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1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE (W126) Carat by Duchatelet

Lot Number: 937

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE (W126) Carat by Duchatelet

Very well presented low-mileage 300 SE with subtle upgrades by Mercedes-approved coachbuilder, Frederic Duchatelet.

  • GUIDE PRICE: £12,000 - £15,000

+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Smoke Silver

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    VIG 3616

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    9944 Miles

SUMMARY

Very well presented low-mileage 300 SE with subtle upgrades by Mercedes-approved coachbuilder, Frederic Duchatelet.

DESCRIPTION

  • An original UK-supplied 300 SE (W126) finished in Smoke Silver with a bespoke Carat interior in Ox Blood leather
  • Powered by the 2,960cc, M103, fuel-injected straight-six offering 190bhp and 127mph
  • 9,944 miles indicated with two former registered keepers. MOT history (online) back to January 2006 @ 8,688 miles
  • Bodywork and interior upgrades by 'Carat by Duchatelet'. Founded by Frederic Duchatelet, the Liege-based company specialized in (Mercedes-approved) stylish modifications to Mercedes-Benz saloons
  • Duchatelet interiors were amongst the finest available in the 1980s and exterior modifications were usually more subtle than ones from other companies
  • Category C Insurance Loss: Vehicle Extensively Damaged But Repairable - Insurer Decided Not To Repair 5/12/2013VRM 
  • VIC PASS: This vehicle has had an identity check carried out by VOSA. The V5 will state 'substantially repaired and/or accident damaged: identity checked on 12/02/2014 VIC PASS 12/02/2014''
  • These W126 Mercs hail from a period when Mercedes really did make the best cars in the world and the W126 remains the best-selling S-Class model

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
937
Make
MERCEDES
Model
300 SE AUTO
Registration Number
VIG 3616
Chassis Number
WDB1260242A571587
Engine Number
10398122124798
Transmission
Auto
Body Colour
Smoke Silver

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91 / 135

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About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

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

Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.

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