue Metallic with Cream cloth upholstery, this particular example is understood to possess "full service history up to 74,000 miles and partial service history thereafter" (its current odometer reading apparently stands at some 97,000 miles). Stated by the vendor to have an engine that "runs very well", paintwork with "no rust" and electrical equipment which is "currently all working", 'PGE 581Y' also reportedly boasts a "serviceable" automatic transmission and "very good" bodywork and interior trim. Sporting a sunroof and alloy wheels, this handsome Mercedes-Benz coupe is offered for sale with the aforementioned paperwork, road fund licence valid until 31st January 2012 and MOT certificate valid until September 28th 2012.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is estimated at £2,000 to 3,000 and is not No Reserve as stated in the catalogue.
PLEASE NOTE: The service book for this vehicle is stamped up to c. 30,000 miles with one further stamp at c. 77,000 miles and not as stated in the catalogue.
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