Highlights

Complete car in silver metallic with blue interior
Enthusiast-owned car with just six registered keepers
Desirable 2.5L straight six model with auto box
Scope to improve or good basis for parts

The Appeal

It was typical of Mercedes-Benz that the firm could spin a sleek, pillarless coupe out of the boxy and functional W114 saloon. These elegant, expensive four seat cars are rare finds today, yet practical ones if you need a classic with passenger and boot space.

This enthusiast-owned car has been well known in Club circles, although it could do with a little TLC from the right buyer now. Finished in silver with a dark blue interior, it is complete and is therefore a good basis for restoration because interior parts are becoming scarce.

The car could also be used as a basis for spares, but with W114 coupes becoming thin on the ground and this car evidently having led a loved life, we hope it receives the attention it deserves.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 20th April 1970
Only six registered keepers
Formerly owned by members of the Mercedes Benz Owners Club
Car has been well known in MBOC circle
Last MOT expired in January 2017
Regularly used from 2005 to 2017 according to MOT records
Now MOT exempt of course
We understand that the sale includes a history file but this is not shown in photos

The Condition

Silver metallic paintwork in aged condition with obvious signs of deterioration
Paintwork will likely require a full respray along with bodywork restoration
Bodywork shows signs of age to various panels as can be checked in photos
Sits on correct factory steel wheels with body colour hub caps showing some marks
Underside has signs of corrosion and buyers should inspect photos closely
Some exterior features are missing such as door mirror and grille ornament
Blue vinyl interior in fair condition for age with evident wear to note in photos
Blue vinyl seats are presentable with some small tears and wear to note
Dashboard is presentable with wear to area around handbrake handle
Veneers, switchgear and trim generally in fair condition with some aging
Door cards are in complete, presentable order with some age to note
Retains a period-correct radio and two-spoke factory steering wheel
Exterior lights, glasswork and trim are complete except as noted and shown in photos

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The Mechanics

2,496cc M114 straight six engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Regularly used since 2005 according to MOT records
This is a restoration project and will require mechanical recommissioning
The car was not started or run during photography

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