(1981-1988)

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ASKING £19,995 PRICE ENGINE 1798cc/4-cyl/OHV POWER 95bhp@5400rpm TORQUE ...

Year of manufacture 1971 Recorded mileage 107,000 Asking price £25,995 Vendor Bruce Greetham Classic Benz, Cotheridge, Worcestershire; 07359 660954; classicbenz.co.uk WHEN IT WAS NEW Price £3475 (1969

‘Make time for maintenance’