Mercedes-Benz E220 Cabriolet

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Launched in 1987 and remaining in production until 1997, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124 Series) is widely recognised as the last of the 'over-engineered' Mercedes models before cost-cutting began to erode the marque's once impregnable reputation for money-no-object design.

Available in saloon, estate, coupe and convertible guises with a bewildering array of petrol and diesel engine options, it was most elegant in the cabriolet form you see here. Beautifully balanced and equipped with Mercedes' superlatively sure-footed multi-link rear suspension, it had nicely weighted power-assisted steering and excellent disc brakes.

Introduced in 1993, the 220 Cabriolet used a 2.2-litre straight-four 16-valve engine producing 148bhp and 155lb/ft of torque which gave the car a top speed of 130mph. Very expensive when new and with something of a cult following today, W124 owners tend to hang onto them for years.

First registered in January 1994, this particular car has had just three owners from new and has covered some 89,000 miles with a good service history according to the vendor who has owned it since 2004.

White with a grey check-cloth interior it is said to be in good condition throughout with “no bumps or major scratches”. Said to drive well it is MOTd until March 2015 and the cherished number shown is included in the sale.