W124 MERCEDES E220 CONVERTIBLE CABRIOLET E CLASS 48K - PRISTINE SHOW CLASS

1997 W124 MERCEDES E220 CABRIOLET AUTOMATIC - 48000 Miles

Appreciating Classic - Show Class Condition 

1 Lady Owner + 1 From New

Original Factory Specification 

" If you have something that is of superior quality, and you look after

it, it will last you forever "

P98 LKP

First registered and pre delivery inspected by Medway Mercedes

Benz dealer on 07.03.1997 to a Mrs Poulter of Kent. The car still

wears its supplying dealer number and plastic number plate surround.

It has all the original handbooks intact, an unused full set of tools

and spare wheel that has never been on the road with a brand new tyre

fitted, plus two keys. Showing a very low warranted mileage of

48,000 miles. Complete with a history file that contains every MOT from

new and the original bill of sale costing £42950 on the road. This is

the very last of the model and easily the most original W124 I have ever

seen, its as it came out the factory. 

The W124

These cars were made during the best years of MB and are vastly superior to 

the poor build quality of the later models that replaced it. They were truly 

over-developed which is why they commanded such high prices when new. To  

this end they were very much cost prohibitive and retained remarkable residual 

values over the 24 years that has elapsed, now they are starting to rise again 

as there is simply put," nothing like it ". In fact its a miracle that Mercedes 

actually managed to manufacture it all with a margin of profit such are the  

high levels of engineering and quality materials and detail present in putting  

it all together. Certainly could not be done now mainly as these materials 

and processes are no longer employed in the mass production car business,  

and it would be a non-profit exercise!

Condition 

Its not a restored car, rather an original survivor. Original paint

throughout which retains a glossy as new appearance.  The interior is

in excellent condition. The operation of the gears and brakes etc are

superb, the suspension is like driving on air, soft and supple and has

real grace. The steering is so fluid and precise. Mechanically it feels

like a new car. You would struggle to find a stone chip on the paint,

zero rust, under the arches are super clean, immaculate alloys with excellent

set of definitive Goodyear Eagle tyres, MB mud flaps.

The cabin looks as new with next to no wear to any of the leathers

or the switch gear. The door shuts, engine bay, B posts, inside

the petrol cap, you could eat your dinner from, its that clean.

Everything is working as intended, even the troublesome seat belt butlers.

The climate control is cool, 4 electric windows and electric mirrors,

remote infa red central locking, 2 stage heated seats, Sony flip period

CD hi-fi, electric anti roll bar rear head restraints, and quilted

branded MB luxury fitted mats. 

Investing your money in this model is a safe prospect. The build quality and 

craftsmanship on these era of Mercs will never be seen again, truly an over 

engineered feel everywhere and is the stuff that the Mercedes legend has been 

built on. Values of good original W124 models are rising year on year.

This is one of the very last of the ‘proper' Mercedes ever made. These

vehicles are quite simply a joy to drive. The high standard of build quality

and durability defined the reputation that MB still exploit today

despite that it peaked at this moment. This was the finest luxury car

in the world, it was built to a standard that other manufacturers

could only gasp at, setting a benchmark of engineering excellence

that has not been surpassed to this day.  The mix of chrome wood

and leather still oozes a cigars and champagne class that makes you

feel like a film star every time you drive it.

I have probably overstressed the message already, however this is a

very very nice Mercedes and those who come to see it will be

absolutely delighted with what they see. The classic colour scheme

can only enhance the long term residual of this we sweety that should

be wrapped away  in a bubble only being brought out

on dry days.

Key Information 

* UK delivery anywhere available 

* Mot will be renewed upon sale

* Has all tools 

* 2 sets of keys 

* Warning triangle 

* Wind deflector

* Full V5 document 

Also published at eBay.co.uk

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