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Highlights
- One of the last versions of the restyled Mercedes W115, well preserved
- Elegant red-on-cream colour scheme
- Economical and ideal as an everyday classic car
- Rich historical documentation, including ASI certification
- Current long-term enthusiast owner
The Attractiveness
The biggest attraction of the Mercedes-Benz W115 and W114 saloons was that, whether one bought it as a taxi or as a representative saloon, they were very similar to each other.
And this was a great advantage, because each was built to the strictest factory standards.
And this was a great advantage, because each was built to the strictest factory standards.
This meant that W115s were widespread on roads all over the world in the 1970s.
Many are still in service today, thanks to their legendary reliability. Although largely unchanged during their long lives, cars produced after '73 had a longer, lower front grille and introduced the iconic 'self-cleaning' rear lights.
Many are still in service today, thanks to their legendary reliability. Although largely unchanged during their long lives, cars produced after '73 had a longer, lower front grille and introduced the iconic 'self-cleaning' rear lights.
This W114 200D seems to have had a quieter life, but it shows how solid and reassuring these understatedly styled cars are. It is in excellent condition with an attractive colour scheme and has good documentation, including a long-standing ASI certificate. It has been owned by its current enthusiast owner since 2004. It is a well-maintained and very economical W114 that could easily be used as an everyday car or well represented at exhibitions and rallies.
History and Documentation
- First registered in Frosinone, southern Italy, on 5 July 1974
- PRA documentation dated 30 June 2004 recording the purchase by the seller
- Stamped service booklet up to 1982
- Documentation of past overhauls
- Original registration document
- ASI certificate dated 10 July 2006
Condition
- Colour Red, code 514H, with cream MB Tex interior
- The vehicle is in very attractive condition, probably the result of a partial restoration and painting carried out in the past
- The bodywork presents itself well, with no visible rust but with signs of a more dated restoration
- Underbody is in similar condition, with no visible problems to report
- Paintwork is well finished, with only a few small marks on the rear of the driver's side mudguard
- Chrome plating well preserved, complete and apparently undamaged
- Lights in similar condition, with clear, undamaged lenses and no cracks
- Some chipping on the front, not noticeable and not affecting the appearance
- Properly painted steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and body-coloured threads
- Fitted with Hankook tyres of good quality and in good condition
- Very well maintained interior, apparently original and unrestored
- Front and rear seats in cream MB Tex with only slight discolouring visible, probably easily repaired
- Well-maintained dashboard with full range of factory instruments with no visible damage or deterioration
- Aftermarket gear knob and Pioneer stereo, but otherwise interior appears original
- Protective mats to preserve the carpet, which is in good condition where visible
- Door panels and fittings in good condition with manual windows
- Roof lining in the same condition with no visible cracks or marks
- Solid, well-preserved boot, which appears to have been restored in the past
- Spare wheel with steel rim in the boot
Mechanics
- OM615 2-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine
- 4-speed manual gearbox
- Unfortunately, at the time of writing, we have no details of the car's maintenance documentation
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