Introduced in 1968, Mercedes-Benz’s ‘New Generation’ W114/115 models (otherwise known as the /8 series) were intended to attract new buyers to the marque and hence broaden its customer base.

Typically well-engineered, they featured all-round, independent coil-sprung suspension and four-wheel disc brakes together with revised manual and four speed automatic transmissions.

Penned by the celebrated French designer Paul Bracq, the Coupe version of the W114 was unveiled in 1969.

Of pillarless construction, it featured windows that could be fully lowered for optimum open-air motoring and a notably longer boot lid than the related Saloon.

There was the choice of 2.5 (250) or 2.8-litre (280) straight-six engines coupled to a four-speed automatic transmission.

Just 67,048 such Coupes were produced prior to the cessation of production in 1976, 42,379 of which had the smaller engine.

Finished in the handsome combination of Silver with Red upholstery, this decidedly rare right-hand drive exa...