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£26,800 (Est: £30,000 - £35,000)
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 CE Coupe The Black Pearl - Restored by W123 World
United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026 • Lot 72
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 CE Coupe, known as 'The Black Pearl', underwent a full restoration by W123 World in 2022-2023 and was subsequently purchased for £50,000. It's presented as one of the best RHD W123 Coupes available, boasting a desirable color and extensive documented work.
Condition
10
The car has been comprehensively restored by a renowned specialist (W123 World) in 2022-2023, covering mechanical and cosmetic aspects. It was acquired for £50,000 post-restoration and kept in a private collection, indicating pristine condition with no mention of any defects or required reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
WDB1232432A257186
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
B115 YYT
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1975, Mercedes-Benz's W123 series cars perpetuated the marque's enviable reputation for engineering integrity.
Well built with a sense of solidity missing from today's model range, the W123 cars featured all round independent coil sprung suspension, disc brakes and power steering.
Devoid of exterior plastic trim and regarded by some as the last of the 'chrome era' Mercedes, W123s have begun to attract a cult following.
Offering the best compromise between performance and fuel economy, the most popular petrol variants were the 230E / CE / TE models.
Powered by a 2299cc OHC four-cylinder engine producing some 136bhp and 151lbft of torque and equipped with either manual or as in this case four-speed automatic transmission, they were reputedly capable of 114mph and 0-60mph in 10.2 seconds.
The ultimate W123 '230' derivative, the two-door CE Coupe was styled by Friedrich Geiger.
An elegant, pillarless design in the best Mercedes-Benz tradition, the four-seater featured a...
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£1,050
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£7,105
Median Price (Since 2020)
£172,368
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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