NO RESERVE AUCTION in September!! Interesting Fact: The Mercedes
250SE and the 300SE have almost the exact same performance
statistics, both 0-60 times as well as top speed. The 15 additional
horsepower of the 300 was off-set by the additional weight from the
suspension and other components. This is a beautiful example of the
classic and elegant 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE coupe, with the
trifecta of options: four-speed manual, factory sunroof and factory
air conditioning. Further, this is believed to be the only one in
this striking two-tone color combination and this has been a
regular Mercedes-Benz Club first place award winner since at least
1985. This car has been loved and cared for since new and has
traveled 56,900 miles since new. We love the 300SE trim and
enhancements that this car has throughout, such as the chrome trim
around the wheel wells. It is now offered as a sympathetically
restored-as-needed original car that can be shown at local and
regional events but enjoyed as a wonderful tour car, weekend driver
or date-night head-turner. This is only one of 3,601 250SE Coupes
and Convertibles made for 1966, and the only one in this color
combination, making this truly unique. This Sunroof Coupe has
enjoyed four owners since new. According to the Data Card, it was
produced from August 1965 to April 1966. Dr. George Theodorou
purchase this new until it was sold to USAF General Fred W. Vetter
of Dover, DE. On October 6, 1987, the General sold it to Charles F.
Stuchik III from Milton, DE. The Coupe had accumulated 48,163 miles
since new. We have certifications that the original speedometer was
replaced at 38,853 miles on it. In 1988, this Coupe had been
thoroughly inspected and appraised by Mercedes 300SL luminary
Robert Platz from East Camden, NJ. He fully documented the history
and condition of the car, noting it as a unique special order
two-tone color combination of Silver Gray Metallic (Code 180) and
Medium Red Metallic (Code 567). Mr. Platz further mentioned that
this car was fastidiously maintained and had always been kept
covered in a conditioned garage. The interior was ordered with its
beautiful Cognac Leather (Code 216). The last owner, Richard D.
Sammons from Seaford, DE, enjoyed the 250SE for over 30 years. We
have a variety of service and repair receipts dating back to at
least 1981. The maroon paint is very nice and, according to
documents, was repainted in 1979. It still radiates a beautiful
luster but there is fine spider webbing on the upper surface of the
hood, and trunk. It is beautiful as it is and the spider webbing is
noticeable only upon very close inspection. The silver gray
metallic appears to be more of a light gray to us, perhaps being
changed from its original either during 1979 or thereafter. We
think the color combination is stunning as it is. The chrome is
largely original and overall very nice. There are small dings and
dents in the rear bumper and some of the fender trim pieces.
Inside, the Cognac leather is stunning and the seats feature the
rare center arm rests. The interior is all original, including the
carpets and the upholstery. The cognac leather looks just right and
very elegant in this example. The Macassar Ebony wood pops out from
the cognac leather. The wood is beautiful but the piece around the
bottom of the windshield should be refinished because there is some
de-lamination on the edges. The black steering wheel is perfect and
the horn surround has the cognac trim installed, tying it into the
rest of the interior. Correct period Kangol seat belts are
installed for the front passengers. And the correct original
Kuhlmeister air conditioning works beautifully. The original Becker
Europa radio is working beautifully with its AM/FM and Short Wave
functionality and the correct electric antenna. All lights, gauges,
accessories, etc. work as they should. The heart of this Mercedes
is the engine, transmission and drive-train. The 2.5 liter straight
six is reliable and performs well with 170 hp, providing a top
speed of 118 mph. The engine compartment and chassis have been
detailed for show and are breathtaking. The engine compartment has
had most all items polished, chromed, and detailed much like the
factory show cars. It is simply stunning to look at this engine
compartment. The car runs and drives very well and is a joy to
drive. We enjoyed driving this to and from home and the showroom
several times and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The car is so
tight and responsive, it is very obvious that it has 56,900 miles
from new. The four-speed manual transmission is tight and the four
wheel disc brakes are responsive with just a light touch of your
toes. The trunk is also fully detailed and ready for show. Inside
the trunk is the original spare that has never been used, along
with the operating instruction tag, jack, tools and the tools roll
and the original trunk mat is just about like new. Even the
original Mercedes locking gas cap is in great shape. This 250SE
comes with documentation covering forty years, including the owners
manuals, service manual, parts manual, manuals for the radio,
antenna, seat belts, air conditioning, wiring diagrams, sales
catalog, factory communications, Data Card, bills of sale, etc. If
you are a collector, or new to the hobby, this is a terrific car to
enjoy. It has been a show car since at least 35 years and has been
cared for far better than any example we've seen. Its patina makes
this much more approachable to drive and enjoy, and also makes the
car more affordable to acquire. We have this priced right at the
Hagerty No. 2 value. This Coupe is available for inspection at our
Phoenix showroom. For more information, please call or text Harry
Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected].