It’s a sweet ride, combining history and finesse work.
The cost of restoring a car does not depend on how much money is spent. It’s all about the journey that goes along with the restoration. In the case of this Mercedes250CE, however, it would be difficult to replace the car’s history and the materials used.
It is a Mercedes 250CE, one of many predecessors to EClass sedans. The W114 is also known as the car. It’s an entirely new model that doesn’t borrow from any previous models. It is also the first Mercedes sedan with semi-trailing rear arm and ball-joint fore-end. This design was a standard Mercedes design up until multi-link rear suspensions became popular in the 1980s. The car has a lot to offer, but the wood veneers all around the cabin have a lot more.
The ebony wood used in the interior of the Mercedes 250CE was apparently taken from the same boat cabin that the owner of the Mercedes 250CE. It was a classic Riva Aquarama boat, built in the same year as the car. It was, of course, the owner’s most prized possession. The boat is kept in a controlled climate to preserve the quality of the mahogany and other ebony woods.
The boat vanished without trace in 1988. It was found in Cairo 19 years later, but it was completely destroyed. This tragedy was never solved by the authorities.
The owner decided to save the remains of the boat and infuse them into his Mercedes 250CE. Vilner Garage was given the task of finishing the project. It did an excellent job.
The blue leather trims are a good match for the wood veneers. This complements the blue exterior color of this executive sedan. Although the classic design was retained, there were some changes such as LED lighting and Becker Mexico’s sound system. We are sure the owner was thrilled about this project as would any lover of boats and cars.