4th May, 2025 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction
1993 Mercedes Benz 320 CE Cabriolet
Factory-standard and with just three former keepers and new hood
Registration – L456 LWR
Chassis No. – WDB1240662C010306
M.O.T. – January 2026
Odometer – 103,373
This elegant 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 CE Cabriolet is finished in sparkling silver metallic with a blue leather interior. Unlike many Mercedes-Benz W124, it has had just three previous keepers since it was registered in August 1993. The third owner kept it for more than 23 years, while the vendor has owned it for almost four years. Brand aficionados will appreciate the vendor’s description that it is “completely standard as it came out the factory”. The original 16-inch alloys have been recently fitted with Pirelli tyres all round. The chrome and brightwork is also in good order with no pitting. “A brand new hood and rams were fitted in 2022.” The MOT is valid until January 2026.
‘L456LWR’ has an odometer reading just 103,000 miles. W124 experts will attest this means it is ‘barely run in’. Both the 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission are described as being in ‘excellent’ condition. The vendor says ‘L456LWR’ comes with two keys and a partial history that includes a range of franchised dealer and independent servicing. The file also includes “lots of receipts”. The proud vendor is happy to confirm the outside is also “very clean, and has been washed and polished regularly”.
The W124 Mercedes-Benz was introduced in 1984. A meticulously-engineered car in the traditional Mercedes-Benz way, development started way back in 1977, with contemporary technology including advanced multi-link rear suspension and an ingenious ‘jumping’ single-arm windscreen wiper. It was offered in four bodystyles – saloon, estate, coupe and convertible, with a range of four-cylinder, six-cylinder and later V8 engines. Both coupe and convertible shared a ‘pillarless’ design, complete with memorable seatbelt ‘robot’ arms.
In summary:
- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 CE Cabriolet
- Just three former keepers
- Completely standard “as it came out the factory”
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Auction: The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction, 4th May, 2025
Our May auction of classic, performance and supercars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 3rd May,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 4th May, 9am - 12 noon
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