The photo of the Mercedes-Benz W114, which will soon be put up for sale at a specialist dealer in Poland, is a testament to the reliability and timeless design of the German automaker. Such vehicles, which remain fully functional five decades after they left the factory, show that in the 1970s cars were built to last much longer than today’s short product cycles, sometimes surviving their original owners.
The model in the photo is a Mercedes-Benz W114 series 230.6, manufactured between 1973 and 1976. a classic four-door sedan The body, designed by Paul Braque, with upright headlights, a large radiator grille and an iconic greenhouse, is all accentuated by a healthy dose of chrome.
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According to KlasykaGatunku.plthe car has remained in the hands of one family all these years, which sort of explains it immaculate condition for his age. It has traveled 145,000 km (90,000 miles) since leaving the dealer in the 70s and comes with hundreds of pages of detailed maintenance and service documentation.
Although the report says the W114 “still requires work” including polishing and interior cleaning, its condition is very good considering its age and mileage. There are no marks, dents or scratches on the outside, and the chrome still shines like new. Just as stylish and luxurious looks salon with sunroof and light upholstery in comfortable seats that contrast with the black hue of the dashboard.
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According to the icon 230 on the trunk door, under the hood is a 2.3-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels. These mills may be old, but they have proven their durability by driving hundreds of thousands of miles in similar cars that are widely used as taxis around the world.
The Sedan W114 and the W115 coupe, released between 1968 and 1976 great-grandmother Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Like its successor, the W123, the W114 is known for its reliability: many of the 1.9 million units that left the plant remain fully functional. We don’t know the price of this W114, but we’re sure the new owner will appreciate it for many years to come.
Author’s photo KlasykaGatunku.pl, Facebook
This 50-year-old Mercedes W114 dates back to a time when cars were supposed to last forever
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