1994 Mercedes-Benz W124 E220 Cabriolet

The W 124 Cabriolet was a relatively late addition to the E class range, being launched in 1991, initially in 300CE-24 form. A little more than a year later, the models were realigned as part of the minor facelift to become the E-Class, becoming the E320 and E220 in 1993. The cabriolet was virtually as roomy in the back and with the hood up almost as quiet. Occupant safety was courtesy of a variation of the R129 SL system, the rear tombstone headrests raising themselves to serve as a rollover protection. It was the most expensive model in the four-seat open-top class, with the Saab 900 and Audi Cabriolet gaining more sales on the back of their lower prices - but today, this is reflected in much higher values for the Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes W124s have developed something of a cult status over the years as being one of the best models ever to have been built by the German manufacturer and this particular E 220 Cabriolet is no exception. The vendor informs us that the car fires readily from cold with no blue smoke or nasty knocks or rattles and drives both smoothly and swiftly with nicely weighted steering and firm brakes that track both straight and true. equally assisted by a super smooth automatic transmission that gives a linear power delivery right through the power band including kick down. All electrics and gauges work perfectly and when warm the temperature gauge sits at exactly 80 degrees and never moves. All is well under the bonnet, both engine oil and engine coolant are clean and to level, hoses are reported to be clean and supple.

Sitting inside this car is like travelling back in time, anyone who knows about W124s will know these vehicles are regarded by many as the last over engineered model that Mercedes built, the lavish cabin is pure classic Mercedes, we are told all gauges and switches are properly fitted and function exactly as they should, the grey cloth interior is in beautiful condition throughout and genuinely seats four people in comfort.

We are informed this car comes with H18 JTL private registration number, original owners manuals pack including service book and sundry documentation, with a warranted mileage of just under 90,000 miles and an MOT until June 2015 this particular car is ready for the open road. These beautiful four seater convertibles have now well and truly had their classic label hung on them and as such good quality examples are fantastic value for money