1987 Mercedes-Benz 260 E saloon Automatic

So successful was Mercedes in driving forward safety standards with the W124 that their methodology was used as the benchmark for the European NCAP tests. NCAP started after the FIA joined with the Swedish National Road Administration and the British Transport Research Laboratory to institute a Europe-wide test standard. The tests included the now-familiar offset crash test which Mercedes had been using in their safety research for some years.

To many Mercedes fans around the world the W124 Mercedes E-Class set the standard for quality, reliability, and utter indestructibility, which helped cement their reputation back in the 1980s as one of the best volume car manufacturers in the world.

Finished in Willow green with contrasting cream cloth interior, this particular 260 E saloon was supplied by Sparshatt of Portsmouth on the 13th of July 1987 and it carried a price tag of £23685, the only factory option being that of metallic paint. This car has led a very cossetted existence over the years and has been maintained to a very high standard. The service book stamps are made up of both main dealer and independent specialists and it comes complete with the original supplying dealer hand-over pack with all correct period handbooks and paperwork including the original sales brochure and a price guide of the day. There is also some paperwork from the Mercedes Benz press department regarding the original launch of the W124 range here in the UK.

Offered for sale with 'no reserve', this vehicle is testament to just how well this particular model has stood the test of time.