This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE combines the elegant two-door bodywork of the W123 series with a 2.8-liter inline-six and automatic transmission. The seller states a mileage of just 53,400 kilometers and describes the car as largely original and predominantly retaining its original factory paint. Adding to this is a classic color combination of white bodywork and blue leather interior. According to the seller, the vehicle comes from a collection; a current 14-page valuation report is included with the listing.
The W123 series is one of those Mercedes-Benz models whose reputation was shaped above all by solidity, comfort, and remarkably restrained styling. The coupé transferred these qualities to a significantly more elegant two-door body. The 280 CE offered here was available within this coupé range from 1978 to 1985.
With its 2,746 cc inline-six producing 185 hp, the 280 CE sits toward the more powerful end of the series. In this example, the six-cylinder engine is paired with an automatic transmission. Disc brakes, power steering, and a vehicle weight of around 1,460 kilograms are among the technical specifications listed for this model.
The appeal of the 280 CE lies less in overt sportiness than in its particular combination of confident performance and understated appearance. The coupé is a Mercedes from an era when mechanical substance and careful workmanship took precedence over visual effects – a quality that contributes significantly to its status as a classic today.
The 1982-built coupé is finished in Classic White. According to the seller, the vehicle is in an exceptionally original and well-maintained condition; in particular, the bodywork is said to retain most of its original factory paint. The car is also described as accident-free. This description is not based on independent verification of these claims.
The clean side profile, long doors, and generous glass areas give the W123 coupé a deliberately understated elegance. In white, the contrast with the chrome and darker trim components is particularly pronounced without altering the model's restrained character.
The classic appearance continues inside with a blue leather interior. The seller also describes the interior as being in very well-maintained condition. The combination of white exterior and deep blue interior is one of those color schemes that immediately evokes the early 1980s.
Equipment on this example includes air conditioning, power windows, central locking, and power steering. These features provide the level of comfort well suited to the character of a large Mercedes-Benz coupé from this era.
Under the hood is the 2,746 cc inline-six producing 185 hp. Power is transmitted through an automatic transmission. The seller describes the engine as running silky smooth and the automatic transmission's shifts as smooth. The vehicle is listed as roadworthy in the available data.
The mileage is stated as 53,400 kilometers; the original seller's text specifies 53,359 kilometers. This minor discrepancy is likely due to subsequent use or rounding in the listing, although no separate documentation is available to confirm this. The mileage is therefore expressly presented as a seller's statement.
Matching numbers are also listed as confirmed in the vehicle data and are treated here accordingly as a seller's statement. The engine and chassis numbers themselves are not provided in the supplied listing data.
According to the seller, this Mercedes-Benz comes from a collection. No further information regarding previous owners or a detailed chronological ownership history is provided in the listing. The first registration is stated as July 1982.
Particularly with a vehicle whose appeal rests significantly on its stated low mileage and high degree of originality, this distinction is relevant: both characteristics are expressly emphasized by the seller, but the available data does not describe any additional independent documentation of the vehicle's complete history.
A current 14-page valuation report is provided as a document directly with the vehicle listing. The contents and assessment of the report are not presented as independently verified in this description. No detailed information is provided regarding a service book, folder of invoices, or additional maintenance records.
The 280 CE represents a particularly elegant interpretation of the W123 series: a two-door coupé with restrained styling and an inline-six engine suited to its confident character. This example is further distinguished by a distinctly period-correct combination of Classic White and blue leather.
For collectors, the seller-stated 53,400 kilometers, largely original condition, predominantly original factory paint, and the claim of matching numbers are particularly noteworthy. The available valuation report adds to the documentation, while a detailed ownership and service history is not described in the available data. The auction estimate is €31,000 to €35,000.
A 280 CE is not a coupé that demands attention. It waits for you to take a closer look. Then you discover the frameless elegance of the two-door silhouette, the rich blue of the interior, and the understated quality that defines a Mercedes from this era. Especially if the claims regarding mileage, original paint, and originality can be substantiated, the appeal of this example lies not in appearing as new as possible – but in having lost as little of its own history as possible.
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