VEHICLE OVERVIEW
The Mercedes-Benz W124 (produced from 1984 to 1997) is widely regarded as a collectible modern classic, prized for its legendary build quality, long-term reliability and timeless Bruno Sacco design.

This stunning example, built in 1986, is a rare early pre facelift model. These earlier cars are favoured by W124 enthusiasts for remaining truer to the original design and for being more resistant to corrosion than later facelift
models, introduced from 1992 onwards. This is largely due to the use of thicker gauge steel and traditional solvent based paints. In addition, unlike later facelift cars, early W124s were not fitted with biodegradable wiring looms, which are known to degrade over time and require costly replacement.

Now 40 years old, its 1 previous owner bought it from new and kept it over 38 years. With only 44.7k recorded miles from new backed up by MOT and service records, its averaged an incredibly low 1,110 miles a year. Importantly, rather than having had a significant period off the road, which can lead to significant re-commissioning requirements, MOT records from 2006 to date, show it has been used every year averaging around 300 miles.

Built in October 1986 the car will be eligible for Historic Registration from 1st April 2027 and as such will then MOT, Road Tax and ULEZ exempt. It is however on sale with a currently valid MOT.
Presented in incredible original condition, the car has never been restored and still wears its factory Signal Red paint.
The Cream Beige interior and matching carpets, complete with original OEM overmats, contrast beautifully with the exterior and remain in near new condition.

From the factory, the car was additionally optioned with electric windows all round, cruise control, a folding front armrest, tinted glass and electric sliding roof.
Power comes from the smooth and dependable 2.6litre fuel injected M103 straight six engine, paired with a four speed switchable automatic transmission perfectly suited to the refined, relaxed character of this 1980s executive saloon.

Mechanically, the car has benefitted from meticulous maintenance throughout its life, with a service book recording ten stamps up to 41k miles, supported by later service invoices at 44.3k miles and a most recent service at 44.6k miles
in 2025.

Underneath, this is quite simply one of the cleanest W124s we have encountered, free from the corrosion or repair patches, typically seen on examples of this age that have covered higher mileages on UK roads. The original factory corrosion protection remains intact and has been sympathetically overcoated with a clear Dinitrol underbody wax as part of the presales preparation, providing an additional layer of long-term protection.

The car will be supplied with a classic car-specific warranty from Autoguard upon sale.

Pre facelift W124s are rare in their own right, with six cylinder examples rarer still. Finding a genuine UK registered, low ownership, low mileage car in such exceptional and original condition, is about as hard as it comes. As such, this 260E represents a superb opportunity for the W124 enthusiast, the discerning collector seeking to add a standout example to a collection, or even the first-time classic buyer seeking a handsome beautifully preserved, usable modern classic (soon to be MOT, Road Tax and ULEZ exempt), with legendary Mercedes-Benz build quality.

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Recorded Mileage: 44,782
Fuel type: Petrol (unleaded)
Engine capacity: 2597cc
Exterior colour: Signal Red
Engine output:168 Bhp @5800 rpm 170 lbs/ft @4500 rpm
Interior colour/trim: Cream Beige/Cloth
Transmission: 4 speed automatic
Date of registration: 10/10/1986
Steering: RHD

MOT expiry: 22/05/2026