THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

18 The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 iconicauctioneers.com • Launched in 1986, it was, at the time the world’s best estate car. Beautifully finished, elegant, rugged and durable, with a cavernous load area and a seven seat option • The E220 was powered by a 2.2-litre four- cylinder unit developing 150bhp and offering 130mph and 0-60mph in 10.5 seconds • This UK-supplied, right-hand drive example is very well presented in Nautic Blue over a matching cloth interior and is fitted with an electric sunroof •Genuine low mileage of just 77,925 miles from new, supported by a comprehensive MOT and service history. Current MOT valid until September 2026 •Only five former keepers and supplied with original Mercedes-Benz book pack, stamped Maintenance Booklet (eight service stamps plus one handwritten entry) and supporting invoices •Benefitting from recent mechanical work in 2025 including new head gasket, exhaust back box, windscreen, rear brakes and discs, engine wiring harness, battery and electric aerial •A legendary ‘hewn-from-granite’ modern classic, looking splendidly original and retaining many rarely seen features Rarely found in this condition, this beautifully presented E220 Estate is the epitome of a totally practical ‘modern classic’. Seller Rating: 103 / 135 «««« Registration: L261 WWV Chassis No.: WDB1240822F269355 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Harry Whale Telephone No: 07919 887374 Lot 125 1993 Mercedes-Benz E220 Estate (S124) •Supplied by Lex Mead to its first owner in 1973 finished in Regal Red with red hide and pleasingly retains its original registration number RLG 1L • Family owned from new until 2009 and clearly very well cared for •Has spent much of its life in storage in the family home in Puerto Banus before a full restoration was decided upon that included a replacement engine block with the mileage at that time being a very low 35,000 • The present recorded mileage reflects the considered ownership at 43,400 miles, just 8,000 miles since a full engine refurbishment and a total retrim in Bordeaux Hide by an ex-RR trimmer to the very highest of standards • In 2009, the Shadow changed hands and formed part of the well known James Hull Collection where it remained for some years before being sold to Jaguar Land Rover with periods on display, such is the quality, at The Heritage Centre in Gaydon •Moving into private ownership in 2020, meticulous care has continued with the condition remaining outstanding with regular exercise undertaken. The car will be driven to the sale Sympathetically restored a few years ago and patently cherished since, lots of interesting history, and less than 44,000 miles. Seller Rating: 81 / 135 ««« Registration: RLG 1L Chassis No.: SRH15700 Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000 Specialist: Charles Smalley Telephone No: 07421 007866 Lot 126 1973 Rolls-Royce Shadow More Details Lot 125 Bid On Lot 125 More Details Lot 126 Bid On Lot 126