Winning bid
€7,650

1988 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

Highlights

  • Rare Manual
  • Attractive blue paintwork with well-appointed interior
  • Registered in Andorra and currently based in Spain
  • VAT paid for export to any EU country

The Appeal

Perhaps one of the best-regarded modern classics in Mercedes-Benz’ repertoire, this pillarless coupe is a sophisticated tourer, with a distinctive grille, nicely appointed interior and that all-important German engineering, that made for an utterly solid, dependable - but stylish - motor. 
Previously registered in Andorra, this stylish example has been nicely kept and should make for a solid daily. Plus, where can you ever go wrong with a two-tone finish..?

The History and Paperwork

  • Originally sold and registered in Andorra in 1988
  • As far as the vendor is aware, there have been only two previous owners
  • Car indicates 187,486km
  • Oil change circa 2,000km ago
  • inspección periódica expired in 2019
  • However the car’s inspection history is exceptionally clear 
  • Small history file includes:
    • inspección periódica certificates from 2016, 2017 and 2018
    • These also list the results of all previous inspections
    • Registration paperwork

The Interior

  • Stylish blue MB-Tex interior with wooden veneers
  • Seats in good order with only minor signs of wear
  • Door cards are clean and well presented
  • Dashboard is well-presented with Zebrano centre console
  • All instruments are clean and well presented
  • No reported faults with any of the internal features (AC works)
  • Modern radio fitted
  • No clear faults with the carpets and headlining
  • Boot is well presented with a good lining

The Exterior 

  • Blue paintwork with plastic and chrome trims
  • Paintwork shows some blemishes
  • A scuff can be seen to the headlight lenses on the right-hand rear corner
  • Some scuffs and scratches, particularly to the bumpers and mirrors
  • Chromework presents well with a minor patina 
  • Car is sitting on its original pepperpot alloys
  • Shod in a full set of Michelin tyres which appear to have good treads
  • Sills appear solid with the underside of the car presenting nicely

The Mechanics 

  • M103 6-cylinder engine
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Engine bay is clean and well kept with no major faults we can highlight
  • The vendor reports no issues with how the car is running
  • New center exhaust section fitted in 2018 as well as oil and air filters

Summary

Stylish, with all of the essential features that make the brand such a legend of classic motoring, this 300CE is a solid prospect for a daily driver. 
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Auction Details

  • Year1988
  • MakeMercedes
  • Model300CE
  • ColourBlue
  • Odometer188,000 Kilometres
  • Engine size2962cc
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownMadrid
  • CountrySpain
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

6 Bids from 5 bidders

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Bid
€7,650
14/06/23
zondalo••••
Bid
€5,800
14/06/23
nego••••
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€5,600
14/06/23
molliti••••
Bid
€5,000
11/06/23
holmes.••••
Bid
€4,500
10/06/23
DYL••••
Bid
€4,000
09/06/23

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