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1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL – $36,000

The R107 series of Mercedes Sports was the company’s longest ever running series. The 380SL had standard fitment of both hardtop and soft top, leather upholstery, polished woodwork inside, a new design of alloy wheels and more – the new 3.8-litre aluminium V8 engine produced 145kW (195hp) – which was similar to the old larger-engined 450SL.

This car was sold new by WA dealer Melville Star. The service book is stamped showing all the early servicing. In 1998 the car was sold by to an owner who kept the car until 2003 when purchased by the current owner. The car’s history file has all invoices for servicing and maintenance done through to today.

The owner advises that after 23 years of enjoying the car, as much as she’s always cherished the 380SL, it must go.

The soft top shows some splits in the side sections, but operates well. The windows are clear and the stowage cavity and frame are clean and tidy.

The car drives nicely, with smooth gearchanges and the nice torquey V8 providing good performance.

The bodywork is straight and tidy with no scratches. Inside, the car presents very nicely. As a late model, it has the full wood trim, not just the console. The lower section around the gear selector the woodwork would benefit from being re-polished. There are a few small splits in the dash top. The carpets are in good condition and the air conditioning works effectively.

The car has its original tool roll, books and a history file. The odometer shows just over 188,000km.

Built to Mercedes-Benz’s high quality, well equipped and very attractive, the formula was just right. This car is very realistically priced, and with good history, is sure to provide its next owner with much pleasure.

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Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided.

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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL – $169,000

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Acknowledged as one of the great designs of its era, the Pagoda SL has a rare combination of style and substance.

This car has the rare, optional single, sideways facing seat, which allowed for the soft top and hardtop. This car is also fitted with automatic transmission and power steering.

It has been with the present owner for 38 years – a remarkable period. He purchased the car while he was living in England for a period, then shipped it out when he moved back to Australia.

The owner is especially proud of the car’s reliability over such a long period. Prior to his ownership, in the 1980s the previous owner had the engine replaced with a new unit from Mercedes-Benz. The car was repainted in the same colour some twenty years ago. More recent work has included rust repairs to inner and outer sills and floor sections with over $20,000 was spent on this thorough work.

The car has been regularly serviced and well maintained. A new set of tyres has just been fitted.

This car stands out in its bright Signal Red paintwork. The colour absolutely pops in the sunlight. There are a few small items, generally cosmetic, which could be attended to. Generally though, as you can see in the photos, it’s a good looking car. Inside, black leather upholstery has been protected for many years by lambswool seat covers.

In the correct triple layer Mercedes-Benz hood cloth material the soft top operates with ease.

The car starts easily and the engine runs smoothly. Under acceleration there’s that typical 280SL exhaust note. The automatic transmission changes gear smoothly.

These are wonderful cars, always in demand, for good reason. This example is not a restored trailer queen, and is priced realistically. It is a decent, good specification, factory RHD Pagoda SL of the desirable final model. It has a good service history and comes from very long term, enthusiastic ownership.

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New car review – Mercedes-Benz E300

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The long-running mid-size E-Class range has been tremendously successful for Mercedes-Benz for decades. Today though, sales of all cars in its category are diminished by the popularity of SUVs.

So it’s heartening that some companies still design and manufacture traditional sedans (and wagon versions), and in this case, a high quality, beautifully engineered ‘proper car’.

There’s no shortage of modern technology in the new E-Class, which is immediately evident from the carefully streamlined body shape to the fill-width dashboard of screens – known as the MBUX Superscreen.

Australia gets a limited selection of E-Class models. It starts with the E200 at $117,900 through the E300 at $130,414 and the very special, range-topping AMG E53 4Matic+ plug-in hybrid which sells for $199,900.

I reviewed the E300, which has a 190kW, 400Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, aided by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which can allow the engine to coast under low load conditions, or provide a handy 17kW/205Nm boost under acceleration. There’s plenty of performance available, but when pushed, the 4-cylinder doesn’t sound quite premium.

That said, the car is beautifully quiet, with excellent noise suppression as a luxury car should provide.

And proper luxury is what the E300 provides. There’s a full-size panoramic glass sunroof, head-up display, 17-speaker sound system, leather upholstery on plush multi adjustable, heated and ventilated seats, flush door handles which pop out when you approach…

In Australia, the E300 includes AMG-line external fitments. Surprise and delight features abound. In addition to the instrument screen and central control navigation screen, there’s 12.3-inch panel in front of the passenger offering all kinds of entertainment and capabilities. Atop the dashboard is a camera that can operate as a selfie-taker and as a face recognition authenticator to log you into your Mercedes account. It can also be used for participating in video conferencing on the run. Interestingly, the same camera keeps an eye on the passenger, and if it determines they’re feeling unwell, it will adjust airflow, their seat and even the interior lighting…

The strip-light around the interior pulsates to the music you choose.

Optionally, a Plus Package offers air suspension, power-closing doors, heated rear seats, an illuminated front grille, and rear-wheel steering – plus a heated front armrest.

On the road, the E300 excels. The low centre of gravity (unlike SUVs) provides confidence. The ride is beautiful, and the comfort level doesn’t compromise the impressive handling and roadholding.

The boot is very large at 540-litres and rear seat space has been increased significantly over the previous model.

With over 120 years of creating high quality cars it’s evident everywhere in the E300, with quality, careful consideration of so many elements of the design and joy in use. This is a special car.

2005 Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 – $28,500

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The supercharged AMG E55 brought new levels of performance to the E-Class, making it one of the highest performance 4-door cars available.

It was loaded with upgrades and items which were optional on lesser E-Class models. This car being a late W211 model benefits from numerous upgrades which Mercedes-Benz included in the revised version.

Selling in Australia for $231,600, the E55 was a highly regarded car – but the price made it a rarity.

This car was sold new in NSW. A WA owner purchased the car and brought the car over to Mandurah, from where the present owner purchased it in 2023. Being a long-term Mercedes-Benz enthusiast he was very keen to get an E55, reveling in its performance – as anyone would. However, he has too many cars and is succumbing to the pressure and putting the E55 in the market.

He has fitted four new Pirelli PZero tyres and had all the car’s fluids renewed (including brakes), transmission serviced and diff oil replaced. Since then, the car has been serviced annually, though it has only covered a small mileage each year. In March 2025 the engine and gearbox mounts were replaced and an ‘A service’ with new oil and filter and everything checked.

The AMG has recorded just 131,000km. The service and handbooks are with the car and 3 keys, including one new. The E55 is an impressive car to drive. The ease of power from the supercharged V8 engine, the smooth-changing transmission and sporty settings throughout the car make for an impressive drive. And tremendous value.

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Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete. Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided. Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.

1970 Mercedes-Benz 250CE

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The first of the ‘Compact’ series was a tremendous success for Mercedes-Benz and after a couple of years the company offered a 2-door coupe version. Not just less and longer doors, the coupe featured a lower roofline, more angled front and rear windscreens and pillarless construction, giving the cars a very cool look for the period.

This car was delivered new in Perth on January 13 1970 by Diesel Motors. An expensive car at the time, the 250CE was priced at $9717, when a new Holden cost just one third of that amount.

The service book is stamped by Diesel Motors right through to 1984, from when another Mercedes-Benz dealership took over servicing duties. After filling the first book, a second one was issued which shows stamps up to 2011. A full set of books remains with the car.

Fitted with a set of genuine Mercedes-Benz Bundt alloy wheels, set-off with white sidewall tyres, the car presents very smartly.

Inside, the car has black MB-Tex upholstery with folding centre armrests front and rear, in excellent condition. Woodgrain on the dashboard adds some colour.

In the best, staid Mercedes-Benz manner, this 250CE drives nicely. It’s not a high performance car, but sits solidly on the road with good brakes and that great old Mercedes-Benz engineering which has ensured this car’s longevity. It’s definitely an attractive car which exudes a lot of old school cool…

If sold to a Western Australian buyer, the car will be registered by the seller upon sale.

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1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor – $11,500

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The SLK – a compact, luxurious sports model with folding hardtop roof and a perky supercharged engine was a formula for success.

Standard equipment in Australia included leather upholstery, power windows, power steering, dual-zone climate control and alloy wheels. Safety features include front and side driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control.

In October 1997 this car was delivered new in Sydney and features the ‘sport package’ upgrades. This includes an optional design of alloy wheels, slightly lowered suspension, dual exhaust outlets, sideskirts and the lower section of the bumpers and grille colour-coded.

Ten years ago the owner purchased the SLK as an ‘extra’ car for weekend open-top motoring, to go with his vintage MG. The SLK saw little use in his decade of ownership and today the odometer reading is 128,000km. I sold the car recently and the new owner has since found a unique SLK with just a few hundred km on it from new. Hence this car’s back on the market.

The car starts instantly, runs smoothly and is completely easy to drive. The owner assures that everything works as it should.

These SLKs enjoy Mercedes-Benz quality and luxury and this two-seater sports model ads a lot of fun to the equation. This is a good, straight, well-presented example in above average condition. Unbeatable value…

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