1970 MERCEDES-BENZ 280

As the final full year of production before the heavier R107 generation took over, the 1970 model incorporated all the mechanical refinements accumulated throughout the W113's lifespan, including an upgraded rear axle for superior handling and an enlarged engine block fitted with a dedicated oil cooler. This specific example is a highly coveted, authentic matching-numbers car first registered as an original UK-market model in late 1970, placing it among the final units ever built. It presents beautifully in Moss Green Metallic paired with a black MB-Tex cabin. The car is accompanied by an incredibly comprehensive restoration and maintenance history file with invoices going back to 1996. This history features a comprehensive 2013 overhaul totalling 32,000 pounds, which encompassed a strip-down of the boot, fresh paintwork, and renewals to the suspension and steering, alongside an extensive engine rebuild utilising new pistons, bearings, and connecting rods. More recently, targeted work carried out in 2022 for over 13,000 pounds covered an engine refresh, paint, and interior work. Although its historic status officially exempts the vehicle from mandatory MOT testing and road tax, it is accompanied by a voluntary MOT certificate valid until April 2027, backed by historical MOT certificates dating back to 2003.