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This 1980 Mercedes 280E type W123 of French origin has 166,000 km. The seller indicates that the car is in very good general condition and that it has benefited from recent expenses. The seller indicates that this 280E was delivered new in Ardèche. Its first owner kept it until 2015, it then belonged to 2 garages. The seller still has the original license plate.

On the outside the car is in very good condition. The body has been repainted a few years ago in its original grey color, it has only slight defects visible in the gallery. The exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as well as the headlights. The seller indicates that the chassis of this Mercedes is sound. He adds that the bottom of the left rear fender shows a start of corrosion and that the trunk tray has been taken over in the past. He also specifies that the car is fully original on the outside.

The interior is in very good condition and completely original. The optional pullman velour upholstery has no tears or holes but shows very slight wear. The steering wheel and dashboard are in very good condition as well as the carpets and the headliner. The on-board instrumentation and the electrical equipment are working normally. The car was equipped with an aftermarket air-conditioning system which is no longer functional. The rest of the equipment works, whether it is the pneumatic centralization of the doors, the electric windows or the Tempomat cruise control.

The 2.8-liter 6-cylinder developed 185 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the automatic transmission. The engine is fully original. Recently, this 280E received the following charges:
- Replacement of the exhaust line
- Exhaust manifold gaskets
- Engine radiator
- Ignition components
- Standard review

The car has its 4 original rims in very good condition with recent tires. The car brakes normally. The consumables are said to be up to date.

The seller is a professional located in France in Roanne (42300) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration. The seller commits to provide a favorable CT of less than 6 months for the sale.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Friday 23rd October 2020 08:00
Auction end date: Sunday 01 November 2020 21:15
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