Drivetrain

Transmission Type:

Manual

Chassis

Body

Body Style:

Coupe

Body Color Original:

Stripes

1966 Mercedes 250SE Coupe For Sale

The Mercedes Benz W111 was a chassis code given to a range of Mercedes Benz vehicles produced between 1959 and 1971, including four-door sedans from 1959 to 1968 and two-door coupes and cabriolets from 1961 to 1971. Design of a replacement for the two-door Pontons began in 1957. Since most of the chassis and drivetrain were to be unified with the sedan, the scope was focused on the exterior styling. Mercedes chose the work of engineer Paul Bracq, which featured a more squarish, subtle rear-end treatment, more evocative of the later squarish styling of the subsequent W108/W109 than the sharp-edged tailfins of the sedan. Production began in late 1960, with the coupe making its debut at the 75th anniversary of the opening of Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart in February 1961. The 220SE was superseded in early autumn 1965 by the 250SE, which featured the new 2.5 liter M129 engine. Producing 150 hp at 5500 rpm, it gave the vehicle a significant improvement in top speed. Visible changes include new 14-inch rims, which came with new hubcaps and beauty rings accommodating the larger disk brakes and new rear axle from the W108 family. Just over 5,250 250SE coupes were produced.

This 1966 Mercedes Benz was with the previous owner since 1998. As far as we know the car car has the original engine with the original four speed manual transmission. Hasn't been on the road since 1995. The engine does start but the car will require more work to make it roadworthy. Has the rare optional electric sunroof. The sunroof does work. Has four Mercedes wheels which are all matching. Has manual windows. It has power steering and power brakes. Has factory front and rear disc brakes.

The interior on the car is all there other than a non matching passenger seat. The gauges are all present with the car and has an aftermarket stereo. All of the glass on the car is in good shape. Has the original Mercedes steering wheel with trim ring and horn button. The chrome on the car is all there. The passenger side tail light is missing the outer housing. Inner housing is there. This vehicle does have some rust. Clean California title. Great restoration project and a hard car to find.

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