Rare Coupe | Beautiful Colourway | 4 Yrs Owned | Market Auction - Seller Created Listing
Rare coupe, in an amazing colour combination - cream with red interior.
I've owned it for approximately 4 years. This is a reluctant sale, but the loss of storage, a house move, and having to fund a business project combine to force my hand.
Tamir provided a copy of the V5C logbook, which we verified against his photo ID for name and address confirmation.
Tamir provided his photo ID, which we verified against the name and address on the V5C logbook.
History check actioned using HPi, the industry’s top verification service, for finance, write-offs, and stolen records.
Tamir provided a copy of the V5C logbook, which we verified against his photo ID for name and address confirmation.
Tamir provided his photo ID, which we verified against the name and address on the V5C logbook.
History check actioned using HPi, the industry’s top verification service, for finance, write-offs, and stolen records.
Cream paintwork complements the beautiful curves of this elegant design masterpiece, accentuated by the chrome bumpers and trim which are all present.
205/70/14 original size tyres ensure maximum comfort, all with excellent tread and no damage. They're mounted on Mercedes steel wheels in good condition, with some minor imperfections.
The bodywork is, on the whole, in good condition, with no accident damage, dents, or scratches. There are 2 areas of small bubbles on the paint as highlighted in the images.
The underside has no rot, and the sills & floorpans are solid, as are door shuts, tailgate, inner wings and around the bulkhead.
The inner and outer arches are in all good condition. There are some age related imperfections to the chrome work, and the rear passenger side corner chrome piece has a scratch to the underside.
This car arrived from a dry state in the U.S. and has been dry stored in the U.K., so there's no paint fade or cracking. The paint is even throughout, and has a deep shine after a polish.
Minor cosmetic imperfections include the tailgate above the rear bumper area and miscellaneous marks as to be expected on a car this age.
This is overall a perfectly presentable example.
Front & rear screens are free of chips / damage. The headlight and taillight lenses are in good condition with no misting or cracks.
The headlight indicator lens is loose but functional.
There's wear to the chrome trim surrounding the glass and both screens.
Eye catching deep red interior with matching steering wheel, gear knob, and newly fitted carpet and headliner.
A mixture of chrome, red seats, and wood create a luxurious feel in the cabin.
Re-trimmed in 2023 with a high quality vinyl, which is the nearest match to MB-Tex. It's finished in red with red stitching, and remains in excellent condition with no blemishes.
The newly fitted black carpet has had little use since fitment so is still in good condition.
All seat mechanisms work as they should.
There is some wear around edges if headliner around the sunroof.
Finished in dark wood and matching red dash top, the dashboard is all in good condition.
The glovebox wood has a different finish of wood as can be seen in the images. The wood has some age related wear.
The car retains its original Blaupunkt stereo and vdo clock.
The steering wheel is in good condition, and is finished in a cream matching the body - whilst the centre is trimmed in red matching the seats. The chrome frame has light marks but presents well, and the gear knob in great condition in a matching cream.
Starts and drives great for a car of its age, with sharp brakes, light steering and a smooth sounding engine. Despite being mot exempt there is a valid mot until April 2025.
Within the last 2 years the car has had a major service including belts, plugs, fluids, and distributor / rotor arm. Earlier this year the Injectors were ultrasonically cleaned and new HT leads were fitted, along with ignition coil and plugs.
Gear changes are smooth and the engine starts up and sounds as it should.
There are no unwanted noises when driving and suspension clearly does its job resulting in a comfortable ride.
The brakes were given a check over in 2022 and deemed to be operating well, and of course the recent MOT test also confirms this.
As with all classic cars it does need a few minutes to warm up, and is then a pleasure to drive. It's comfortable, with light steering.
It has been used on the motorway and keeps up admirably with modern traffic.
All the dials work. The fans do work but are weak. All lights work and the car is perfectly road legal as its MOT status confirms.
Some original handbooks present.
Current MOT valid until April 2025.
Included are the import papers, log book, invoice for mechanical/ bodywork / interior work carried out, original operational instructions for Becker radio & original handbook.
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This is a Market Auction listing, meaning we have not visited and photographed the car - instead the seller has supplied the images and written the description. However we’ve done all our usual seller checks, including photo ID that matches the V5, and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPi that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.
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Leicester
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