One-Owner 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E Sportline w/36k-Miles

Nautical Blue, Factory Sportline W124 with a Low Mileage 3.2L M104 Engine

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$26,500
ENDED ON
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$26,500
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One-Owner 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E Sportline w/36k-Miles

Nautical Blue, Factory Sportline W124 with a Low Mileage 3.2L M104 Engine

SOLD
$26,500
ENDED ON
06/17/2021 05:06PM EST
SOLD
$26,500
Bid & Comment

Quick Facts

Location:

Saddlebrook, NJ
  • Auction lot: 1067
  • Seller: MBZ_vs_Everybody
  • VIN: WDBEA32E8PB980121
  • Chassis: W124
  • Odometer: 36,709
  • Title Status: Clean New Jersey
  • Exterior color: Nautical Metallic Blue (929)
  • Interior color: Beige Leather (275)
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seller: Private
  • Zebrano Wood Trim
This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E is a Sportline example that was first registered in Newark, Delaware, and it remained in Union City, New Jersey for the majority of its life. The car is finished in Nautical Blue Metallic (929) over Beige (275) leather and powered by a 3.2-liter M104 inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Features consist of a factory sport-tuned suspension, quick-ratio steering, factory Recaro seats in the front and rear, and a leather-wrapped sport design steering wheel and shift knob. While not in use, the car has been stored in a climate-controlled environment and regularly detailed. This W124 now shows only 36,709 miles and is offered with a clean, one-owner Carfax report, stamped and dated factory maintenance booklet, complete factory tool roll, two Mercedes-branded front seat covers, four keys, factory literature, and a clean New Jersey title.
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The exterior is finished in Nautical Blue Metallic (929) with lighter lower cladding and black bumper trim. Sportline badges adorn the cladding of the front fenders to distinguish this example from other W124 sedans. Equipment includes a heated windshield-washing system with headlight wipers, as well as chrome accents, power mirrors, power sunroof with tilt function, dual exhaust outlets, and front and rear fog lights.

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Factory Sportline 15” 8-hole light alloy wheels are mounted with 205/60 Michelin MXV tires wearing 2016 date codes. The Sportline features wider wheels and tires than the standard 300E versions. A full-sized spare wheel mounted with a Champiro 60 tire is stored below the trunk floor along with a complete factory tool roll. Braking is handled by discs at all four wheels, and Sportline equipment includes a sport-tuned suspension with a lowered ride height featuring shorter, stiffer springs, struts, anti-roll bars, and bushings.
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The interior features split Recaro front and rear seats upholstered in Beige leather (275) with a matching lower dashboard, door panels, and carpeting, while Zebrano wood trim further accents the cabin. The upper dash is black along with a matching black, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob specific to the Sportline. Equipment includes power-adjustable front seats, folding rear headrests, cruise control, and a Becker Grand Prix 2000 head unit. Special order front seat covers with Mercedes branding are included with the sale along with Nautical Blue carpet floormats.
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The 390mm Sport Design steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer with an integrated clock, as well as gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 36,709 miles.
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The 3.2-liter M104 DOHC inline-six was factory rated at 217 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. In addition to a smaller diameter steering wheel, the Sportline features a quick ratio steering box.
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The Carfax report displays no accidents or other damage and with linear mileage updates. Additionally, this Sportline is offered with a stamped and dated factory maintenance booklet, four keys, factory literature, and a clean New Jersey title.
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Videos have been provided below showing an exterior walk around, interior tour, and the car at idle and start up. Underbody pictures have been provided in the gallery below.

The MB Market Insights

At first glance, this 300E may appear as the typical survivor-spec W124 but it's so much more underneath those sharp Sacco-era lines. A nod to an era when Mercedes produced only the highest quality automobiles meant to last a lifetime rather than a warranty period, the W124 is a legend in it's own right. Pair that formidable base with an enthusiast oriented Sportline trim level and an owner who's bent on keeping the car not only on the road, but in nicer condition than they bought it, and you have the perfect formula for a future classic. The vast majority of these cars trickled down through neglected ownership scenarios or have been driven well into the hundreds of thousands of miles and are still seen from time to time. Examples that have been loved, appreciated, and treated like this one are few and far between and with such high desirability, finding a pristine Nautical Blue Sportline is almost a perfect storm. The rich Zebrano wood trim in contrast with the Beige leather is enough to make us stop and stare. Coupled with the incredibly low mileage, stunning condition, and striking Nautical Blue paint, we imagine it would be very tough to top this Sportline.  We hope the next owner is just as excited as we are about this example and continues to keep it in such impeccable condition.

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One-Owner 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E Sportline w/36k-Miles

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$26,500 by Merc2000
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16 Comments

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June 17th, 2021 at 5:06pm EST
Only going to appreciate from here. Congrats to the buyer and seller!
June 17th, 2021 at 5:06pm EST
Spirited auction.  Well bought.
June 17th, 2021 at 5:05pm EST
I'm out, good luck, Merc
June 17th, 2021 at 5:04pm EST

$26,500 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 5:02pm EST

$26,000 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 5:00pm EST
@w463pur Very well said.  Worth every penny (and more)
June 17th, 2021 at 5:00pm EST

$25,500 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:59pm EST
Plus the single US model year of new M104 but with pre-facelift front end..  unicorn indeed
June 17th, 2021 at 4:59pm EST

$25,000 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:58pm EST
Unicorn color and as new interior in stunning condition.
June 17th, 2021 at 4:57pm EST

$24,000 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:57pm EST

$23,000 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:56pm EST

$22,500 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:56pm EST
stunning example, still cheaper than a new Corolla
June 17th, 2021 at 4:56pm EST
Would make a great parts car for a special 500E/E500 with mushroom interior.  Just sayin...

JK, great car!
June 17th, 2021 at 4:56pm EST

$21,500 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:56pm EST
This is getting 🔥
June 17th, 2021 at 4:55pm EST

$21,000 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:55pm EST

$20,000 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:54pm EST

$19,250 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:53pm EST

$19,000 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:52pm EST

$18,250 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:51pm EST

$18,000 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:51pm EST

$17,750 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:50pm EST

$17,500 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:49pm EST

$17,000 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:48pm EST

$16,750 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:46pm EST

$16,250 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 4:42pm EST

$16,000 bid placed by @pzoot

June 17th, 2021 at 4:40pm EST

$15,500 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 17th, 2021 at 12:42pm EST

$15,250 bid placed by @Rankin

June 16th, 2021 at 1:29pm EST

$15,000 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 16th, 2021 at 1:26pm EST

$13,250 bid placed by @Rankin

June 16th, 2021 at 1:20pm EST

$13,000 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 16th, 2021 at 1:06pm EST
@AMG5pt4 amazing machine! Saw it and met you @ Legends in Monterey 2017 i believe? I wasn’t able to remove the battery to get to the date code on the harness. I photo’d the harness where I could in many places and removed the plastic cam cover at the front of the motor so you could see the condition of the harness and insulation as best as I could show it. As I did this I felt it between my fingers and checked for brittleness and or flaking. Everything felt good and as it should. Temperature controlled storage really makes a difference. Thanks again for your interest.
June 16th, 2021 at 12:45pm EST

$12,250 bid placed by @Rankin

June 15th, 2021 at 4:06pm EST

$12,000 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 14th, 2021 at 3:10pm EST
@MBZ_vs_Everybody 

Yes, that is my car - 1984 500SEL AMG, 5.4L SOHC, with the amazing Clarion G-80 rack stereo.
June 14th, 2021 at 2:23pm EST
@AMG5pt4 Hi, thanks for your interest and question. I can go to the car tomorrow and look for a date code on the wiring harness. The EHA is original.  Do you own the grey 126 5.4 with the G80 rack in it?
June 14th, 2021 at 12:57pm EST

$11,000 bid placed by @GibsonMB

June 13th, 2021 at 6:04pm EST

$10,000 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 13th, 2021 at 8:23am EST
Upper/Lower wiring harnesses replaced and also the EHA wiring rebuilt?  Gorgeous car and the interior mushroom/beige is as good as I have seen, and mushroom leather is hard to keep nice.  Well preserved car.
June 12th, 2021 at 2:06pm EST
I saw this car advertised very briefly on another website. EXTREMELY BRIEFLY !!! Right here in my home state. OMG. A lot of box checking going on with this one.
June 11th, 2021 at 11:35pm EST

$6,000 bid placed by @124guy

June 10th, 2021 at 11:46pm EST
Wow, this is special! Great spec!
June 10th, 2021 at 7:25pm EST
Great example, even optioned with ASR which is rare for US market, wow!
June 10th, 2021 at 5:10pm EST

$5,000 bid placed by @Merc2000

June 10th, 2021 at 12:00pm EST

$250 bid placed by @Amgdude

Quick Facts

Location:

Saddlebrook, NJ
  • Auction lot: 1067
  • Seller: MBZ_vs_Everybody
  • VIN: WDBEA32E8PB980121
  • Chassis: W124
  • Odometer: 36,709
  • Title Status: Clean New Jersey
  • Exterior color: Nautical Metallic Blue (929)
  • Interior color: Beige Leather (275)
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seller: Private
  • Zebrano Wood Trim

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