1981 Mercedes-Benz 280CE - Copper Metallic - 379,332km - 2.8L Inline-6 - W123 Coupe
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280CE W123, 2-door pillarless coupe, right-hand drive, rear-wheel drive, 2.8-litre M110 inline-6 petrol, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, automatic transmission, 379,332 km, 5 seats. Australian delivery confirmed, build date 2/81.
Description / Overview:
The W123 pillarless coupe is one of the great shapes in post-war motoring, and this 280CE is a genuine Australian-delivered example. The compliance plate confirms build date February 1981. The copper metallic paint sits in the MB cognac family and looks distinctive, carrying genuine gloss with no obvious dents on the bonnet, guards, doors or boot lid. Panel gaps are consistent and the chrome is in good presentable condition for the age, normal patina rather than corrosion. The full-length body-side chrome strip runs intact on both sides.
Under the hood, the M110 inline-six with Bosch K-Jetronic injection is the engine these cars were built around, smooth and durable and well understood. Blue silicone spark plug leads are the only visible aftermarket change in the bay, and the inner guards appear free of rust.
At 379,332 km the interior is honest. The tan MB-Tex and cloth combination shows moderate wear consistent with the distance covered, mild creasing on the seat cushions and some lightening in the bolsters, but no rips or splits. The rear seat presents well with the cloth inserts intact. A dash mat covers the top of the dashboard, which is the practical reality at this mileage. The steering wheel rim shows surface cracking. An aftermarket JVC head unit sits in the console in place of the original radio, and the climate control sliders and knobs are present.
What you are buying is an original, Australian-delivered W123 coupe with factory Bundt alloy wheels, the correct drivetrain and a solid body. These pillarless coupes are only getting harder to find. This one is a strong base for a driver or a longer-term restoration, depending on what you want to put into it.
Price Guide: $12,000 - $20,000
W123 coupes are becoming increasingly sought-after in the Australian market as clean examples get harder to find. The high mileage and interior wear will factor into buyer sentiment, but this is an honest, Australian-delivered car with original running gear intact. The copper metallic paint and the pillarless coupe profile make it a strong base at this price point.
Features:
* 2.8-litre M110 inline-6 with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
* Automatic transmission
* 379,332 km on VDO odometer
* Copper metallic paint
* Australian delivery confirmed, build date 2/81
* Compliance plate present, VIN stamped in engine bay (ADB prefix, verify against listing WDB prefix)
* Tan MB-Tex and woven cloth combination interior
* Factory OEM Bundt 14-inch alloy wheels
* Aftermarket JVC head unit (original radio removed)
* Blue silicone spark plug leads
* Electric windows
* Climate control sliders and rotary controls
* 5-seat capacity
* Pillarless coupe frameless window glass
* Steering wheel rim shows surface cracking
* Dash mat fitted (original dash condition under mat unknown)
* Factory sunroof: unconfirmed
* Engine number: unsighted
Specifications
Year: 1981
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 280CE
Series: W123
Body Style: 2-door Pillarless Coupe
Colour: Copper Metallic
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine: 2.8-litre M110 Inline-6 Petrol (Bosch K-Jetronic)
Transmission: Automatic
Odometer: 379,332 km
Seating Capacity: 5
Steering: Right-Hand Drive
VIN: WDB12305322022414 (stamped in engine bay as ADB12305322022414, verify against title)
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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