1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 280E (W123) rare factory manual transmission

We are really pleased to offer for sale this super rare and incredibly well preserved flagship W123 280E with the highly desirable manual transmission.Currently waiting for V5C registration.The Mercedes Benz W123 is an enduring legend in more ways than one. Not only did it enjoy a long production run, but the over engineered and sturdy saloon was one of the best engineered cars of all time if not THE best.There are survivors the world over, because the W123 is just one of those cars thats built to take it. Be that as an endurance rally car, working vehicle, family transport or long distance cruiser, wonderfully engineered like no car before or since and subtly, unobtrusively stylish at the same [Website URL removed] those very traits that make the W123 as desirable today as it was back then.Our example being freshly imported from the dry climate of Gauteng Province South Arica, is remarkably fresh and looks ready for anything but perhaps more interesting is the [Website URL removed] a six cylinder 280 the flagship but equipped with manual transmission, whereas the vast majority of 123s were automatic.She is finished in her factory colours of Astral Silver with Blue MBTex leather upholstery showing minimal wear.Original first aid kitWonderful Becker Monza radio-cassetteSpotless headlining and door trims.Original equipment blue rubber matsElectric sunroofElectric windowsPower Steering modelOriginal and un-welded under carriage, not wax oyld or covered up.160,000km coveredOverall this car is in the most superb honest and original condition one could possibly wish to find in a W123.Freshly MOTd and serviced.Full dealer facilities availableExport enquiries welcome