1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E

One of only fourteen right hand drive examples produced for the UK market that has been very carefully looked after throughout its life. Hence it remains in excellent order throughout and has covered 46,000 miles and comes with a full very detailed history from new.

This E36 was supplied when new by Rivervale, the official Mercedes Benz dealer in Brighton and was ordered by a local enthusiast who chose a very full specification as noted in the original invoice on file. The car was expensive when new at £69,000 and interestingly a low mileage Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible was given in part exchange. Finished in Silver Metallic with full Dark Blue leather interior just about every option box was ticked including electric front seats with memory, orthopaedic seats, heated seats, outside temperature gauge, ASR, electric steering column, ASD, sump shield, illuminated vanity mirrors, climate control, cruise control, anti-glare mirror, factory fit sound system with CD player, anti-theft and immobiliser system. We have had a few very good W124 models over the years but this must be one of the fullest specifications we have seen.

The first owner, a noted collector of fine cars kept the Mercedes until 2011 covering 40,000 miles in his fifteen years of ownership. During this time it was maintained by the supplying dealer as noted in stamps in the original service book and detailed in invoicing on file.

Three further owners have continued to look after the Mercedes very carefully to this day, it has been regularly maintained by Mercedes main dealers and most recently by the acknowledged Mercedes experts John Haynes Engineering. Indeed, they sold the car to the last owner, a fastidious collector of the marque.

In fantastic order throughout with everything functioning as it should the car comes with a full and original book pack in the correct wallet, a comprehensive history file of purchase invoices, maintenance invoices, MOT certificates and original factory literature, tool kit, all keys and the optional wind deflector.

If you haven't driven an E36 then you really should. The AMG modified straight six engine together with the AMG chassis and steering with the larger wheel/tyre combination come together perfectly on the road with a perfect sport/comfort balance making progress satisfying and effortless. It's a big step up from the already good E320 model upon which it was based and shows AMG at their best.