1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 CE

Description

The ‘W124’ generation of today’s Mercedes-Benz E-class was initially launched in 1984. This generation had the formidable task of advancing the legacy left by the world-renowned previous generation ‘W123.’ Redesigned with an aerodynamically optimized body, the ‘W124’ was immediately well received and today is regarded as one of the most solid, well-built designs to emerge from Untertürkheim. With an entire line of sedans, coupes, station wagons, limousines, and convertibles, Mercedes-Benz engineered these cars to fulfill every automotive need. The CE coupes were aimed at buyers eager to display a sense of automotive individualism. Thanks to the numerous options available and its pillarless design, the coupes gave a sense of cultivated elegance, which still reigns true today. 

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Highlights

• Finished in scarcely seen Signal Red (568) over a Palomino Leather (274) interior

• The well-balanced ‘M103’ 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine provides a smooth 177 hp and directs it to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission capable of producing a 137 mph autobahn cruising speed

• The 300 CE represented the pinnacle of the ‘W124’ line until the unveiling of the 500 E and the cabriolet. This 1989 example was $9,000 or nearly 18% more expensive than the equivalent 300 E sedan

• The panoramic windshield wiper clears a larger percentage of the windshield than the traditional two-blade systems

• A true pillarless design with a sunroof gives an as-near-as-possible convertible-like experience

• Nearly $6,000 in receipts since 2018 included in the accompanying history file

• The radio has been replaced with a Panasonic DP930 CD stereo with a trunk-mounted amplifier and additional speakers

• Comfortable seating for four adults

Features

The option code plate shows the following:

• 222 - Front seat, right electrically adjustable 

• 240 - Outside temperature indicator 

• 241 - Front seat, left, electrically adjustable with memory 

• 280 - Leather steering wheel and gear shift knob 

• 286 - Storage nets on front seat backs, left and right

• 412 - Electric sunroof with tilting operation 

• 420 - Four-speed automatic transmission 

• 430 - Headrests in the rear, left and right 

• 446 - Cruise control, electrically adjustable steering column with airbag 

• 461 - Instrument with miles indication and English language 

• 491 - USA version

• 506 - Outside rearview mirror, left and right, heated and electrically adjustable on the right 

• 519- Becker Electronic Mexico Grand Prix Radio (USA) 

• 524 - Paintwork preservation 

• 531 - Automatic antenna 

• 543 - Illuminated sun visor with vanity mirror, left and right 

• 551 - Anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system 

• 570 - Front folding armrest 

• 588 - Automatic climate control with electric windows, front and rear 

• 597 - Heat-insulating glass, windshield band filter 

• 600 - Headlamp wiper/washer 

• 611 - Courtesy lamps for doors

• 639 - Elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle

• 640 - 15-hole light alloy wheels

Known Flaws

• Distressed leather on the front center armrest

• Cracked plastic on the driver’s seat belt presenter

• Stone chips on the leading edge of the front apron

• Hood pad degradation

• The power antenna is currently inoperable

• Touch-up paint on the wheels

Included

• Tool roll

• Service history beginning in 2017

• Owner’s manual

Ownership History 

The accompanying Carfax shows this 300 CE starting life in New York in April 1989, before it quickly moved to Florida in March 1990. It stayed in Florida until it was moved to South Carolina in December 1997. The seller purchased the car in 2017 and brought the car back to Florida once again. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cason.vogel@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,200. Learn more about the program here.