1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 280

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 on Saturday the 29th of August - Sunday the 30th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.

First registered in 1986, this UK-supplied, right-hand drive example, has been with its current owner since 2016

Powered by Mercedes-Benz's smooth 2.8-litre M110 twin-cam straight-six engine, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission

Finished in elegant Astral Silver Metallic over a black retrimmed leather interior with new carpets

Restored over a period of approximately seven years by an ex-employee of renowned Mercedes-Benz specialists, Hilton & Moss, with expenditure understood to total between £40,000 and £50,000

Major mechanical work includes replacement valve stem seals, renewed timing chains and a comprehensive programme of restoration throughout

Further work includes refurbished 'Mexican Hat' alloy wheels, new tyres and extensive cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment to an exceptional standard, supported by an extraordinary photographic record comprising approximately 700 images documenting the restoration

An outstanding example of the iconic W123 Estate, combining one of Mercedes-Benz' most respected engineering achievements with the benefit of a meticulous, no-expense-spared restoration