1991 Mercedes-Benz 260E

This 1991 silver blue 260E is matched with a cream cloth interior and it has 114k miles on the clock. The vendor found out about this car from a friend and purchased it just 2-3 months ago. As well as being a Mercedes enthusiast and a big fan of the 260E, he was compelled to buy it because the number plate is almost identical to one of his other cars. Aside from a full oil and air filter service, the only work the vendor has carried out was to respray the passenger side, as the paint had faded. The car comes with a factory fitted sunroof and the body has a two-tone finish with the matt plastic moulding, which the vendor believes to be the original factory finish. He is a reluctant seller but, being a London resident, he is parting with this car due to ULEZ restrictions. The only imperfection worth noting are a few scratches on the roof. That being said, in the vendor’s words: “Everything works well; the sunroof works perfectly. In my opinion drives like brand new even with 100k miles on it. It really drives exceptionally well”.

This example is finished in ‘Silver Blue’ with contrasting black plastic bumpers and trim, which looks to be in good condition. The headlights themselves are in great condition, free of cracks, fading or tarnishing. The rear lights are also in fine form, as is the glassware. The body itself looks to be straight and true, free of dents or any serious damage. The only thing to mention is that the rear bumper appears to be slightly parting from the rear passenger wheel arch. The plastic finish on the lower half of the driver’s side looks to be uneven in places and, as previously mentioned, there are some scratches on the roof.

The Benz 260E is part of the Mercedes-Benz W124 series, known for its luxurious and comfortable interior, with wood veneer furnishing the centre console and door cards. The beige cloth, electrically-operated seats look comfortable and supportive. The simple dashboard features a clean layout with easy-to-read gauges and controls. The centre console houses the audio system, with a cassette player, and climate control. There are several storage compartments throughout the interior, including a glove compartment and magazine holders on the seat backs. The base of the driver’s door card shows evidence of marking, while the carpet, seat backs and magazine holders are in decent condition throughout. The car comes with electric windows in the front and rear, and a spare wheel is housed under the boot floor.

Under the bonnet is a 2.6-litre inline-six-cylinder engine, which means it has six cylinders arranged in a straight line. It uses a multi-point fuel injection system, where fuel is injected directly into each cylinder intake port. The power output of the engine is around 167 horsepower, and the torque is approximately 162 lb-ft (pound-feet). The engine is equipped with a liquid cooling system, which includes a radiator, water pump, and thermostat to regulate engine temperature. The 260E engine is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, which transfers power to the rear wheels. The engine offers smooth power delivery and can reach a top speed of 133mph and 0-60mph in 9.5 seconds. There is some surface corrosion to the engine cover, but aside from that everything looks dry and to be in its right and proper place.

This car has had five prior keepers and it comes with 99 pages of service history, invoices and paperwork, which says a lot! The car is being sold with an owner’s manual and maintenance booklet. The car has only done 11,000 miles over the last 7 years, with the majority of its road coverage taking place in its early years. The car comes with a valid MoT, with three advisories being stated, including: corrosion to the brake pipe and front and rear coil springs.

There aren’t too many 260Es available on the market, and whilst this example isn’t pristine, it’s a solid, honest example. This example is ready to be used as a daily driver if desired – much like its current use – or if a sympathetic restoration is wanted, this car will make for a great base to work with. Price is available upon request.

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