The Mercedes-Benz W114 model was introduced in 1968 and
manufactured through to 1976, the series being distinguished in the
marketplace by nameplates designating their engines. The W114 model
was also the first post-war Mercedes-Benz production car to use a
newly engineered chassis, not derived from preceding models. This
new chassis format of semi-trailing rear arms and ball-joint front
end, would be used in all new Mercedes-Benz passenger car models
until the development of the multi-link rear suspensions of the
1980's. The Mercedes-Benz W114 was the mid-sized saloon model for
Mercedes, positioned below the S-Class. A coupé variant of the W114
was introduced in 1969 carrying the nameplate '250CE' or '280CE'
and is considered by enthusiasts to be one of the finest classics
of the 1960's and 1970's - this is not, however, reflected in the
prices of these cars being generally less than its more popular
contemporaries, the Mercedes-Benz SL.
First registered on 6<sup>th</sup> May 1971, this Mercedes-Benz 250CE epitomises style and class from a car of this era. Described by the vendor as "driving as she should", DLH87J is a tidy example, although would benefit from a little further time and investment being spent on her. Supplied with a V5 registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until 3<sup>rd</sup> January 2014, together with previous MoT certificates from 1984, this 250CE represents an interesting opportunity given the estimate.
First registered on 6<sup>th</sup> May 1971, this Mercedes-Benz 250CE epitomises style and class from a car of this era. Described by the vendor as "driving as she should", DLH87J is a tidy example, although would benefit from a little further time and investment being spent on her. Supplied with a V5 registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until 3<sup>rd</sup> January 2014, together with previous MoT certificates from 1984, this 250CE represents an interesting opportunity given the estimate.