1984 Mercedes-Benz 280GE284X4 LWB Manual W460

Highlights

• Well-presented 280GE with bespoke upgrades
• Described as fully restored by seller
• Cream paintwork with retrimmed and upgraded leather interior
• Rare LWB 3dr variant with manual box and 154bhp M110 engine
• Spent its life in the dry climate of South Africa
• Features LED lights, side steps and Black Rhino Arsenal wheels
• Registered Historic Vehicle therefore Road Tax & MOT Exempt

The Appeal

As Solihull’s Range Rover moved more towards luxury during the 1980s, the Magna Steyr-built W460 stuck true to a more utilitarian ethos, albeit one delivered with impeccable quality and engineering. This very rare LWB 3dr 280GE channels that idea, but with extra luxury and bespoke features that boost comfort and distinctiveness.

Built in June 1984, it remained in the dry, cossetting South African climate until recently. That likely explains why the cream paintwork still looks so good, matched by the bodywork and chassis. We are told that it has also been restored. Beyond that, many interior and exterior fittings have been improved, including smoked rear lights and LED headlights, purposeful Black Rhino Arsenal wheels, and a two-tone leather interior with C-Class sports front seats and real wood floors.

Those improvements, plus the 154bhp 2.8L straight-six engine and 5spd manual gearbox, make this a compelling proposition.

Key Information

• Mileage: 3,884 km indicated (vendor states total mileage is 120,000 miles)
• Country of registration: UK Registered with V5 available (Registration A448 GAP)
• Technical inspection status: not known, recent SA inspection indicated
• Technical specs: M110 2.8L 154bhp straight six petrol engine, 5spd manual gearbox
• Registered Historic Vehicle therefore Road Tax & MOT Exempt
• VIN: WDB46022327036031

The Detail

• Well kept cream paintwork with black exterior fittings
• Described as restored by seller
• Practical three door body with large rear load area
• Black Rhino Arsenal wheels in good order with AT tyres fitted
• Spare wheel included
• Black side steps, smoked rear lights and LED headlights
• Also fitted with front winch and roof rack
• Light marks to note to front bumper and other minor exterior marks
• Underside as shown in photos
• Upgraded two-tone black and cream interior with C-Class sports front seats
• Features two rows of front seats and twin rear bench seats
• Rear load area trimmed in real wood as shown
• Fitted with wood-rimmed steering wheel and modern Sony stereo

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