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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280CE “From the Cheesbrough collection

United Kingdom • 2 Mar 2024 • Lot 158

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This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280CE, part of the Cheesbrough collection, features a rare large engine and is MoT certified until September 2024. While the car runs, it needs some light recommissioning and shows signs of rust, with the sunroof not functioning.

Condition

6

The car is described as being in original condition but in need of light recommissioning, with some rust present on the bodywork. The interior may have been replaced, and the electric sunroof is not working. These factors suggest the car is not in top condition.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

11407222007535

Odometer:

17,719 miles

Reg Number:

RDP 777M

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The W114 coupé hailed a completely new range of cars for Mercedes-Benz.

Unlike everything else on offer, this did not take any previous elements from the standard 180 from the 1950's.

A new designer was also bought in, Paul Bracq, who penned a pure and uncluttered motorcar.

The roofline came down and the seats lowered to maintain headroom.

The pillars were removed and all four windows wound down completely out of sight.

By 1972 a new double overhead camshaft engine had joined the party.

With 2,764cc and fuel injection from Bosch, power output rose to 185bhp.

This example is presented in cream with biscuit interior including headrests and it also comes with an electric sunroof (currently not working).

Its 2.7 litre engine is mated to an automatic gearbox and it comes with MoT test certificate which expires in September 2024.

This is a very original car which could do with some light recommissioning although it does run and drive and was serviced by its late owner during his ten...