Description
Description
The w114/ 115 Series deserves a spot in the most iconic Mercedes of all time not only for its innovative engineered design but also for its immense popularity with nearly 2 million units produced. Paul Bracq’s inspiration is best represented in the elegance of the pilarless coupe which spanned from 1969 to 1976 with 67048 units produced of which 11668 were fitted with the carbureted 2. 8lt M130 engine.
The one featured here was produced in 1973 in Byzantine Gold Metallic and dispatched to Greece to its first owner. Four decades later it was sold to a private collector who decided to conduct a bare metal respray in the original color, a re-trim in leather and a full mechanical service that included a cylinder head overhaul. Once completed it was certified for its originality by FIVA of Greece.
Specifications
Model year: 1973
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Series: 114. 023
Designer: Paul Bracq
Model: 250/ C 2. 8
Version: Europe
Body type: 2-door, 4-passenger, coupe
Chassis number: 114. 023-10-010405
Engine type: M130. 923
Engine specifications: 2778cc, 6 cylinder inline., single overhead camshaft, double Solex carbureted, compression 8. 7:1, 129bhp @ 5000rpm, 245Nm @ 3200rpm
Engine number: 130. 923-10-009470
Transmission type: 4-speed manual
Exterior color, code: Byzantine Gold Metallic, db422H
Interior color, code, trim: Black, 240, full leather
Options:
427 Mercedes-Benz Power Steering and Manual transmission with Floor Shift
466 Central Locking System
484 Self-Leveling Suspension and Undershields
510 Becker Radio Mexico Cassette Full Stereo, Electronic, Kurier LM/ MW/ SW/ USW
531 Automatic Antenna
580 BEHR Air Conditioner
592 Heat-Insulating Glass All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter
Service history:
2016
Body: Bare metal respray in original Byzantine Gold Metallic
Interior: Entire cabin retrimmed in Black 240 leather
2017
Engine: Cylinder head and carburetors overhauled
Cooling: Radiator re-cored
Drivetrain: New flywheel and clutch
Current registration: Federation Internationale Vehicules Anciens (FIVA), Greece
Current mileage (km): 92703