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1971 Mercedes-Benz 230 Auto (W114) – A Time Capsule of Mercedes-Benz Excellence

Some classics are restored. Others are revered.

And then, there are cars like this—the ones that have been preserved, cherished, and kept exactly as they left the factory.

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 230 Automatic (W114) is one such car.

A Lifetime of Care & Devotion

Owned from new by a single meticulous lady in the dry and sun-drenched climate of Bloemfontein, this Mercedes-Benz has lived a life of privilege—always garaged, always maintained, and never left to the elements.

With a genuine 116, 000 KM from new, it is an unrestored but immaculately preserved specimen, still wearing its original factory-applied Mercedes-Benz Medium Blue paint with zero rust, zero rot, and zero excuses.

A true time warp.

The W114 – Overbuilt, Understated, and Built to Last

Penned by the legendary Paul Bracq, the W114 series was the first Mercedes-Benz designed from the ground up to be safer, stronger, and more refined than anything that had come before it.

With a smooth automatic transmission, tank-like construction, and luxurious, yet restrained styling, the 230 quickly became the car of choice for diplomats, executives, and those who valued engineering over excess.

A Colour Combination of Pure Class

Finished in factory-correct DB 903 Medium Blue, this 230 remains arrow-straight, with a deep, lustrous shine and perfectly preserved brightwork.

Step inside, and the original Tobacco MB-Tex interior tells a story of care and respect.

The seats remain supple, unmarked, and flawless—a testament to both Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship and a lifetime of meticulous ownership.

The dash is crack-free, the steering wheel gleams, and the cabin still carries the unmistakable scent of original Stuttgart materials.

And yes, it still has its factory Blaupunkt radio receiver, a rare and desirable period feature.

Mechanically Sorted by a Master

This is no garage queen—it has been kept in full mechanical health and drives as a W114 should—solid, smooth, and refined.

Recently, it received major servicing and expert tuning by the revered Mercedes-Benz master, Thomas Kershaw.

The new Bilstein shocks complete the picture, ensuring it rides with the grace and poise only a well-maintained Mercedes-Benz can deliver. A Collectible, a Classic, an Investment

This W114 is not just a car—it is a rolling monument to an era when Mercedes-Benz built cars to outlast their owners.

In today’s world of skyrocketing values on classic Mercedes-Benz sedans, an unmolested, unrestored, and fully documented survivor like this is a true blue-chip investment.

Due to the political instability in South Africa, I am selling off my entire collection of investment-grade classics. This is one of the finest, most original W114s available anywhere in the world today.

The car will be professionally and lovingly shipped worldwide by Freight Factory at a specially negotiated rate, ensuring it arrives in the same pristine condition it has been kept in for over five decades.

If you want a true heirloom classic, a perfectly preserved example, and one of the last true Mercedes-Benz sedans built to a standard—not a price, this is it.

Serious buyers only. No dreamers, no joyrides, and no time-wasters.