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- The Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh Park 2024
- 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (W116)
1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (W116)
Lot Number: 722
1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (W116)
Elegant, Astral Silver, V8 S-Class with only one previous owner and just over 40,000 miles.
- Sold for: £14,625
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Astral Silver -
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REG NUMBER
UDO 302S -
ODOMETER READING
40068 Miles
SUMMARY
Elegant, Astral Silver, V8 S-Class with only one previous owner and just over 40,000 miles.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in 1972, the W116 Series of luxury saloons were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class
- Dating from 1978, this handsome 350SE is finished in Astral Silver over a blue MB-Tex interior with factory-fitted electric sliding sunroof
- Powered by the 200bhp, 3.5-litre V8 M116 engine mated to an automatic gearbox
- Purchased in 1978 from Bargate Motors in Boston for £14,250 by Roy Adams, long-term race mechanic to number one speedway rider, Nigel Boocock
- It remained in Roy’s ownership until his passing and then sold into a private Collection where it remains still showing just 40,086 miles
- Supplied with original handbooks, service book, original Bill of Sale, and its current MOT, June 2025 with 'No Advisories'
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 722
- Make
- MERCEDES BENZ
- Model
- 350 SE
- Registration Number
- UDO 302S
- MOT Expiry
- 06/06/2025
- Chassis Number
- 11602822044944
- Engine Number
- 11698522010449
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Astral Silver
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
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SCORE:
133 / 135
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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 30th September between 9am and 2pm.
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